View Full Version : Kleenex or tissue? Tylenol or aspirin? Brand names or product name...
Ireneparalegal 10-02-2006, 09:11 PM 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 10-02-2006, 09:42 PM 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 10-02-2006, 09:51 PM gelatin = jello
soda = coke
Czas na Zywiec 10-02-2006, 10:19 PM Band-aid instead of bandage.
In many offices, the word Xerox became the word for copy.
"Could you make a xerox of this reciept for me?"
Ireneparalegal 10-03-2006, 08:09 PM 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 10-03-2006, 10:07 PM Chap stick = lip balm.
Ireneparalegal 10-04-2006, 12:14 PM Chap stick = lip balm.
Excellent!
here is another: Vaseline = petroleum jelly
Czas na Zywiec 10-04-2006, 01:32 PM Q-tip - cotton swab
Krazy glue - super glue
Ziploc - zipper storage bags
Ireneparalegal 10-04-2006, 02:41 PM 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 10-04-2006, 10:29 PM scotch tape - any clear tape
Karen64 10-05-2006, 08:55 PM Kool-aide = flavored drink
Dixie cups = paper cups
Ireneparalegal 10-05-2006, 08:57 PM Pampers = diapers
gilligan fanatic 10-05-2006, 08:59 PM 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 10-05-2006, 09:55 PM Ha, I never thought of any of these b4 but it's true LoL :D
Czas na Zywiec 10-06-2006, 12:50 AM 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 10-06-2006, 01:02 PM Matt, I cannot believe you never heard of Krazy Glue. That's KRAZY!!!! lol
My son calls all waffles EGGOS too.
Ireneparalegal 10-06-2006, 01:24 PM Let me add
Visine = red eye medication
gilligan fanatic 10-06-2006, 04:19 PM Honestly, I don't know it. Maybe that is a Northern thing?
Ireneparalegal 10-06-2006, 04:21 PM 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 10-06-2006, 04:28 PM :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 10-06-2006, 04:36 PM Okay sorry guys for this one:
KOTEX = maxi pads
Ireneparalegal 10-10-2006, 09:20 PM Clearasil - acne medicine
Barbie dolls - any doll similar to Barbie
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