Soda Jerks

Yes, they’re back. But, this time, you can be your own soda jerk and fix yourself dreamy beverages every day. And if you don’t know why a Soda Jerk is called one then you need to read today’s tip.

First, for those non-dorky, Cliff Claven typs out here, I will define Soda Jerk by using the entry from Wikipedia:

A soda jerk (or soda jerker) was a person — typically a youth — who operated the soda fountain in a drugstore. The term refers to the person who made an ice cream soda. This was made by putting flavored syrup into a specially designed tall glass, adding carbonated water and, finally, one or two scoops of ice cream … The name soda jerk came from the jerking action the server would use on the soda fountain handle when adding the soda water, and not the temperament of the server. 

Thanks to an outfit called SodaStream, you can now make your own soda whenever you want — is it just us or is everyone smushing together their corporate names like PixiesDidIt first did way back in 2000? Copycats! I go through a TON of sparkling water and it’s quite a bit of a waste so I have to tell you that this is top of my list for a Christmas or birthday gifts next year.

SodaStream has 5 different models and near as I can tell, the difference between them all is price and aesthetics. As for function, they all seem to do the same thing — put bubbles in water. They range in price from $79.95 – $199.95. The most expensive one is shaped like a cute penguin shape. I think that’s the one I want. Now these are definitely best for Classics and Funs who like to save money. We think it will most appeal to Funs who don’t mind spending the extra time to save the money. The idea of this will of course appeal to Organics and Smarts, but we have a feeling it will just sit in the box. So don’t buy it for an Organic and Smart, and if you are one then make sure to take it out of the box and put it on the counter. Sometimes when you see something you are more inclined to use it, especially when you have run out of sparkling water!