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[Hugmonster]

OK The one thing that makes me sad about Disney is I cannot get my Pepsi there. So I got caught hard from a April Fool Joke today and it made me wonder which is more popular here.

And I know some folks say they are the same, but I taste a difference.
Please vote for your favorite.

[Her Dotness]

It depends greatly where in the U.S. you live as to which you like oftentimes. The Plains States and Deep South tend more toward Pepsi. Even Coke is mich sweeter in these areas than in New York and the Northeast in general.

I grew up in a tiny town in NW Kansas that had a small Coke bottling plant when I was a kid in the 50's, so we drank Coke more than Pepsi along with fruit-flavored sodas that may have been produced only by that plant. I never found its brand of strawberry or lemon anywhere else. Loved both flavors.

In my Sixties teens, Pepsi did a huge ad campaign that got me drinking it more. And, most restaurants began carrying only Pepsi products in that part of the U.S. You couldn't get any Coke product in them once that happened, unlike now when places that have one in their fountain will stock the other in bottles.

Nevertheless, I preferred Coke. Still do.

[Luvsun]

I hardly ever drink soda anymore (unless I am sick!), but when I did drink it I preferred Pepsi over Coke.

[Ashli]

Originally Posted by Her Dotness

It depends greatly where in the U.S. you live as to which you like oftentimes. The Plains States and Deep South tend more toward Pepsi. .

As a "Deep Southerner", I have to say that isn't so. GA is absolutely a Coke state (it was invented here, for Pete's sake). Previous to GA, I lived in AL for five years, where instead of " What kind of soda would you like?" it was "What kind of Coke would you like?".

I personally have always preferred Coke products. I love Coke Zero, especially the caffeine free version.

[B.M.]

Originally Posted by Ashli

As a "Deep Southerner", I have to say that isn't so. GA is absolutely a Coke state (it was invented here, for Pete's sake). Previous to GA, I lived in AL for five years, where instead of " What kind of soda would you like?" it was "What kind of Coke would you like?".

I personally have always preferred Coke products. I love Coke Zero, especially the caffeine free version.

Another "deep southerner" here who whole heatedly agrees- coke is definitely the go to soft drink around here.... I live in Georgia also....

The word "Coke" here is used instead of "soda". You ask someone what kind of coke they want? That could be answered with sprite, diet coke, cherry coke, etc... It is very, very, very rare that I go anywhere local that serves Pepsi.... VERY rare.

[jimmymac]

Coke

[HiddenMickey]

Pepsi is a lot sweeter than Coke to me (both diet and regular), so I think I prefer Coke.
I'll drink whatever's offered (but I rarely drink soda anymore).
My son will only drink Coke. If Pepsi products are offered, he'll get Mountain Dew instead of a cola.

[lexiemom]

My dad worked for Coke while I was growing up, so I have always preferred Coke. I don't drink pop any more, but I do crave an ice cold Coke every once in a while.

[Hugmonster]

Interesting discussion. When I went to college in North Carolina I had to import Pepsi until I talked the local Grocery store into carrying it.

I addicted the suitemates.

[Her Dotness]

Okay, true enough that Coke products have long been more popular in Georgia, logically enough. Maybe I'm mistaken and Pepsi dominates primarily west of the Mississippi.

Did the question "What kind of coke would you like?" refer specifically to Coke products, though?

Coke became a general term for any kind of soda pop in many parts of the U.S. in the late 50's to mid-60's. I recall that question being used as commonly as "What kind of pop would you like?"

If asked what kind of coke you'd like in someone's home, people usually would ask what was available, understanding "a coke" as not necessarily limited to Coke products.

[Ashli]

Originally Posted by Her Dotness

Okay, true enough that Coke products have long been more popular in Georgia, logically enough. Maybe I'm mistaken and Pepsi dominates primarily west of the Mississippi.

Did the question "What kind of coke would you like?" refer specifically to Coke products, though?

Coke became a general term for any kind of soda pop in many parts of the U.S. in the late 50's to mid-60's. I recall that question being used as commonly as "What kind of pop would you like?"

If asked what kind of coke you'd like in someone's home, people usually would ask what was available, understanding "a coke" as not necessarily limited to Coke products.

Not necessarily; you could answer with Sprite just as well as Coke. I'm just saying that Coke is clearly more common in these areas, otherwise the terminology would be "what kind of Pepsi would you like?".

[HiddenMickey]

Originally Posted by Her Dotness

Did the question "What kind of coke would you like?" refer specifically to Coke products, though?

It means: Do you want a Coke, a Dr. Pepper, a Sprite, a Root Beer,etc. The word Coke is used in place of pop or soda or soft drink.

[Teresa]

Originally Posted by Her Dotness

Did the question "What kind of coke would you like?" refer specifically to Coke products, though?

Coke became a general term for any kind of soda pop in many parts of the U.S. in the late 50's to mid-60's. I recall that question being used as commonly as "What kind of pop would you like?"

"What kind of Coke would you like?" is still a common saying, and it does not mean do you want Coke or diet Coke, it means "Coke, Pepsi, Root Beer, Mt. Dew, Sprite, any other flavor soda/pop"

I prefer Pepsi. I find it less carbonated. Now, if I'm drinking 'clear' soda, I prefer Sprite (Coke product) to Sierra Mist (Pepsi product).

[oldmom]

I prefer RC cola but since I normally can't get that, I go with Pepsi. We also look for Nehi products when we travel.

[Terrio]

I prefer Pepsi, but will drink Coke if that is all that is available. Although I am trying to cut back on drinking too much of it. My goal is one can a day. Although there are days I have two.