Kleenex or tissue? Tylenol or aspirin? Brand names or product name...

[Ireneparalegal]

It seems there are many brand/product names that are used in place of the actual item, such as "Do you have a Kleenex?" "Do you have any Tylenol?
The word KLEENEX has become the generic word/term when one asks for tissue.

I remember growing up people would ask for or say ASPIRIN. As I got older, the word TYLENOL became the generic term that people said. Even if one would just want a pain reliever, any pain reliever, a lot of people ask for TYLENOL.

Clorox is another brand name. I never say BLEACH, I use the brand name CLOROX when referring to bleach.

Are there any other brand names that are used a lot whether by the general public or you?

[GARFIELDKOOL]

It seems there are many brand/product names that are used in place of the actual item, such as "Do you have a Kleenex?" "Do you have any Tylenol?
The word KLEENEX has become the generic word/term when one asks for tissue.

I remember growing up people would ask for or say ASPIRIN. As I got older, the word TYLENOL became the generic term that people said. Even if one would just want a pain reliever, any pain reliever, a lot of people ask for TYLENOL.

Clorox is another brand name. I never say BLEACH, I use the brand name CLOROX when referring to bleach.

Are there any other brand names that are used a lot whether by the general public or you?

People use to say Comet, or now it's Ajax or cleanser.

[Hollow]

gelatin = jello
soda = coke

[Czas na Zywiec]

Band-aid instead of bandage.

[TJL]

In many offices, the word Xerox became the word for copy.

"Could you make a xerox of this reciept for me?"

[Ireneparalegal]

That's funny abt the Ajax / Comet products. I say COMET because that's the one I buy/prefer. I have heard my daughters ask "Where's the Ajax, even though it was the Comet brand.

Xerox is another one that is real popular. I believe in the movie 9 to 5 the Lily Tomlin character uses the word XEROX as oppose to copies.

[Courtnee]

Chap stick = lip balm.

[Ireneparalegal]

Chap stick = lip balm.
Excellent!

here is another: Vaseline = petroleum jelly

[Czas na Zywiec]

Q-tip - cotton swab
Krazy glue - super glue
Ziploc - zipper storage bags

[Ireneparalegal]

Q-tip - cotton swab
Krazy glue - super glue
Ziploc - zipper storage bags
Awesome!
Dang! I never realized how many brand names are substituted for products. I guess we just say them and not realize how many there really are.

[retrochick9]

scotch tape - any clear tape

[Karen64]

Kool-aide = flavored drink
Dixie cups = paper cups

[Ireneparalegal]

Pampers = diapers

[gilligan fanatic]

Q-tip - cotton swab
Krazy glue - super glue
Ziploc - zipper storage bags

I have never heard of Krazy Glue.


I am guilty of this one, not sure about everyone but I call all frozen waffles Eggos even if they are the Aunt Jemmia ones.

[desilu90]

Ha, I never thought of any of these b4 but it's true LoL :D

[Czas na Zywiec]

I have never heard of Krazy Glue.


I am guilty of this one, not sure about everyone but I call all frozen waffles Eggos even if they are the Aunt Jemmia ones.

congrats. you're the first person I've ever met who's never heard of Krazy Glue lol.

[Ireneparalegal]

Matt, I cannot believe you never heard of Krazy Glue. That's KRAZY!!!! lol

My son calls all waffles EGGOS too.

[Ireneparalegal]

Let me add

Visine = red eye medication

[gilligan fanatic]

Honestly, I don't know it. Maybe that is a Northern thing?

[Ireneparalegal]

Honestly, I don't know it. Maybe that is a Northern thing?
:lol: :lol: I'm from the West!!! check out this link:http://www.krazyglue.com/

[gilligan fanatic]

:lol: :lol: I'm from the West!!! check out this link:http://www.krazyglue.com/

I meant to say Western thing, I know your in CA

It is just super glue to me

[Ireneparalegal]

Okay sorry guys for this one:

KOTEX = maxi pads

[Ireneparalegal]

Clearasil - acne medicine

Barbie dolls - any doll similar to Barbie