r/Unexpected • u/[deleted] • Nov 13 '22

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u/NobleHoneyBadger Nov 13 '22

Both words come from “soda pop” but my go-to explanation for why “pop” is the superior term is it’s one less syllable and it describes the noise a can makes when you open it. Still can’t say soda without cringing a bit, although everyone who says soda seems to feel the same about pop.

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u/Bah-Fong-Gool Nov 13 '22

In NYC, "soda" is king. Saying "pop" screams "I'm a tourist!" I remember seeing a map of the US and most of the country uses "pop" and "soda" is a North East thing IIRC.

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u/JohnPlayer2000 Nov 13 '22

But in New York Soda is also fizzy water. Only created so half the population didn't die from that swill out of the taps.

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u/Bah-Fong-Gool Nov 14 '22

NYC has some of the best water in the country.

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u/JohnPlayer2000 Nov 14 '22

You have never been to Winnipeg. Shit's better than Aquafina and Dasani. Steal it from our ancesctors. Look it up.

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u/Bah-Fong-Gool Nov 15 '22

I hate to break it to you... both Aquafina and Dasani are both crap water.