My thoughts exactly. What a doofus! Although, here in Texas (Houston specifically) it’s
Coke = Coca Cola
Coke = Dr. Pepper
Coke = Pepsi
Coke = Sprite
Coke = Mountain Dew
The usual is “Wanna coke?” “Sure” “What kind?” “Dr. Pepper” “Sure, here ya go” “thanks!”
That’s how I grew up too! ( in Houston)
I joined a Facebook group for Texans who call all soft drinks “cokes.”. Just to remind me of home!
Yer speakin my (6th generation Texan) language, podner. Fixin to go git me a coke right now.