The Great Pop vs. Soda Controversy (UNCLASSIFIED)

[Mullins, Bill AMRDEC]

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Absolutely.  Ain't nothing like a Nehi Orange drank <G> when you're hot
and thirsty, 'cept maybe a Nehi Grape.  But my Dad always said a
Grapette was even better (and just a nickel a bottle).

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> [mailto:ADS-L at LISTSERV.UGA.EDU] On Behalf Of Wilson Gray
> Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 7:14 AM
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> Nehi?! Cut my legs and call me "shorty"! It's been over a
> half-century since I last saw a reference to that particular
> brand of soda water.
> Is it still in existence?
>
> -Wilson
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> On 5/22/07, Doug Harris <cats22 at frontiernet.net> 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.
> >
> > Joel
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