It’s “Coke.” They should’ve lost their trademark rights YEARS ago to the “common usage” exception.
Did you know that “Paper Towels,” “Toilet Paper,” “Tooth Paste,” and numerous other names we routinely use for everyday things were once trademarks that were lost because of common usage? “Xerox,” “Kleenex,” “Q-Tip” and “Coke” should be next.
lee85736 over 4 years ago
When they remember there’s more in the cooler, they can start the argument over again.
BigDaveGlass over 4 years ago
Some called it….. Soda pop……
MS72 over 4 years ago
I’ll have a tonic.
bxclent Premium Member over 4 years ago
Pop in my neighborhood
Dobby53 Premium Member over 4 years ago
“Hoser.” Take off, eh?
A# 466 over 4 years ago
Gimme a coke…
Mordock999 Premium Member over 4 years ago
“What difference does it make?!!?” – HRC
imbaldeagle over 4 years ago
I’ve heard ‘em all. But then, I’m 83 and have travelled to all 50 states.
The Pro from Dover over 4 years ago
It’s called Tonic.
Flatworm over 4 years ago
It’s “Coke.” They should’ve lost their trademark rights YEARS ago to the “common usage” exception.
Did you know that “Paper Towels,” “Toilet Paper,” “Tooth Paste,” and numerous other names we routinely use for everyday things were once trademarks that were lost because of common usage? “Xerox,” “Kleenex,” “Q-Tip” and “Coke” should be next.
Robert Miller Premium Member over 4 years ago
When I was a kid, down in Missouri, it was “Sodie Pop”
gantech over 4 years ago
They are obviously separated by denominational differences.
Brian Premium Member over 4 years ago
http://popvssoda.com/
Scoutmaster77 over 4 years ago
I witnessed two guys going on about this at college in 1970. Amusing to say the least.
devernw Premium Member over 4 years ago
In Boston and certain parts of New England, it was called “Tonic”.