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, called after a brand. And of course, also kleenex.
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JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 10 months agoKleenex is actually now the correct term according to the dictionary since it’s so commonly used.
Pringles@lemm.ee 10 months ago
JoMiran@lemmy.ml 10 months ago
That’s hilarious.
Karcinogen@discuss.tchncs.de 10 months ago
Same thing happened to Trampoline. Trampoline was the brand. The generic name is rebound tumbler.
TWeaK@lemm.ee 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.
troyunrau@lemmy.ca 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.
alquicksilver@lemmy.world 10 months ago
Being from a “soda” location, this conversation makes my brain do a double take.