Can You Add to the List?

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A friend of mine and I somehow wound up talking about products that are called by their "not technically true" names.  We came up with:

Any tissues: Kleenex 

Any cotton swabs: Q-Tips

Any clear tape: Scotch tape

Any plastic wrap: Saran Wrap

Any window cleaner: Windex

Any adhesive bandages: Band-aids

Any petroleum jelly: Vaseline




Comments

Delighted Hands said…
Any tire is a GoodYear......I often notice the brand name game!
April 17, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Araignee said…
That's a good list. I know I call all strong utility tape Duck tape whether it's the actual brand or a knock off.
April 17, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Kim in Oregon said…
Any copy is a Xerox.
April 17, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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