
The brand is so popular that in some regions of the U.S., the term "coke" is used generically when referring to other soft drink brands.įounded in 1886 by a pharmacist in Atlanta, Georgia, the carbonated drink was initially sold at soda fountains until other entrepreneurs discovered how to bottle and distribute the product.

With almost 2 billion units sold each day, most everyone has heard of or consumed the iconic soft drink, Coca-Cola, also known as Coke.

What words or phrases come to mind? Are they positive, negative, or a bit of both? Have the brands you were introduced to through advertising as a child diminished in quality or service, or has the name stood the test of time? Quick, think of a major brand you are familiar with.
