I think we're all aware we use trademarked words instead of their generic equivalents on a frequent basis (Kleenex anyone?). I credit this to good marketing; not just because I work in marketing....... BUT, did you know that Dumpster is a trademarked word?
Other trademarked words I often use:
- Jell-O
- La-Z-Boy
- Silly Putty
- Q-Tips
- Xerox
- Band-Aid
- Crock-Pot
- Bubble Wrap
- Hula-Hoop
- Jacuzzi
Does anyone really say "cotton swabs" instead of Q-Tips these days? My point exactly. Don't even get me started on Crock-Pot.
You mean you don't use a slow cooker? I love those! I've got some good recipes you should try.
ReplyDeleteAnd Gelatin desserts are just the best. But don't forget the fruit in it.
Oh, and I have had to use a lot of adhesive bandages on Lee this week. He cut his finger while dicing tomatoes. Sad.
Good post. Love it. (what is hula-hoops real word?)
Ok, ok I guess people really do call Crock-Pots "slow cookers" at times. We wouldn't survive without ours.
ReplyDeleteI think you'd call Hula-Hoops "plastic toy hoops" or something like that.
how ahow about Velcro, post-its, sharpie, white-out, chapstick, coke, keds ( that dates me...)
ReplyDeleteoh and frisbee, nintendo, wiffle ball, teflon, saran wrap, tivo,( got Bob going now...)rollerblades--we will keep thinking
ReplyDeleteescalator, tylenol, ping-pong, fridge, levelor, levi's, thermos, playdoh, legos, scotch tape, popscicle, fudgescicle, styrofoam
ReplyDeleteI know we are out of control
Wow-good work family! :)
ReplyDeleteI like learning new things. I also frequently use "cotton swab." I just like to say the word "swab". It's funny.
ReplyDeleteOk, no surprise that your family was working on more. That is so funny. I had to laugh at that one.
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