There’s a rationalesort ofbehind what we call our beverages.
The whole soda vs. pop vs. coke debate is bigger than any of us.
And this battle over regional words rages on.
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Why do we call our soda pop coke?
“What kind can I get you?”
The results are reflected on the map, with pink the designated “coke” color.
The South is mighty pink.
What could be moreSouthern than a Coke?
Maybe a fluffy, golden homemade biscuit, fresh out of the oven.
And maybe a little dollop of Mama’s blackberry jam.