# Coca-Cola or Pepsi? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [July 26, 2000, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coca-cola-or-pepsi/26912 "2000-07-26T15:19:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Baglady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/cab0a1/32.png) [@Baglady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baglady)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2000, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coca-cola-or-pepsi/26912/61 "2000-07-30T07:02:31Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by mblackwell \* > \*\*BTW it is POP not “soda.” \*\* Nuh-uh, mblackwell! That is most DEFINITELY a regional preference. People I know in Oregon call it “pop” but in Hawaii it’s only “soda” (saying “pop” will have folks wondering what’s wrong with you). It differs, I tell ya. – the two-weeks-and-still-the-blushing-newlywed Mrs. Bagfusciatrist. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Drogulus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Drogulus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drogulus)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2000, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coca-cola-or-pepsi/26912/62 "2000-07-30T18:37:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Yankee Blue \* > \*\* > > Mom taught me the following ditty when I was very small…Mom’s interesting: > Coca-cola is the drink, > to pour down the kitchen sink, > tastes like vinegar, > looks like ink, > Coca-cola’s a stinky drink. > > \*\* When I was a kid, we used to sing: Pepsi Cola hits the spot In your stomach it will rot Looks like water, tastes like wine Oh my gosh, it’s turpentine BTW, I’ve noticed that the background music near the beginning of the current TV commercial in which Big Al is confronted with a choice between Coke and Pepsi is from Philip Glass’s opera,“Einstein on the Beach”. ---
**Author:** ![APB9999](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8e8cbc/32.png) [@APB9999](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/APB9999)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2000, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coca-cola-or-pepsi/26912/63 "2000-07-30T19:02:56Z")
By my count that’s thirty-two for Coke (including my vote) and twelve for Pepsi from those who have expressed a preference so far. I ignored all the Fresca, DrPepper, root beer, etc. offerings, but if someone wants to go back and tally them I expect one may even displace Pepsi for second place. Pepsi is swill, and when the revolution comes Pepsi drinkers will be the first ones off to the gulags. ---
**Author:** ![poohpah\_chalupa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/91b2a8/32.png) [@poohpah\_chalupa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/poohpah_chalupa)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2000, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coca-cola-or-pepsi/26912/64 "2000-07-31T04:08:06Z")
As far as Diet Pepsi v. Diet Coke, it’s Diet Coke, no question. …although DP is handy to have around when you want to strip wax off the floor or something… ---
**Author:** ![brachyrhynchos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/brachyrhynchos/32/376_2.png) [@brachyrhynchos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brachyrhynchos)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2000, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coca-cola-or-pepsi/26912/65 "2000-07-31T14:43:00Z")
Diet Coke. When I’m in the mood for a more clovey sensation, then regular Coke. ---
**Author:** ![Silo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac91a4/32.png) [@Silo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silo)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2000, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coca-cola-or-pepsi/26912/66 "2000-07-31T15:32:32Z")
```auto I Love Coke I Love Pepsi **32** **16** -including my vote ``` ---
**Author:** ![Demise](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/34f0e0/32.png) [@Demise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Demise)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2000, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coca-cola-or-pepsi/26912/67 "2000-07-31T19:57:54Z")
Pepsi is crap. Coke rules, it is superior in every way. In Texas, most soft drinks are refered to as “cokes”. Pop is something you do to a zit. ---
**Author:** ![jwg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@jwg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jwg)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2000, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coca-cola-or-pepsi/26912/68 "2000-08-01T18:56:24Z")
Pepsi. I think that this is one of the vital questions so that the so called “press” has ignored: What is the choice of Gore? What does Bush drink? Buchanon? Nader? I have given my daughter some advice when picking a potential husband - 1)Obtain a certified financial statement and even more importantly (or almost)2)ask the following questions: Coke or Pepsi? Dog or Cat? Cake or Pie? Gettting the correct answers to these questions will prevent a lifetime of misery. ---
**Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2000, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coca-cola-or-pepsi/26912/69 "2000-08-01T19:37:43Z")
Yankee Blue, you just made my shit list. #1 with a bullet. It’s gotta be Coke. I love Coke. I’d sell my unborn child’s soul for a **REAL** Coke. Made with **SUGAR**. In a **GLASS BOTTLE!!!** I love passover 'cuz it’s the only time of year you can get kosher Coke, made with sugar. I would take a bath in Coke, if it wasn’t a waste. If I could find a hospital that would give me IV Coke, I’d check in in a minute. I am offended by the “P” word. I get nausious just seeing it in the store. I ALWAYS clarify when I’m out, if they have P…, I want something else. I WOULD KILL YOU FOR A COKE, RIGHT NOW. I WANT COKE IN MY CASKET. WHY ARE ALL YOU GOAT FELCHING LOSERS EVEN BRINGING IT UP??? P… SHOULD BE BANNED AS TOXIC WASTE!!! **I WANT MY COKE!!! WHERE THE FUCK IS MY GODDAMN COKE?? YOU MONKEY SQUICKERS, GIVE ME THAT FUCKING BOTTLE!!!I KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE!!! I’LL RAPE YOUR FAMILY!!! I…::_TRANQUELIZER DART_:: YOU BASTARDS!!! I’LL SEE YOU IN HELL!!!..** Sorry. I prefer Coca-Cola. How about you? ---
**Author:** ![Eo\_Echo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ebca7d/32.png) [@Eo\_Echo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eo_Echo)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2000, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coca-cola-or-pepsi/26912/70 "2000-08-02T06:44:23Z")
My grandfather and uncle both worked for the Pepsi bottling plant in Philly. Consequently Coke was forbidden in the house. Now, of course, Coke is the only cola I drink. Generally with soda, though, I like to make 7Up mine. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coca-cola-or-pepsi/26912.md?page=3)