Whats so special about cokes formula?

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In summary, the conversation revolves around the perceived differences between Coke and Pepsi, with some individuals stating they can taste a difference but others finding them to be similar. The secrecy surrounding the formula of Coke is also mentioned, with some pointing out that it is largely a marketing ploy. The conversation also touches on regional differences in what is referred to as "pop" or "soda." Some individuals also mention not regularly drinking soda, but enjoying it in certain situations. The use of cocaine in the original recipe for Coca-Cola is mentioned, with sources cited to support this claim.
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http://tastyresearch.com/2006/10/05/pop-vs-soda-vs-coke/
 
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  • #37
You foreigners and your fancy words. It's "läsk". Or "dricka".
 
  • #38
A requirement of Coke should be that it's served ice cold, in a glass bottle.
 
  • #39
In Spanish cola means tail and asking for a little cola in Mexico can have strong sexual connotations.
 
  • #40
xxChrisxx said:
A requirement of Coke should be that it's served ice cold, in a glass bottle.
Seconded on both counts. You da man.
 
  • #41
That map isn't very accurate, from my personal experience (having lived and worked in 9 states). They have the entire states of Kansas wrong and Missouri wrong. If it is a "coke flavoured" drink, it's coke, things like Dr Pepper, Orange Crush, etc.. would be a soft drink. It was the same in Philadelphia, not sure about the rest of the state, but I dated a guy from Wilkes Barre and he said soda. My cousins that lived in a teeny tiny town in rural Illinois said pop.

I said soda because the two options were soda and pop. In reality I say "soft drink", and this is the most common term I have heard.
 
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Evo said:
That map isn't very accurate
Well the legend is broken into percentages. So even the dark-reddest of counties only 4 in 5 people might say "Coke".
 
  • #43
DaveC426913 said:
Well the legend is broken into percentages. So even the dark-reddest of counties only 4 in 5 people might say "Coke".
It shows, for example the state of Kansas as blue, in reality it should be red/yellow.
 
  • #44
Yes, that county where it claims 30% of the population uses the word pop... we have an example of someone using the word coke! Clearly wrong :-p
 
  • #45
Evo said:
It shows, for example the state of Kansas as blue, in reality it should be red/yellow.

I don't think you can vouch for an entire state on what they call soda.
 
  • #46
leroyjenkens said:
I don't think you can vouch for an entire state on what they call soda.
Of course not, but based on living in Kansas and knowing lots of people from all over Kansas, I know what people call things. The word "pop" would stick out as it's not something I'm used to hearing. The only person I've known (aside from my cousins) that used "pop" was from Minnesota.
 
  • #47
Please don't paraphrase, or you will miss the whole point.
Office_Shredder said:
So if I may paraphrase
As you are also seeing on that demographic map, pop is a pervasive term for soda, across the midwest, north central and northwestern states. A couple of additional interesting terms I've heard are 'sack' for a paper bag and 'buggy' for a shopping cart. You can find these and other regional word usage, in the Dictionary of Regional American English
 
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We could do a Poll!
 
  • #49
I'll represent Maine! If you call any kind of soda "pop" here, you are immediately marked as a flat-lander. Even worse, if you called soda "tonic" you would be branded as a hoity-toity flatlander from Boston, Hartford, or maybe Providence. Definitely not the kind of people respectable Mainiacs would willingly associate with.
 
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Evo said:
Of course not, but based on living in Kansas and knowing lots of people from all over Kansas, I know what people call things. The word "pop" would stick out as it's not something I'm used to hearing. The only person I've known (aside from my cousins) that used "pop" was from Minnesota.

Those people you know may be from the no data zones. You may also be talking with the other 70-20% of those who don't say pop. Or you may not realize that you've never heard them generally refer to a carbonated drink and they may in fact say pop.
 
  • #51
leroyjenkens said:
Those people you know may be from the no data zones. You may also be talking with the other 70-20% of those who don't say pop. Or you may not realize that you've never heard them generally refer to a carbonated drink and they may in fact say pop.
Or they could all be from Minnesota and are lying about their origins.
 
  • #52
Ouabache said:
Please don't paraphrase, or you will miss the whole point.

It was a joke. Look up some Dos Equis commercials on youtube
 
  • #53
I use the term beer, preferably stouts or porters, or ale.

The other stuff is just carbonated water (or mild solution of carbonic acid) with sugar and artificial sweetners.

Root beer or real ginger beer (not wimpy ginger ale) are acceptable.

I didn't find the word 'seltzer' mentioned yet in this thread.
 
  • #54
Evo said:
Or they could all be from Minnesota and are lying about their origins.
Or maybe you have a hearing disability that prevents you from hearing "pop" unless it's with a Minnesota accent, and your brain automatically puts "soda" in place based on context, manipulating your memory of the event!
 
  • #55
TubbaBlubba said:
Or maybe you have a hearing disability that prevents you from hearing "pop" unless it's with a Minnesota accent, and your brain automatically puts "soda" in place based on context, manipulating your memory of the event!
Now I am beginning to fear that everyone I know is actually a Minnesotian... POLKA!
 
  • #56
Evo said:
Now I am beginning to fear that everyone I know is actually a Minnesotian... POLKA!
Mostly Norwegian bachelor farmers.
 
  • #57
Astronuc said:
Mostly Norwegian bachelor farmers.
They have a huge Swedish population.
 
  • #58
Coke gives me awful heartburn. Like Carlsberg. I've lived for years on end on nothing but Pepsi without ill effects.

I wouldn't force the pig filth that Coke is on my worst enemies.
 
  • #59
SonyAD said:
Coke gives me awful heartburn. Like Carlsberg. I've lived for years on end on nothing but Pepsi without ill effects.

I wouldn't force the pig filth that Coke is on my worst enemies.
:smile: Sounds like the commercial hype has really gotten to you. Who really has such feelings about a soft drink? :rolleyes:
 
  • #60
I'm on Astronuc's side here, I'll take Otter Creek's Stovepipe Porter over soft-drinks any day. The exceptions might be a really excellent root-beer or ginger ale.
 
  • #61
I stopped drinking cola drinks years ago, switched to Fresca, which I hated when it first came out, and now I've switched to Arizona Diet Green tea with ginseng. I don't buy it for the ginseng, it's just there.

Beer - I love Boulevard unfiltered wheat, has a great nutty taste.
 
  • #62
DaveC426913 said:
No paradox. You see, we are also in charge of who is in charge.

:smile:

it's the doom I tell ya...the doom:-p
 
  • #63
Evo said:
:smile: Sounds like the commercial hype has really gotten to you. Who really has such feelings about a soft drink? :rolleyes:

What commercial? I own three TVs but they've been in the closet since 2006. Is it about that Russian lady that sued?

I am a strongly opinionated individual. Don't get me start on kraut cars.
 
  • #64
DaveC426913 said:
http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/2008/08/18/308-the-pop-vs-soda-map/
I looooove this site. It is one of my favourite sites on the web.

Yep I once was in another state and I asked for a coke and the lady taking the order asked me, "What kind?" I was wondering if she meant diet or something, so I said just regular and she said, "No what kind...sprite, sunkinst..."
 
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Astronuc said:
Root beer or real ginger beer (not wimpy ginger ale) are acceptable.

Jamaica has some STRONG ginger beer!
 
  • #66
Evo said:
I stopped drinking cola drinks years ago, switched to Fresca, which I hated when it first came out, and now I've switched to Arizona Diet Green tea with ginseng. I don't buy it for the ginseng, it's just there.
[URL]https://www.physicsforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22464&stc=1&d=1260728326[/URL]

Beer - I love Boulevard unfiltered wheat, has a great nutty taste.
Hey -they make Bully Porter and Boulevard Stout. And they're located in KC. Wow! Who'd've thought.
http://www.blvdbeer.com/beer.htm
 
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  • #67
HeLiXe said:
Jamaica has some STRONG ginger beer!

Jah luv da root beer away from da hell ah babylon. :)

Kidding done, you're right, and if you travel elsewhere there is a lovely beverage called Bhang...
 
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Astronuc said:
[URL]https://www.physicsforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22464&stc=1&d=1260728326[/URL]

Hey -they make Bully Porter and Boulevard Stout. And they're located in KC. Wow! Who'd've thought.
http://www.blvdbeer.com/beer.htm

Are you in any way a fan of Lambics? I find them to be very concessional, but when I'm in the mood they can really hit the spot. I'm also very fond of rich wheat-beers, but a good porter is a god to worship.
 
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nismaratwork said:
Jah luv da root beer away from da hell ah babylon. :)

:smile:

Judgment!:-p
 
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nismaratwork said:
and if you travel elsewhere there is a lovely beverage called bhang...

:!) :!) :!)
 

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