Pop/Soda/Coke... what do you call it?

[Massive Lee]

I usually expect people (and myself) to use the proper brand of product instead of a generic term. A Coke is a Coke, and a Pepsi won't do. I drink 7-up but no Sprite.

But if someone mentions a soda, I will understand as it is a term more used than "pop", but will enquire what type.

[Desaevious]

Pretty much only soda here in Connecticut.

[Massive Lee]

All across North America we all know the brands andsub brands from Coke and Pepsi. But I am sure there are several regional or well know brands that don't belong to the big two.

I remember drinking Mountain Dew (personified by an old HillBilly) in my youth. I think it still exists. Quebec has a brand called Kik Cola. Still going strong.

Have you seen the movie "The Coca-Cola Kid" with young Eric Robert and gorgious (often naked too) Gretta Scacchi? Eric Robert works for Coca-Cola in Australia and wants to buy out a small cola company and turn it into a Coca-Cola manufacturer...

http://www.amazon.com/Coca-Cola-Kid-Eric-Roberts/dp/B00005V9HU

[arnibjorn]

In Iceland we say "gos" which is kinda the same as soda. But then its just the brand name.. coke, sprite, pepsi.. etc.

I always drink pepsi max ;)

[CleanAzzE30z]

In Argentina its ALWAYS said as "gaseosa". Which means literally carbonated beverage and usually means Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, Fanta, etc.


Mariano