Talkin Texan (Dallas, Shiner, Lone Star: house, living, vs.)

[lonestar2007]

Originally Posted by ReppingDFW

Pop, but I suppose some do call it soda. Just as long as it's not Coke because that's just idiotic (unless you're referring specifically to the brand and not all types of pop).

Originally Posted by lonestar2007

LOL Such an unique way of calling all Texans idiots.

Originally Posted by ReppingDFW

I don't see where you got that from.

I could be misunderstanding you, but the way I read it, you are saying it is just idiotic to call all types of pop (your expression, not mine) Coke, unless it is specifically the Coke brand. Every Texan (old time Texans that is - 1st & 2nd generation, etc. can very well parrot what their folks call it) I know calls the carbonated soft drinks Cokes, then specify the brand.

Of course it's not correct, but who the heck feels the need to be correct all the time. It is just what we say and I'm quite certain it will eventually be phased out along with many other wonderful Texan things we say and do. I think it will be a shame, myself. So in the meantime, I will continue to say Coke to refer to all brands even though it is not correct and I do know better and it is just idiotic to do so in your opinion.

So to answer your question, this is where that came from.

[TXNGL]

Originally Posted by lonestar2007

First time I ever heard it referred to as 'pop' was when this gal from PA asked me if wanted a pop. LOL I thought WTH? Is she saying she's about to smack me? Here I am, thinking we were having a polite conversation and now she's ready to pop me one for some reason. I still laugh thinking about that.

I had a boss one time who called every thing sodie pops or sodie waters. OMG I never will forget how he told about the time when he told his sister-in-law (she had asked him if he wanted something to drink) that he'd have a sodie water and she brought him a glass of water with some baking soda stirred in. Too funny! I told him he deserved it.

Too funny! I'm loving this thread! My ex's grandmother (midwest) called it sodie-pop. Used to crack me up everytime she said it. I came home from college Freshman year (also midwest) and asked my mother if we had any "sodas" in the house. She laughed at me.

[TXNGL]

Originally Posted by ReppingDFW

Shiner Bock is better.

Love me some Shiner Bock, but it's too heavy for me in the summer, so I switch to Shiner Blonde. Never cared for Lonestar. Don't hate!

[Rakin]

Originally Posted by lonestar2007

So to answer your question, this is where that came from.

When I go to Louisiana I don't ask them why they talk the way they do. Or Boston or NY.

As a Texan, the things we natives say is just because we do which I tried to imply in OP. No need to justify, no need to say I talk wrong.

Coke is one of those things. A non-native may not understand.

[TXNGL]

Another thing, not sure if someone mentioned our use of Sir and Ma'am. I've heard women from elsewhere complain about being called ma'am, they say it makes them feel old. These are just terms of respect, nothing more nothing less. As for sweetie and honey, the only time I was taken aback was when a 20-something young male cashier at CVS replied, "You're welcome, hon." to my thank you, since it seems to be a generational thing (at least here in Dallas). It just threw me for a minute, but I appreciated it.

[KathrynAragon]

Originally Posted by TXNGL

Another thing, not sure if someone mentioned our use of Sir and Ma'am. I've heard women from elsewhere complain about being called ma'am, they say it makes them feel old. These are just terms of respect, nothing more nothing less. As for sweetie and honey, the only time I was taken aback was when a 20-something young male cashier at CVS replied, "You're welcome, hon." to my thank you, since it seems to be a generational thing (at least here in Dallas). It just threw me for a minute, but I appreciated it.

Yes, I mentioned the Sir and M'am deal. I love it.

Them that don't - whale, Ah bet they kin git over it.

[TXNGL]

Originally Posted by KathrynAragon

Yes, I mentioned the Sir and M'am deal. I love it.

Them that don't - whale, Ah bet they kin git over it.

I loved that my daughter's teachers starting in K expected to be called Sir and Ma'am, as in "Yes, Ma'am." This was in Dallas proper. I wonder if it happens up in the Collin County suburbs?

[Willsson]

And there's always...

'Down the road a piece', and 'Over yonder'

[MobileDave]

I'm a fifth generation Texan myself and anyone I can recall that I grew up with used coke to represent all brands of soft drinks. The only one who didn't was my grandpa who was in the military and moved all over and referred to it as sodie pop. What he was usually referring to was his favorite drink in the world and a Texas treasure - Big Red.

I don't know how Texan this is but I always heard "tump" growing up. "Stop playing with that vase before you tump it over."

[Rakin]

As a Texan I do try to go that extra second to hold that door open for someone. My mom would Bop me in the head if I didn't.

Did your Grandfather keep a bottle of "Old Crow" behind the seat of his pickup to stay warm and eat Chiltepine Peppers by the handful ?

Chiltepines- Use Them on Everything
Chitepin chiles are small, hot and hard to find. The come from a shrub and need to be collected in the wild. They are delicious and very hot. When in doubt, a single chile adds heat and flavor. Two or more should be a thoughtful consideration.