![Solve the Mystery of Why Washingtonians Say Pop Instead of Soda](https://townsquare.media/site/133/files/2022/07/attachment-Untitled-design-54.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Solve the Mystery of Why Washingtonians Say Pop Instead of Soda
Why Do We Say Pop Or Soda?
Growing up in Washington State, I've always called a soda pop "Pop". I've traveled and lived in other states and the first time I asked for a pop, the cashier had no idea what I was asking for.
Why Different Parts Of The Country Call Soda Pop Different Names
I moved to California to work at a radio station in Bakersfield and I recall asking for a "pop" in the first few weeks I was there and getting confused looks. I soon discovered that I needed to say "soda" to order my favorite carbonated beverage.
![102.7 KORD logo](https://townsquare.media/site/112/files/2020/02/512.png?w=100)
My wife and I also traveled to Atlanta Georgia for a flight and again I asked for a
"pop" and soon encountered that same confused look. The waitress was nice enough to say "don't you mean a Coke?"
In The South, Even A Pepsi Is Called A Coke!
It got me curious about why we say pop, soda, and Coke in different areas of the country. I was born and raised in Washington State so all I've ever known is "POP".
According to some quick Google searches, I soon discovered that parts of the country all have different ways of saying "soda pop"
Experts Say Calling Soda Pop Different Names Is A Regional Thing
Interestingly enough, one website has made a map of the battle between pop, soda, and Coke and you can view it here. I did discover that my little town of Clarkston Washington falls within the "pop" area of the country.
There's a lot of history in why we call soda pop what we call it in different regions of the country but I'd surmise that migration and regions have a lot to do with why we call things as we do.
It's a preference for some as people will shake it up depending on what state they are in.
I'm curious, what do you call soda pop...
Take our poll below:
Old habits are hard to break but luckily, having to change what I call my soda pop isn't one of them because I now reside in the same state I was born in and it's saved me the headache from having to change but it's a fun discussion topic no doubt.
10 Tri-Cities Dive Bars That Serve Up Mouth-Watering Delicious Food
16 Places In The Tri-Cities Where You'll Find Great Customer Service
More From 102.7 KORD
![Exploring the Most Majestic Waterfall of Washington: a Scenic Adventure](http://townsquare.media/site/112/files/2024/07/attachment-wow.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Check Your Fridge: Nationwide Recall of 200,000 Pounds of Meat](http://townsquare.media/site/112/files/2024/07/attachment-Recall-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Teen Arrested In Kennewick for Alleged Possession of Loaded Gun](http://townsquare.media/site/112/files/2024/07/attachment-KPD-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![UPDATE: Power Has Been Restored in Pasco](http://townsquare.media/site/112/files/2024/07/attachment-pud.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Ultimate Resting Place: Where Washingtonians Dream of Their Final Snooze](http://townsquare.media/site/112/files/2024/07/attachment-Ashes-3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli-Sliced Meats: What You Need to Know](http://townsquare.media/site/112/files/2024/07/attachment-outbreak-21.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Richland’s Popular FREE Art In The Park Festival This Weekend](http://townsquare.media/site/112/files/2024/07/attachment-Art-in.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Introducing Be Well Washington: Fostering Health and Wellness](http://townsquare.media/site/112/files/2024/07/attachment-Be-Well-Washington-3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Are Firehouse Subs in Tri-Cities Really Closing?](http://townsquare.media/site/112/files/2024/07/attachment-closed-5.jpg?w=980&q=75)