The Great Pop vs. Soda Controversy
Doug Harris
cats22 at FRONTIERNET.NET
Tue May 22 19:09:21 UTC 2007
Even with a slightly older demographic, Joel, the initial
reaction could be the same as you'd get trying to get directions,
nowadays, at a gas station: "Huh?"
(the other) doug
May I have a Nehi, please?
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I'll have to experiment in the Boston metro area: "What flavors of
tonic do you have?" Or, if there are still soda fountains these
days, "Can you make a cherry tonic for me?" The respondents will all
undoubtedly be under 21. Especially during the summer.
Joel
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