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WHEN PEOPLE SAY THE SAME THING AT THE SAME TIME,
THEY USED TO DO SOME GESTURE OR SOMETHING
TOGETHER AND MAKE A WISH. NOWADAYS, WHEN THIS HAPPENS,
YOUNG CHILDREN SAY "COKE" AND WHOEVER SAYS IT FIRST
GETS TREATED TO A COKE BY THE OTHER ONE.
COLLEGE STUDENTS USUALLY SAY "BEER."
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Keyword(s): COKE=COCA COLA
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Prayer SPEECH -- Formula SPEECH -- Wishes Wants Desires Predictions |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN