While you are having a good time with your friends, sometimes your friends go get more drinks. And they ask “What do you want to drink?” In this situation, what do you usually say? Probably…“Anything”, isn’t it? In English, I often hear “Anything” or “Whatever” in the same situation. (This answer is probably the most annoying answer though!?)
In Singapore, I’ve found an interesting beverage which is considered in this common situation… It shows a “?” symbol on the can and the words “Anything” or “Whatever”. There is no other information on the can so you won’t be able to find out what’s in it until you open it…This is absolutely the drink for the person who wants to have “Anything” !
“Anything” is a carbonated soft drink that comes in 6 varieties. “Whatever” is a non-carbonated drink that also comes in 6 varieties. This is a very famous drink in Singapore, available at any food court or shop. “Anything” has another version called “Colors” which comes in 3 different types; black, orange and yellow. The flavors are cola, orange, and honey lemon.
One time at a shop I said, “I’ll have Anything.” The shop staff replied, “Anything? Anything black? Anything orange? or Anything yellow?”… (I think that it kind of misses the point being given a choice with “Anything”.) Another time with my friend I said, “I’ll have Anything, then.” To which my friend responded, “You want “Anything” or anything?” Confusing, isn’t it? LOL
There are strict rules regarding labeling in Japan so we can’t have drinks like this. But I think that it’d be interesting if we did!