In the Mountain West, the ‘Dirty’ Soda Rush Is On
www.nytimes.com
With locations now numbering in the hundreds, regional soda-shop chains are spreading far beyond Utah, where they first found popularity.

"What if we took soda, made it even less healthy, served it in styrofoam cups, and added a massive carbon footprint to the whole thing?"

Also, that picture in the article of the drive-through with like 7 identical looking cars...

  • Owl [he/him]
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    3 years ago

    In America, I've never met someone who drinks an occasional soda. Either they drink water, or they drink soda instead of water.

    • MerryChristmas [any]
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      3 years ago

      I drink an occasional caffeinated soda at work. I don't prefer it, but it's better than dealing with IBS issues from coffee.

    • Fredward [he/him]
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      3 years ago

      I drink water and coffee every day, but I like a ginger ale now and again. Maybe twice a week.

    • Ithorian [comrade/them]
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      3 years ago

      If you don't include energy drinks I probably only drink a soda every two or three months. I do have a friend who when he stays over I have to buy a bunch of soda cause he wont drink water, always thought he was the weird one though.

      • PaulSmackage [he/him, comrade/them]
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        3 years ago

        My gf was the same, but thats because she grew up on water from lake erie. The tap water where we live now is much better.