• duderium [he/him]
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    2 months ago

    I can understand calling it “pop” but calling all soda “coke” seems really strange to me but maybe I just haven’t hung around enough southerners?

    • edge [he/him]
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      2 months ago

      My paternal family is all southern. I’ve never heard anyone use coke as a generic term.

      • ClimateChangeAnxiety [he/him, they/them]
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        2 months ago

        My grandma did it. “Do you want a coke?””Sure””What would you like, we’ve got Dr Pepper and Sprite” was a normal conversation. Absolutely absurd.

        • randompasta@lemmy.today
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          2 months ago

          I think this is more regional than the map would suggest. I heard this all the time. Even said it. And if you wanted Coca Cola when asked what type of coke, you could just say 'regular'. Pronounced 'rag-lur'.