Brand names used for everday terms

chippewastud79 · 10-30-2008, 11:23 AM

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?

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

JackSchwartz · 10-30-2008, 11:29 AM

Zamboni

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

Eric

croatan · 10-30-2008, 11:35 AM

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 · 10-30-2008, 11:43 AM

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 · 10-30-2008, 11:56 AM

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 · 10-30-2008, 12:10 PM

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

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

10-30-2008, 11:33 AM

google

10-30-2008, 01:21 PM

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.

10-30-2008, 01:42 PM

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.....

10-30-2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tobii3

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.....

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

I'll stop now. I'm getting off the subject.
Waynegro1, OUT!!

10-30-2008, 11:23 AM	#1
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Brand names used for everday terms 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? Just kind of interesting to see how brand names enter everyday vocabulary. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

10-30-2008, 11:29 AM	#2
JackSchwartz Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 247 Trading: (2)	Re: Brand names used for everday terms Zamboni Had to post that, I am a former Zamboni driver. Eric

10-30-2008, 11:35 AM	#3
croatan Missing Peter Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: James Location: la Vuelta Abajo Posts: 3,727 Trading: (6)	Re: Brand names used for everday terms 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. __________________ Fumo ergo sum.

10-30-2008, 11:43 AM	#4
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: Brand names used for everday terms 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 __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

10-30-2008, 11:56 AM	#5
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Brand names used for everday terms 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.

10-30-2008, 12:10 PM	#6
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Brand names used for everday terms My grandmother used to refer to the refridgerator as the Frigid-Aire. And I still hear people say they need to Xerox a copy. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

10-30-2008, 11:33 AM	#7
MileHighGolfer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Brand names used for everday terms google

10-30-2008, 01:21 PM	#8
Ace$nyper Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Brand names used for everday terms 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.

10-30-2008, 01:42 PM	#9
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Brand names used for everday terms 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.....

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