The Great Pop vs. Soda Controversy

[Sarah Lang]

Directions in MA! That is hilarious. (At least coffee syrup doesn't
cross the RI/MA border.)

S.

On May 22, 2007, at 2:09 PM, Doug Harris wrote:

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> 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.
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> Joel
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