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Old 07-07-2003, 09:43 AM
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Originally posted by zntke711
Southerners tend to be very loyal. Like Coke was created and based in Atlanta, GA. So most places in the south people will ask for a Coke, meaning any soda product. Even if the place only serves Pepsi. ask for a Coke they know to give you a Pespi if thats all they have. You don't hear pop or soda at all really.
You're right that Coke can mean any soft drink -- if you want to specify Coca-Cola, you say "Co'cola." Of course, don't forget that Pepsi Cola was invented in New Bern, North Carolina.
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