Originally posted by Dogz
I have a question for you Southerners. What if you want a Pepsi or a Dr. Pepper? What do you say then? Or is there ONLY coke down there?
As Sara said, if ordering at a restaurant, people will order specifics like Sprite or Dr. Pepper.

But if I'm going to my fridge, I'd say "I'm getting a coke" even if I pull out a Diet Dr. Pepper.

And sometimes you'll hear:
"What kind of coke do you want?"
"Sprite please!"