HellaFrank

Ok, this is a little offbeat for HellaFrank but seriously one of the most fascinating things I have seen in a long time, via Paul Kedrosky’s Infectious Greed. Below is a map of the United States which is color coded BY COUNTY based on what percentage of the population says “pop,” “coke” or “soda” to refer to soft drinks. Simply mindblowing. I’m especially intrigued by the huge part of the South and Southwest that use the brand-name “Coke” for all, um, sodas. Yes, Coca Cola is based in Atlanta so that could have something to do with it, but it’s not like Texas is that close to Georgia.

Click on the map below and it will take you to an interactive map where you can click on each state to get its breakdown by county. Aaaand, let me know in the comments what you say to refer to carbonated drinks and where you’re from. HellaFrank is from San Francisco and says “soda.”

Map created by PopvsSoda