The Most Argued Debate of Our Time - Soda vs Pop

I was born and raised in Southern California.

Therefore, I love soda.

My favorite soda is Dr. Pepper.

Do you know what I don't like?  Pop.

Yet, in Idaho, all they sell is pop.  Soda is very hard to find.  You can get it in some places, but most people sell pop.

And it irks me a little.  Not a lot, just a little.

You see, I'm not a fan of pop.

Yes, it's technically the same thing, but it tastes different to me.  It tastes... odd... off... just not right...

But now that I'm living where I am, everyone calls it pop.  And looks at me funny when I say soda.  Idaho isn't too bad about it; about 1/3 of the people say 'soda' here.  In Wyoming and especially in Montana, it's 'pop pop pop.'

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This map breaks down the 'soda vs pop vs coke' in the United States.  More states prefer pop, but the major areas (Los Angeles, Chicago, New York) say soda.  Does that make soda superior?  Does that make pop more down to earth?

And what the hell is up with the South, and everyone calling everything 'coke?'  What if I prefer Pepsi? (I don't, that stuff is garbage)

So... in the battle of Soft Drinks, what do YOU call them?  Sound off below...

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