[Peaches-n-Cream]

Originally posted by LuaBlanca
I think this probaby relates to something along the lines of people calling tissues "kleenex" (name brand), petroleum jelly "vaseline" (name brand), and cotton swabs "q-tips."
COKE is an internationally known name brand...it kind of makes sense that it would become synonymous with all related beverages...

Band Aids instead of bandage
Pampers instead of diapers

I call it soda. When I order in a restaurant, I ask specifically for Coke.