Brand names used for everday terms

[chippewastud79]

Ever thought about the items that we often use a brand name as an everyday term. Just thought it was interesting at some of the things we use brand names for.

Band-Aid, its an adhesive bandage
Frisbee, its a flying disc
Jello, its gelatin
Thermos, its an insulated mug
Crock Pots, they are slow cookers
Tupperware, its plastic storage containers
Q-Tips, its cotton swabs
Ziploc, its plastic storage bags
Kleenex, its facial tissue
Xerox, its photo copies
Chapstick, its lip balm
Play-Doh, its modeling clay
Rollerblades, its inline skates
Hula-hoop, its a toy hoop
Scotch tape, its just tape
Port-o-potty, its portable toilets
White Out, its correction fluid
Velcro, its hook and loop
Jacuzzi, its a spa
Vaseline, its a petroleum jelly
Coke, its cola


Anyone else know of any? :confused:

Just kind of interesting to see how brand names enter everyday vocabulary. :tu

[JackSchwartz]

Zamboni

Had to post that, I am a former Zamboni driver.

Eric:ih

[MileHighGolfer]

google

[croatan]

It's called a genericized trademark. Pretty strange, when you think about. You do such a good job marketing your product that the trademark really no longer means anything and can lose protection.

Aspirin and Escalator are a couple other famous ones that lost trademark protection.

[Mr.Maduro]

In my field, a lot of tools are referred to by brand name. Here are a few examples...

Channel Lock - tounge and groove pliers
Sawsall (Milwaukee) - reciprocating saw
Dremel - hand held rotary tool
Vise-Grip - locking pliers

[replicant_argent]

How about:



Cohiba, some folks use it when referring to any Cuban cigar. Not bright, but the Marca has been genericized, I supposed.


the other one that definietely comes to mind is Stogie.

That would be after the March Wheeling Conestogas, or Stogies, as I recall.

[massphatness]

My grandmother used to refer to the refridgerator as the Frigid-Aire.

And I still hear people say they need to Xerox a copy.

[Gophernut]

Linoleum - Floor Covering
Bluetooth

[BroncoHorvath]

Skidoo = snowmobile

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Skidoo = snowmobile

:confused:

[Da Klugs]

He went full Pnoon on em...

Got Pokerized in chat last night....

Icehog3 .... as you reach to scratch...

[TXRebel]

Crescent Wrench = Adjustable wrench

[Ace$nyper]

I always like seeing the list of things, and trying to see what ones I fall victim to or not.

Sadly nothing comes to mind now, to add to the list.

[tobii3]

:r

You have NO idea....

The Army is barred from using Trademarked names....

Therefore.....

Velcro becomes "Hook-Pile Tape"

Zipper becomes "Slide Fastener"

Snaps become "Lift the dot fasteners"

Post-its become "Note Pad, Self Stick"

and the one you'll hear the most??

Tape, Universal.....aka "Duct Tape"...aka "100mph Tape"

Ya gotta love the Army's war on the English language.....

[Waynegro1]

:r

You have NO idea....

The Army is barred from using Trademarked names....

Therefore.....

Velcro becomes "Hook-Pile Tape"

Zipper becomes "Slide Fastener"

Snaps become "Lift the dot fasteners"

Post-its become "Note Pad, Self Stick"

and the one you'll hear the most??

Tape, Universal.....aka "Duct Tape"...aka "100mph Tape"

Ya gotta love the Army's war on the English language.....

:tpd: Don't get me started. I still say:
Donkey D**K, Shammer/Shamming, John Wayne/P-38, where's your "Cover". I could go on and on. I call people "airborne", "Chairborne Ranger", etc. Civilian's look at me like I'm crazy (see what I mean? I just said "civilian's"). Been out for years and still brain washed :r I'll stop now. I'm getting off the subject.
Waynegro1, OUT!!

[stevefrench]

Skidoo = snowmobile

:confused:

It's a Canadian thing.:D

[chippewastud79]

Skidoo = snowmobile

Or

JetSki, its a personal watercraft

[tnip23]

Popsicle is a brand name

[chippewastud79]

Go-Kart - Mini racing car
Breathalyzer - Breath alcohol analyzer
JumboTron - Large video boards, JumboTron's are only made by Sony
Bubble wrap - Air filled packing material
Kool-aid - Flavored drink mix
AstroTurf - Artificial grass, AstroTurf is a company
Dry Erase - White board used with colored markers
Mace - Aerosol tear spray
Pop Tart - Breakfast pastry, Pop Tarts are only made by Kellogg
Champagne - Sparkling white wine, Champagne can only come from the Champagne region in France
Power Point - Computerized slide show, Microsoft makes Power Point
Walkman - Portable music listening device

[replicant_argent]

UH... ^^^^Marsh Wheeling.... I can't spell.

[Comicbookfreak]

Sharpie - permanent marker

[RBOrrell]

iPod = portable MP3 player

[DrDubzz]

didn't notice: TiVo = DVR


in fairness, there's nothing wrong with using the brand name if you're using the brand name (got that? :D)