In a 1980s interview, REM bassist Mike Mills says: "Yes, there was some irony in the sweet deliciousness of the pop drink versus the horrible effects of this chemical." What sweet pop drink is he referring to?

In the song that R.E.M. released in 1989, Orange Crush refers to Agent Orange, a harsh chemical used during the Vietnam War. The band acknowledged the irony of using that term, which also refers to a classic American soda.

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