You know that baseball rhyme thing about who is on first, what is on second, etc? Ok, this coke/pop/soda situation reminds me of that. If you are in a restraunt and the waitress says what kind of Coke do you want, and you say Coke, what happens next? Won't the waitress ask what kind of Coke again if Coke includes Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, etc??
So, I think soda or pop is satisfactory. Pick your preference.
oh man... jessica, i mean!, kristy... sometimes you are too much for me. "waitress says what kind of Coke do you want, and you say Coke, what happens next? Won't the waitress ask what kind of Coke again"
oh man... how did all these weirdnesses get past me when i was picking you for my roommate?! i feel like i've been deceived!
we also need to get some pumpkin pie in you, you freak!
Is everyone from Ohio a complete moron? It's all about usage!!
You don't "order" coke at a restraunt as a general. You say a specific brand. Someone may ask you if you want a "coke," in which case you respond either "yes" or "no." Then you proceed to either ask what brands and flavors are available, or you skip this formality if the answer is already known and a request is made. It's just like saying "pop" or "soda" or whatever. It's not confusing at all if you're intelligent enough to add numerals and read Dr. Seuss books.
Ever called a facial tissue a "kleenex" knowing goddamn well that it could very easily be a "Puffs" brand tissue? Same deal.
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So, I think soda or pop is satisfactory. Pick your preference.
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oh man... how did all these weirdnesses get past me when i was picking you for my roommate?! i feel like i've been deceived!
we also need to get some pumpkin pie in you, you freak!
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You don't "order" coke at a restraunt as a general. You say a specific brand. Someone may ask you if you want a "coke," in which case you respond either "yes" or "no." Then you proceed to either ask what brands and flavors are available, or you skip this formality if the answer is already known and a request is made. It's just like saying "pop" or "soda" or whatever. It's not confusing at all if you're intelligent enough to add numerals and read Dr. Seuss books.
Ever called a facial tissue a "kleenex" knowing goddamn well that it could very easily be a "Puffs" brand tissue? Same deal.
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