I heard it was a Diet Coke with Maker's Mark...

mitchcumstein1: Krymson Tyde: I'm sure he didn't order either a soda or a pop, he ordered a sweet tea. However, if he ordered a carbonated beverage it was a goddamned coke. The question is which kind? Was it a Dr Pepper? Mountain Dew? RC?

Dr Pepper, unless he's a goddamned Communist.

Dr Pepper? Maybe if you're an elitist who loves book learnin more than good old fashioned hard work. Mr. Pibb is a Christian, family drink.

In the past few days, Perry has made a point of chowing down on grits, inspecting mounted animals like the kind he's shot back home, showing off his custom cowboy boots and letting his drawl hang out. His message: I'm one of you.

Oh FFS, America.

A few doors down the couple impressed patrons at a barbecue joint by recognizing okra, a Southern specialty, on their plates

Later, patrons were impressed with Rick's magical talking pocket box, or as he called it, a "cellular phone".

Seriously though, that can't be right. No one would be impressed by anyone knowing what okra looks like.

blackminded: In the past few days, Perry has made a point of chowing down on grits, inspecting mounted animals like the kind he's shot back home, showing off his custom cowboy boots and letting his drawl hang out. His message: I'm one of you.

Oh FFS, America.

Seriously. I only let my drawl hang out among close company. Flashing it in public is just irresponsible.

Krymson Tyde: Pocket Ninja: Isn't okra a pretty elitist vegetable? I mean, they eat that in New Orleans, and that place is full of French.

Fried okra is just this side of manna.

Well said! No one eats it but it's farking delicious.

What, nobody's posted this yet?

You are all now hungry.

Krymson Tyde: Fried okra is just this side of manna.

This.

Fried okra is perhaps one of the greatest side dishes ever. Fried hominy is right up there too.

Good Ole Rick. Too dumb to breathe.

Fried okra exists in Texas. Gramma would always cook a bunch up when my family was visiting. What's with South Carolinans trying to claim ownership of a Southern staple foods, huh? Texas INVENTED taking ownership of Southern staple foods!

Ugh. Okra is disgusting. It ruins everything it touches.

Gross.

Oh boy. Okra and grits. That's what I look for in a presidential candidate, Itellyouwhut.

THIS is soda:


THIS is pop:


Why would anyone think that drinking soda is good?

Um, you can get fried okra at any chicken joint in Texas. Stuff grows pretty easily here too.

TV's Vinnie: THIS is soda:
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THIS is pop:
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Why would anyone think that drinking soda is good?

I'm pretty sure all the places in blue on that map are places that don't matter

/New Yorker
//Soda

The only thing I know about Okra is that it grows in Westfall. I don't think I'd recognize it unless it dropped from a harvest reaper.

"How low is the bar set for Rick Perry? He just impressed locals in South Carolina by recognizing okra."

I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize okra!

PanicMan: Ugh. Okra is disgusting. It ruins everything it touches.

Also, THIS!

Krymson Tyde: I'm sure he didn't order either a soda or a pop, he ordered a sweet tea.

No. Texans drink Iced Tea, and, if needed a little sweetner.

Sweet Tea is a Southern thing, and Texas is not truly a Southern State.A lot of southern stereotypes just don't apply. Of course, a lot do. Plenty of pick-ups, gun-racks and chewing tobacco out here too :)

Also, Texans usually order a Coke, and then specify what brand of soft drink. As in "I guess I'll have a coke. You got any Dr. Pepper?" or "Can you bring me a coke? Pepsi will be fine."

TV's Vinnie: THIS is soda:
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THIS is pop:
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Why would anyone think that drinking soda is good?

Are you trying to be dense?

Pop:


Coke:

"Hey, ya'll. I'll have a swayt tay, por favor."

Fried okra is good food. It's a great side with Carolina barbecue.

Actually... The food is pretty much the best thing about the south.

There wouldn't be a Texas without South Carolina," he (Perry) says.


Hey look - another reason to dislike South Carolina...

That's great! In Iowa I heard he went potty all by himself!

blackminded: In the past few days, Perry has made a point of chowing down on grits, inspecting mounted animals like the kind he's shot back home, showing off his custom cowboy boots and letting his drawl hang out. His message: I'm one of you.

Oh FFS, America.

I've been saying exactly this since GWB.

mitchcumstein1: sprawl15: mitchcumstein1: Krymson Tyde: I'm sure he didn't order either a soda or a pop, he ordered a sweet tea. However, if he ordered a carbonated beverage it was a goddamned coke. The question is which kind? Was it a Dr Pepper? Mountain Dew? RC?

Dr Pepper, unless he's a goddamned Communist.

Dr Pepper? Maybe if you're an elitist who loves book learnin more than good old fashioned hard work. Mr. Pibb is a Christian, family drink.

Mr. Pibb is the devil.

spcMike: Nope, sorry, Dr. Pepper is what those hoity-toity rich kids drink at Baylor, he's an aggie, he drinks RC Cola.

You're right, Dr Pepper is the Cadillac to RC's Chevy.

He probably eats moon pies too.

Banana Moon Pie and wash it down with a Yahoo Chocolate Drink.

Geotpf: What, nobody's posted this yet?

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WTF? Over 80% of people in Leake County, MS call it Pop?

Grits, on the other hand, are awesome. A bit of butter and salt makes all the difference.

He's just trying to wrap up the highly sought-after Skillet and Leroy endorsement.

markie_farkie: fenianfark: Fried okra is perhaps one of the greatest side dishes ever.

Secret to NOT getting slimy okra when frying:

Rinse them in 50/50 white vinegar and water before battering and deep-frying. The acidity cuts down on the slime.

Come to think of it, that sounds a lot like douching.

I eat okra all the time and did not know that.

Thanks!