What do you call it?
I call it coke. So if I want to offer you one of those non-alcoholic, sparkling drinks, I say, “Want a coke?”
Other people call it soda. Or pop.
Or soda pop.
I call it coke.
So after you say yes, I’m like, “So what do you want? I have Coke, Dr. Pepper, and Orange Soda.” (Actually, I rarely, rarely have Orange Soda, except for today because a friend brought it over, but that’s beside the point… oh, and now in this case, Coke means Coca-Cola. I’m tricky like that.)
All that to say, “Coke” to me (the first time anyway) means the general family of deliciousness, not the specific brand.
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What do you call it?
Marshall, I just love this. You can be so profound one day then BAM! Hey, it’s a southern thing to call that fizzy, effervescence of refreshment a coke as a category unto itself. You walk into someone’s home, and they offer you a beverage, invariably they will ask, “Do you want a coke?” Sure, you reply. “Ok, what kind? Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Coke?” I’m used to it now, but growing up in Cali we called it soda pop, or soda for short. I’ve got a thirst to quench… so have a great day …and a coke!
I was actually born in San Diego, but I only lived their until I was three years old when my parents moved us all to Kentucky. My parents call it coke, though, and they were both born and raised in California. Maybe Kentucky’s just rubbed off on them, and I haven’t noticed. Either way, I’m sure it’s rubbed off on me.
Also, I’m partial to Coca-Cola (vs. Pepsi-Cola), so maybe I’m just trying to make a subtle statement there. 🙂
If I didn’t call it coke, I’d probably go with soda.
-Marshall Jones Jr.