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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

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Originally Posted by 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?

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.

TJL · 10-03-2006, 04:49 AM

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

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Originally Posted by Rock Princess

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

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Originally Posted by Czas na Zywiec

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

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Originally Posted by Czas na Zywiec

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

10-02-2006, 09:11 PM	#1
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Kleenex or tissue? Tylenol or aspirin? Brand names or product name... 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?
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10-03-2006, 08:09 PM	#6
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	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.

10-04-2006, 01:32 PM	#9
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10-04-2006, 10:29 PM	#11
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