Why Coca-Cola railed against the nickname 'Coke'
"Coke" wasn't always a welcome nickname. In fact, early Coca-Cola ads attempted to dissuade the public from using the term.
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"Coke" wasn't always a welcome nickname. In fact, early Coca-Cola ads attempted to dissuade the public from using the term.
Updated on March 15, 2021 at 8:27 am NBC Universal, Inc. A gift store in Encinitas has been a staple among San Diegans for over 30 years, and when the owner decided to remodel the place, she found a hidden gem on a wall. Queen Eileen's Gift Baskets along Coast Highway 101 was undergoing a remodel when owner "Queen" Eileen Burke stumbled upon a historic Coca-Cola mural. Download our NBC 7 mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. The mural features the brand's iconic character "Sprite Boy.” Instead of painting over it, Burke decided to incorporate it ...