Mortar Bored Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 There are a few brands that define their product by the brand name. In the olden days, a vacuum cleaner was called a Hoover, a vacuum flask was called a Thermos flask, I can't think of an alternative name for crosse & blackwells pickle that tells me exactly what I'm getting. Any other examples of the brand supplanting the product would be most welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Hibsing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Skidmarks Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Sellotape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Durex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Taser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyerTon Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 There are a few brands that define their product by the brand name. In the olden days, a vacuum cleaner was called a Hoover, I think a lot of folk still use 'Hoover' for vacuum cleaner so not sure about 'olden days' e.g. need a new hoover and buy a Dyson. Not need a new 'vacuum cleaner' Would you say: I'm away to vacuum the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullerene Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Apparently, when the pocket camera was invented by Kodak, they started with a slogan "Every camera is a Kodak", then their lawyers told them this was a bad idea. In America, cling film is often called "Saran wrap". Isn't "Fridge" short for Fridgedair - as opposed to Refrigerator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Sellotape. Durex. In Australia, Durex was a brand name for an adhesive tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Skidmarks Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Would you say: I'm away to vacuum the car? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 In Australia, Durex was a brand name for an adhesive tape. Yup - I mind that from a Jasper Carrot routine. I'm not comparing you to Jasper Carrot, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Skidmarks Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Yup - I mind that from a Jasper Carrot routine. I'm not comparing you to Jasper Carrot, btw. Dont encourage him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyerTon Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Post-it notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endieinreekie Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Tannoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Tannoy. Xerox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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paranoid android Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 When did Kraft dinner become cheesy pasta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDcups Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Smeg For the fridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Dr. Young's Ideal Rectal Dilators. I assume the term is in common usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeboy Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Branston sas is the dugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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