• TWeaK@lemm.ee
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        10 months ago

        Velcro, Hoover (in the UK), Band-Aid; there are tons of them. I’d say Tupperware is at that level, even if not officially so. I’d even argue Coke is - even if I know a palce only does Pepsi, I’m still going to ask for a Coke.

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          10 months ago

          There are parts of the US where they use soda; parts that use pop; and parts that use coke. In the latter, the following conversation is normal:

          Server: what kind of coke would you like?

          Me: root beer.

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            10 months ago

            Being from a “soda” location, this conversation makes my brain do a double take.

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      10 months ago

      This is quite common in some languages. In Dutch they call plaster plates gyproc, tilt windows velux, a stick of glue pritt and there are countless other examples where an item is named, if not officially at least commonly, after a brand. And of course, also kleenex.