Confession Time! ((ABSOLUTELY NO JUDGEMENT))

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  • MoHousdon
    MoHousdon Posts: 8,722 Member
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    ythannah wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    ythannah wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    Lois_1989 wrote: »
    Ok... I have a fun question for you guys: What do you call soda? Do you call it pop, soda, soft drink, or coke (for all drinks)? I grew up in South Carolina and down there, as far as I'm concerned, pretty much all of us call it soda. I've never heard anyone actually say ''pop.'' And why would you call every soda ''Coke?" Coke is a specific drink!!!

    I took a quiz to see where in the US I sound like I'm from. Florida, Maine, and Boston were high up there (Boston, really?). Here's the quiz if you guys want something to do: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/12/20/sunday-review/dialect-quiz-map.html

    :lol:

    EDIT: Apparently I sound absolutely nothing like people from Detroit.
    EDIT2: Took the quiz again and got three cities in California. No matter what it says Detroit is least similar.

    I call it soda pop, but one of my brothers calls it Coke. As in, "What kind of Coke do you want? Sprite or Pepsi?"
    I don't get this at all :lol: Coke is just ONE drink! If I asked for coke and someone asked me ''What coke do you want?'' I'd be like ''Uhhh... coke? :neutral: " I wonder... which specific region in the US/anywhere else calls it coke?

    If someone asked me that I would have thought they were asking if I wanted fat coke, diet coke, coke zero or coke life. Not a completely different fizzy drink all together, lol

    You forgot fat Cherry Coke Vanilla Coke Zero. Which is the best of all of the Cokes.

    fixed! :p

    I had a lot of trouble finding my beloved Vanilla Coke Zero last time I was in the US (we don't have it here at all)... hope it's not being discontinued.

    Do they make Cherry Coke Zero?! I tried Mr. Mo's Coke Zero and rum the other night and it was decent. I think I could hang with a Cherry Coke Zero if it's available. I could just Google it, but I'm lazy. :smiley:

    It's Diet Cherry Coke. I have a case in my basement, imported from the US naturally.

    The sugarfree vanilla version is a Zero.

    Confession: I don't understand the difference between Zero and Diet.

    Zero tastes better.

    Agreed!

  • WestCoastJo82
    WestCoastJo82 Posts: 2,304 Member
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    Tubbs216 wrote: »
    I'm off on vacation tomorrow morning. When we went away in March I was nearly 20lbs heavier, yet I decided to throw caution to the wind and wear a bikini and it was fine. Why am I second guessing it this time?!

    No second guessing allowed! And enjoy your vacation!
  • Tubbs216
    Tubbs216 Posts: 6,597 Member
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    Thank you all for your kind words about my son. You've made me cry <3 It's been a slog but he was a trooper.
  • Tubbs216
    Tubbs216 Posts: 6,597 Member
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    ShibaEars wrote: »
    Bat-trees or (the correct way lol) batter-ees ?
    Bat-trees all the way! Also, being a Brit Straw-brees (not straw-berries) and libree (not lib-ra-ry).


  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
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    batter-ees

    There's a few differences between Zero and Diet, though, I completely agree that Zero just tastes better.
  • FroggyBug
    FroggyBug Posts: 4,883 Member
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    Can anyone guess what a "Bunny hug" is?

    Yep. A hoodie sweatshirt. We've already done that one! @froggybug (I think?) told us. LOL

    ETA: Although I love bunnyhug way better than hoodie. Such a better visual...

    It wasn't me but I remember that conversation a long time ago on this thread and now I try to remember to use that instead of hoodie now because it's pretty cute. :)
  • Glinda1971
    Glinda1971 Posts: 2,328 Member
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    @Tubbs216 - I'm late, and I don't want to make you cry more - but that is SUPER GREAT and you must be very happy and proud!
  • FroggyBug
    FroggyBug Posts: 4,883 Member
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    Tubbs216 wrote: »
    Can't believe I forgot to tell you all this!!
    Remember my special needs boy who almost missed his exam and you all talked me down when I was freaking out about it?! He passed!! That means he's graduated high school, so we are all very, very happy and relieved.

    @raelynnsmama52512 - This is the boy who at 3 was assessed and had virtually no language (receptive or expressive), plus a bunch of other learning issues, and at 15 was diagnosed on the autistic spectrum. He now has a girlfriend and a little circle of good friends, and has now graduated from the regular school program. I would never in my wildest dreams imagined he would be at this point when he was very young. Stick with it and I'm sure she'll surprise you.
    (Now he has to get a job!!)

    Glad to hear this!
  • bettencc87
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    I was craving something sweet the other night but had absolutely nothing in the house that would satisfy me except some hot chocolate. So I ate two spoonfuls of the powder. Two spoonfuls. Of the powder.

    This post is amazing. Thank you for sharing. I once ate an entire tub of cool whip. It didn't end well.
  • FroggyBug
    FroggyBug Posts: 4,883 Member
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    ShibaEars wrote: »
    Okay, as another word comparison, how do you say batteries?

    Bat-trees or (the correct way lol) batter-ees ?

    Batter-ees

    and Sir-up.
  • LBuehrle8
    LBuehrle8 Posts: 4,044 Member
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    ythannah wrote: »
    Tubbs216 wrote: »
    Can't believe I forgot to tell you all this!!
    Remember my special needs boy who almost missed his exam and you all talked me down when I was freaking out about it?! He passed!! That means he's graduated high school, so we are all very, very happy and relieved.

    @raelynnsmama52512 - This is the boy who at 3 was assessed and had virtually no language (receptive or expressive), plus a bunch of other learning issues, and at 15 was diagnosed on the autistic spectrum. He now has a girlfriend and a little circle of good friends, and has now graduated from the regular school program. I would never in my wildest dreams imagined he would be at this point when he was very young. Stick with it and I'm sure she'll surprise you.
    (Now he has to get a job!!)

    That's awesome... congrats TubbsJr!

    This!! Because I sincerely mean it and I think it's adorbale!! yay for your son @Tubbs216 !!
  • Tubbs216
    Tubbs216 Posts: 6,597 Member
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    TigerNY128 wrote: »
    Tubbs216 wrote: »
    Can't believe I forgot to tell you all this!!
    Remember my special needs boy who almost missed his exam and you all talked me down when I was freaking out about it?! He passed!! That means he's graduated high school, so we are all very, very happy and relieved.

    @raelynnsmama52512 - This is the boy who at 3 was assessed and had virtually no language (receptive or expressive), plus a bunch of other learning issues, and at 15 was diagnosed on the autistic spectrum. He now has a girlfriend and a little circle of good friends, and has now graduated from the regular school program. I would never in my wildest dreams imagined he would be at this point when he was very young. Stick with it and I'm sure she'll surprise you.
    (Now he has to get a job!!)

    @Tubbs216 This made me cry. My nephew, who is 3, has just been diagnosed with autism, literally two weeks ago. He has virtually no language, he doesn't speak. He also has hearing problems and has to wear hearing aids. He sees a speech therapist, an occupational therapist, and a physical therapist. His doctor that diagnosed him with autism is recommending an intense therapy program of 30 to 40 HOURS A WEEK, every week, year round, from anywhere from TWO TO SIX YEARS. My family was devastated by this, as it's hard to imagine our sweet little boy having to go through therapy all day every day. This costs around $50,000 a year. We're hoping my sister and brother in law's insurance will cover most/all of it. If not, we're planning to pull together as a family to make it work. We just want to give him the best chance possible at living a healthy, happy life. It is so encouraging to hear about stories like yours. I will share this with my sister, it will give her some hope.
    Wow, that's quite a program. Early intervention is really key, so I'm sure it will pay off.
    My very best wishes to your family.

  • LBuehrle8
    LBuehrle8 Posts: 4,044 Member
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    ShibaEars wrote: »
    Okay, as another word comparison, how do you say batteries?

    Bat-trees or (the correct way lol) batter-ees ?
    The correct way, of course. Batter-ees all the way!

    How about the correct and every way superior ( ;) ) CRAY-ON versus "cran."

    You take that back!! I'm a 'cran' sayer.
  • jthurman3
    jthurman3 Posts: 2,121 Member
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    @Tubbs216 Congrats on your son graduating from high school!!! That is FANTASTIC!!

    @raelynnsmama52512 I've got my fingers crossed for you and your family re: the manufactured home. I sure hope it all works out for the best for you guys!
  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
    MelissaPhippsFeagins Posts: 8,063 Member
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    ShibaEars wrote: »
    brandi9172 wrote: »
    I confess that most of the threads in the Chit - Chat section drive me absolutely bonkers. "Would you kiss the person above" "Compliment the person above" Blah blah blah. I guess because it's blatant compliment fishing maybe...or perhaps because there are a ton of married/partnered people out there flirting and being inappropriate with other people. I don't know...but it grosses me out. So I try not to look at even the titles...and I never click in. Did it once...won't make that mistake again, lol. :dizzy:

    I totally agree. I can only hope their partners know what they're doing online, because yikes.

    I don't really get the attraction either. I'm single but I guess I'm not interested in virtual ego stroking? Not into long distance relationships? Not interested in anyone outside of, like, a 200-foot radius?

    Why can't I meet a man between the computer and the fridge, that would be the ideal situation
    .

    It would be my luck to find one who gets into those threads though.

    LOL. Why can't the man bring the food from the fridge to the computer?!

    Y'all are cracking me up. If a man I didn't know was between my computer and I my fridge, I'd shoot first and ask questions later!!!
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,442 Member
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    bettencc87 wrote: »
    I was craving something sweet the other night but had absolutely nothing in the house that would satisfy me except some hot chocolate. So I ate two spoonfuls of the powder. Two spoonfuls. Of the powder.

    This post is amazing. Thank you for sharing. I once ate an entire tub of cool whip. It didn't end well.

    o:)>:)
  • raelynnsmama52512
    raelynnsmama52512 Posts: 1,184 Member
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    Tubbs216 wrote: »
    Can't believe I forgot to tell you all this!!
    Remember my special needs boy who almost missed his exam and you all talked me down when I was freaking out about it?! He passed!! That means he's graduated high school, so we are all very, very happy and relieved.

    @raelynnsmama52512 - This is the boy who at 3 was assessed and had virtually no language (receptive or expressive), plus a bunch of other learning issues, and at 15 was diagnosed on the autistic spectrum. He now has a girlfriend and a little circle of good friends, and has now graduated from the regular school program. I would never in my wildest dreams imagined he would be at this point when he was very young. Stick with it and I'm sure she'll surprise you.
    (Now he has to get a job!!)

    You have no idea how much that has made me feel better! I actually took a screenshot of your post to show hubby too (really trying not to be creepy lol), I'm hoping once we get her back in school and therapy she'll start doing better. We're hoping that by catching this early and intervening early she'll be able to be in regular classes with the other kids!
  • WestCoastJo82
    WestCoastJo82 Posts: 2,304 Member
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    Tubbs216 wrote: »
    Can't believe I forgot to tell you all this!!
    Remember my special needs boy who almost missed his exam and you all talked me down when I was freaking out about it?! He passed!! That means he's graduated high school, so we are all very, very happy and relieved.

    @raelynnsmama52512 - This is the boy who at 3 was assessed and had virtually no language (receptive or expressive), plus a bunch of other learning issues, and at 15 was diagnosed on the autistic spectrum. He now has a girlfriend and a little circle of good friends, and has now graduated from the regular school program. I would never in my wildest dreams imagined he would be at this point when he was very young. Stick with it and I'm sure she'll surprise you.
    (Now he has to get a job!!)

    Awesome news!
  • Just_Ceci
    Just_Ceci Posts: 5,926 Member
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    Glinda1971 wrote: »
    @Tubbs216 - I'm late, and I don't want to make you cry more - but that is SUPER GREAT and you must be very happy and proud!

    Agreed!
  • LBuehrle8
    LBuehrle8 Posts: 4,044 Member
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    Tubbs216 wrote: »
    Can't believe I forgot to tell you all this!!
    Remember my special needs boy who almost missed his exam and you all talked me down when I was freaking out about it?! He passed!! That means he's graduated high school, so we are all very, very happy and relieved.

    @raelynnsmama52512 - This is the boy who at 3 was assessed and had virtually no language (receptive or expressive), plus a bunch of other learning issues, and at 15 was diagnosed on the autistic spectrum. He now has a girlfriend and a little circle of good friends, and has now graduated from the regular school program. I would never in my wildest dreams imagined he would be at this point when he was very young. Stick with it and I'm sure she'll surprise you.
    (Now he has to get a job!!)
    Congratulations!

    All this cherry and vanilla coke talk make me glad there are more and more Freestyle! Coke machines.

    I know I'm with you I love when places have those machines they are AWESOME!