I'm an orange juice (the REAL stuf, not that fake Sunny Delight bullcrap) or water kind of guy. I'll pass on the pop. Used to drink tons as a kid, but now can't stand it. Although, I must say, if pop is what's available, then it better be Barq's w/ no ice. NO ice. Watered down Root Beer just ain't right.
As for the soda/ pop thing, I'm in Washington, so it's not an East-West thing. Can't remember the last time I've heard anyone mention the word soda other then when referring to the white soda you stick in your fridge.
Soda..... don't think I'll be drinking any of THAT anytime soon Too fizzy. That's what I use to clean my battery terminals with....baking soda and water. Think I'd rather have a pop.