George Shirley wrote:
> Nancy Young wrote:
>> Mark A.Meggs wrote:
>>> On Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:55:18 -0700, Blinky the Shark
>>
>>>> Different isn't. But including that kind of conflict (root beer =
>>>> Coke) is. I'm quite awake, thank you.
>>>
>>> You continue to display your ingorance of things Southern.
>>>
>>> It isn't Coke - it's coke! It's the generic term in certain parts
>>> of the South (and possibly of a certain time) for any carbonated,
>>> sweetened drink. If there's a need to be more specific, the brand
>>> or flavor can be mentioned. The namesake product of the Coca-Cola
>>> Company is Co' Cola (as George already mentioned)
>>
>> But if you say coke, you'd think a cola type of soda. If you want
>> root beer and you say I'll have a coke, you'll likely be
>> disappointed with what you're served.

> No, no, you have to say "I'll have a root beer coke please." <BSEG>

(laugh) There you go. You're right. I'll take a ginger ale coke,
myself.

nancy