OK I just HAVE to say something here, this is so interesting to hear what we all think of each other's states. Speaking as a californian (San Francisco.. NOT LA) .. I have to say EVERYWHERE in California it's SODA. I've had quite extensive conversations on the subject with my friends from out of state. I know you all from other places have stereotypes about california... but not all of us are shallow, wanna be actresses...
(especially here in San Fran) and I must say... that almost EVERYONE has an accent to me.. midwest... northeast.. southern... whatever. Of course, I know most of you could probably tell I'm from Cali if you talked to me on the phone...