Soda vs Cola vs Pop

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Originally Posted by Gone Dave

Coke if I want a "cola".. But I usually say "Dr. Pepper" not a cola, soda, or pop, repeat with me "Dr. Pepper"

Originally Posted by ActionAndy

No, Coke is Coke. That's like calling all cars Fords.

"What kind of Ford do you drive?"

No such thing as a brand called "Coke". There is Coca-cola, Diet Coke, New Coke (hope to God that stuff is gone),etc. Growing up in Atlanta, where Coca-cola is headquartered, it is as Cigary said, soft drinks are referred to as cokes. Now I understand the confusion it can cause but it is not wrong what we say just different than up there. If someone asked me if I wanted a "pop" I'd probably throw up my dukes thinking they were about to swing