The Sodaspew in Literature

[azurelunatic]

The concept of the $BEVERAGE-spraying as an indication of dramatic surprise (humor is the most common, but shock is also notable) is a staple of the conveying of emotion in an online forum.

It also shows up in published literature.

Which pieces of published material can you think of where someone sprays out a mouthful of what they've been drinking (or eating)?


Lois McMaster Bujold's A Civil Campaign shows Commodore Koudelka inadvertently spraying wine across the table in shock and indignation at finding out what, exactly, his daughter has been up to on Beta Colony.


Any others you can think of?

Comments

[thette.livejournal.com]

I know Bujold uses it in wishes otherwise. Doesn't Miles wish to point out to Ivan he can get a sibling, preferably when his mouth is full? (Should be ACC, too.)

[azurelunatic]

Either that, or Memory.

[kokuten.livejournal.com]

http://www.eyrie-productions.com/UF/FI/SOS/gunboat-diplomacy.txt

Symphony of the Sword, "Gunboat Diplomacy"

search for 'foam', then scan backwards for 'noble'

[crisavec.livejournal.com]

You know, I saw this userpic and did a doubletake, thinking that Pixel had a clone out there somewhere.

[azurelunatic]

Ah, yes, it's all in the timing.