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Aces@lemmy.today to Cool Guides@lemmy.caEnglish · 2 years ago

Brand names that have become common words

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Brand names that have become common words

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Aces@lemmy.today to Cool Guides@lemmy.caEnglish · 2 years ago
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  • JCreazy@midwest.social
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    I try to avoid using all these names and instead use the more generic names.

    • rigatti@lemmy.world
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      What do you use for zipper, super hero, and trampoline?

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        I too would like to know.

        Fastener? Meta human? Bouncy springy thingy?

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          The German word for zipper is literally “tear/rip fastener” (Reißverschluss)

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            Because like everything straightforward and self explanatory is German. Love it!

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            BLAKENHOVEN!

            I have no idea what word was said in the TikTok video but the lady was so serious saying it!!

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        From Wikipedia: A zipper, zip, fly, or zip fastener, formerly known as a clasp locker

        Trampoline: The generic term for the trademarked trampoline was a rebound tumbler

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          I believe of someone ever asked me to use my Rebound Tumbler I’d be forced to punch them in the face.

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          XYCL (examine your clasp locker)

        • SwallowsDick@lemmy.world
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          Me inviting women to my rebound tumbler:

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        Okay, maybe not all of them but honestly that’s because I didn’t know they were brand names

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