Is It Called "Soda" or "Pop?" Here's Why Both Are Right

If You’ve Ever Tried to Order a “Soda” at a Restaurant in Certain Parts of the United States, You Might’ve Been Taken Aback by Your Server’s Confusion. “You Want Pop? ” They Might Ask. That’s Fine — They’re the Same Thing — but Why Such Different Names? Though Americans Love Our Sweet, Bubbly Drinks (Sometimes to Our Detriment), Our Terms for Them Seem to Change Across State Lines. to Some, a Carbonated Beverage Is a “Pop, ” and to Others, “Soda. ” to Others Still, “Coke” Is the Name for It, Even If They’re Looking for a Pepsi Product.