Current Events > Stop calling individual products by their brand name.

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SrRd_RacinG 11/04/20 11:06:09 AM #1:	A Q-tip is not a Q-tip. The Q-tip brand makes cotton swabs. They're called cotton swabs! There's no such thing as a Band-Aid. It's called a bandage. The company Band-Aid makes bandages, God dammit! --- https://media.giphy.com/media/l3vRn3I4UyDoKyWLC/giphy.gif <cite>SrRd_RacinG posted [p:946711427] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>A Q-tip is not a Q-tip. The Q-tip brand makes cotton swabs. They're called cotton swabs! There's no such thing as a Band-Aid. It's called a bandage. The company Band-Aid makes bandages, God dammit! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Omnislasher 11/04/20 11:06:34 AM #2:	yes sir, sorry sir <cite>Omnislasher posted [p:946711437] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>yes sir, sorry sir </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Were_Wyrm 11/04/20 11:06:49 AM #3:	You need a Kleenex for your tears? --- I was a God, Valeria. I found it...beneath me. - Dr. Doom https://imgur.com/FKDXbHs <cite>Were_Wyrm posted [p:946711444] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>You need a Kleenex for your tears? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Drug_Smoker 11/04/20 11:06:51 AM #4:	cotton swab sounds kind of racist. --- I smoke the drugs GT: xXvagina420Xx <cite>Drug_Smoker posted [p:946711447] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>cotton swab sounds kind of racist. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JimmyFraska 11/04/20 11:06:59 AM #5:	Yeah how about I don't listen to this topic <cite>JimmyFraska posted [p:946711451] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>Yeah how about I don't listen to this topic </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thronedfire2 11/04/20 11:07:05 AM #6:	sorry do you need a kleenex for your tears? --- I could see you, but I couldn't hear you You were holding your hat in the breeze Turning away from me In this moment you were stolen... <cite>thronedfire2 posted [p:946711454] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>sorry do you need a kleenex for your tears? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bnui_ransder 11/04/20 11:07:12 AM #7:	Its too late and I believe there is a term for this. Like how old people call games "the nintendo" --- http://bnuiransder.tumblr.com/ So much A R T <cite>bnui_ransder posted [p:946711457] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>Its too late and I believe there is a term for this. Like how old people call games "the nintendo" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BilalPowell 11/04/20 11:07:43 AM #8:	How do I distinguish between a Ziploc bag and just a grocery bag? --- Former #1 Birmingham Iron Fan. RIP AAF <cite>BilalPowell posted [p:946711474] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>How do I distinguish between a Ziploc bag and just a grocery bag? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PatrickMahomes 11/04/20 11:07:50 AM #9:	Sorry your feelings hurt, would you like a Band-Aid? --- NFLB 2020 Summersim Roster mk. 1 (12-4): https://imgur.com/4Pvr5rT NFLB 2020 Summersim Roster mk. 2 (11-5) (ELIMINATED): https://imgur.com/BBhN2z3 <cite>PatrickMahomes posted [p:946711480] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>Sorry your feelings hurt, would you like a Band-Aid? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
R1masher 11/04/20 11:08:02 AM #10:	Who put the fly in your Vaseline? --- R1R1R1R1R1R1 <cite>R1masher posted [p:946711487] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>Who put the fly in your Vaseline? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta X 11/04/20 11:08:02 AM #11:	They're called gelatin desserts, not Jello. --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>Veggeta X posted [p:946711488] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>They're called gelatin desserts, not Jello. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
skermac 11/04/20 11:08:06 AM #12:	Also no such thing as jello its gelatin, jello is the brand name --- To the edge of the universe and back, endure and survive <cite>skermac posted [p:946711492] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>Also no such thing as jello its gelatin, jello is the brand name </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Holy_Cloud105 11/04/20 11:08:07 AM #13:	Yeah but we need Windex to clean the windows. --- Currently Replaying: The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II Working Towards The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV - The End of Saga <cite>Holy_Cloud105 posted [p:946711494] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>Yeah but we need Windex to clean the windows. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
skermac 11/04/20 11:08:45 AM #15:	Drug_Smoker posted... cotton swab sounds kind of racist. why? --- To the edge of the universe and back, endure and survive <cite>skermac posted [p:946711516] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>Drug_Smoker posted... </cite> <quote>cotton swab sounds kind of racist.</quote> why? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta X 11/04/20 11:09:25 AM #16:	BilalPowell posted... How do I distinguish between a Ziploc bag and just a grocery bag? Re-sealable zipper storage bags R1masher posted... Who put the fly in your Vaseline? Petroleum jelly --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>Veggeta X posted [p:946711539] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>BilalPowell posted... </cite> <quote>How do I distinguish between a Ziploc bag and just a grocery bag?</quote>Re-sealable zipper storage bags R1masher posted... </cite> <quote>Who put the fly in your Vaseline?</quote>Petroleum jelly </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta X 11/04/20 11:10:11 AM #17:	Holy_Cloud105 posted... Yeah but we need Windex to clean the windows. Window cleaner --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>Veggeta X posted [p:946711572] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>Holy_Cloud105 posted... </cite> <quote>Yeah but we need Windex to clean the windows.</quote>Window cleaner </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
R1masher 11/04/20 11:11:00 AM #18:	Veggeta X posted... Petroleum jelly good job, slick --- R1R1R1R1R1R1 <cite>R1masher posted [p:946711614] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>Veggeta X posted... </cite> <quote>Petroleum jelly</quote> good job, slick </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TwoDoorPC 11/04/20 11:11:14 AM #19:	in the south "i'll have a coke" "which one?" --- This post is brought to you by ExpressVPN <cite>TwoDoorPC posted [p:946711622] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>in the south "i'll have a coke" "which one?" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
vbty3 11/04/20 11:11:19 AM #20:	Its called synecdoche --- Steam Wishlist: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198043569354/wishlist <cite>vbty3 posted [p:946711625] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>Its called synecdoche </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blue_Target 11/04/20 11:11:21 AM #21:	I'm gonna Xerox this topic --- https://imgur.com/JXxiPHm https://imgur.com/JXxiPHm <cite>Blue_Target posted [p:946711627] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>I'm gonna Xerox this topic </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta X 11/04/20 11:11:55 AM #22:	Not all pain relivers are Aspirins either. --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>Veggeta X posted [p:946711646] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>Not all pain relivers are Aspirins either. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
friendbuddypal 11/04/20 11:13:15 AM #23:	Fun fact, when a trademarked name becomes synonymous with a class of product, the company loses its trademark. Elevator used to be a manufacturer of stairs, but when their signature moving stairs product took off and their name became synonymous with the product they essentially ceased to exist. --- CIA: You're a big guy. Bane: For you. <cite>friendbuddypal posted [p:946711696] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>Fun fact, when a trademarked name becomes synonymous with a class of product, the company loses its trademark. Elevator used to be a manufacturer of stairs, but when their signature moving stairs product took off and their name became synonymous with the product they essentially ceased to exist. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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BettyWhite 11/04/20 11:14:18 AM #25:	Come relax in my jacuzzi with me.. motions to giant metal trash can filled with water being heated over coal --- Currently Playing: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Currently Watching: Attack on Titan <cite>BettyWhite posted [p:946711743] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>Come relax in my jacuzzi with me.. motions to giant metal trash can filled with water being heated over coal </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ghostblob 11/04/20 11:15:43 AM #26:	In the UK we call them cotton buds and a band-aid is called a plaster. Jello is jelly. <cite>ghostblob posted [p:946711817] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>In the UK we call them cotton buds and a band-aid is called a plaster. Jello is jelly. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Laserion 11/04/20 11:16:27 AM #27:	In Spanish the English word "pamper" has no meaning. So, in Puerto Rico they call disposable diapers "Pampers" instead of "paales desechables". --- There is no "would of", "should of" or "could of". There is "would've", "should've" and "could've". <cite>Laserion posted [p:946711838] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>In Spanish the English word "pamper" has no meaning. So, in Puerto Rico they call disposable diapers "Pampers" instead of "paales desechables".</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
R1masher 11/04/20 11:17:23 AM #28:	ghostblob posted... In the UK we call them cotton buds and a band-aid is called a plaster. Jello is jelly. you call vacuuming hoovering --- R1R1R1R1R1R1 <cite>R1masher posted [p:946711872] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>ghostblob posted... </cite> <quote>In the UK we call them cotton buds and a band-aid is called a plaster. Jello is jelly.</quote> you call vacuuming hoovering </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cuttin_in_farm 11/04/20 11:17:25 AM #29:	Conflict posted... By this logic you can't call them "Kit Kats" or "Snickers", only chocolate bars. Now nobody will know which chocolate bar you're talking about. Terrible post. People refer to generic cotton swabs as Q-tips. Not all bandages are the same brand. However, it says a lot about a brands successful marketing and name recognition that they can pull it off. --- A show of kindness may not do much help, but a show of cruelty may do much harm. <cite>cuttin_in_farm posted [p:946711874] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>Conflict posted... </cite> <quote>By this logic you can't call them "Kit Kats" or "Snickers", only chocolate bars. Now nobody will know which chocolate bar you're talking about.</quote> Terrible post. People refer to generic cotton swabs as Q-tips. Not all bandages are the same brand. However, it says a lot about a brands successful marketing and name recognition that they can pull it off. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TwoDoorPC 11/04/20 11:18:28 AM #30:	R1masher posted... you call vacuuming hoovering only the low iqs --- This post is brought to you by ExpressVPN <cite>TwoDoorPC posted [p:946711913] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>R1masher posted... </cite> <quote>you call vacuuming hoovering</quote> only the low iqs </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BilalPowell 11/04/20 11:18:31 AM #31:	Veggeta X posted... BilalPowell posted... How do I distinguish between a Ziploc bag and just a grocery bag? Re-sealable zipper storage bags too long i'll stick to ziploc --- Former #1 Birmingham Iron Fan. RIP AAF <cite>BilalPowell posted [p:946711916] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>Veggeta X posted... </cite> <quote>BilalPowell posted... How do I distinguish between a Ziploc bag and just a grocery bag? Re-sealable zipper storage bags</quote>too long i'll stick to ziploc </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 11/04/20 11:18:32 AM #32:	I need to Xerox this topic --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:946711917] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>I need to Xerox this topic </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Serious Cat 11/04/20 11:18:34 AM #33:	BettyWhite posted... Come relax in my jacuzzi with me.. motions to giant metal trash can filled with water being heated over coal Literal LOL. Also something something Legos. --- I are Serious Cat This is serious thread <cite>Serious Cat posted [p:946711920] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>BettyWhite posted... </cite> <quote>Come relax in my jacuzzi with me.. motions to giant metal trash can filled with water being heated over coal</quote>Literal LOL. Also something something Legos. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pikachupwnage 11/04/20 11:19:20 AM #34:	Do this to all brand name drugs --- My Mario Maker 2 Maker ID is J2K-RFD-K4G Even In sigs FOE! http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/665/328/d75.gif <cite>pikachupwnage posted [p:946711953] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>Do this to all brand name drugs </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thronedfire2 11/04/20 11:20:01 AM #35:	Serious Cat posted... Literal LOL. Also something something Legos. tfw you ask for legos as a kid and people give you megabloks --- I could see you, but I couldn't hear you You were holding your hat in the breeze Turning away from me In this moment you were stolen... <cite>thronedfire2 posted [p:946711973] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>Serious Cat posted... </cite> <quote>Literal LOL. Also something something Legos.</quote> tfw you ask for legos as a kid and people give you megabloks </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Poop2 11/04/20 11:22:09 AM #36:	thats how you know your product is massive <cite>Poop2 posted [p:946712059] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>thats how you know your product is massive </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SrRd_RacinG 11/04/20 11:22:25 AM #37:	BettyWhite posted... Come relax in my jacuzzi with me.. motions to giant metal trash can filled with water being heated over coal Hot tub will do. --- https://media.giphy.com/media/l3vRn3I4UyDoKyWLC/giphy.gif <cite>SrRd_RacinG posted [p:946712068] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>BettyWhite posted... </cite> <quote>Come relax in my jacuzzi with me.. motions to giant metal trash can filled with water being heated over coal</quote> Hot tub will do. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
skermac 11/04/20 11:22:48 AM #38:	Were_Wyrm posted... You need a Kleenex for your tears? Tissue --- To the edge of the universe and back, endure and survive <cite>skermac posted [p:946712080] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>Were_Wyrm posted... </cite> <quote>You need a Kleenex for your tears?</quote> Tissue </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
skermac 11/04/20 11:24:14 AM #39:	pikachupwnage posted... Do this to all brand name drugs an aspirin is actually a nsaid, non steriod anti inflammatory drug --- To the edge of the universe and back, endure and survive <cite>skermac posted [p:946712146] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>pikachupwnage posted... </cite> <quote>Do this to all brand name drugs</quote> an aspirin is actually a nsaid, non steriod anti inflammatory drug </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueTigerLion 11/04/20 11:25:18 AM #40:	I actually just learned the Q-Tip thing earlier this year. Wish I had known earlier I could have saved a lot of money buying generic. Like I do with petroleum jelly. --- Hey now. <cite>BlueTigerLion posted [p:946712195] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>I actually just learned the Q-Tip thing earlier this year. Wish I had known earlier I could have saved a lot of money buying generic. Like I do with petroleum jelly. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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The_Korey 11/04/20 11:27:16 AM #42:	R1masher posted... you call vacuuming hoovering I kan't believe it took 28 posts for this to be mentioned. The UK has not been good for my sanity. --- https://imgur.com/PpxZDof \| https://imgur.com/xMGLcGE https://imgur.com/nsBw6Sy \| https://imgtc.com/i/sBYBaew.png <cite>The_Korey posted [p:946712270] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>R1masher posted... </cite> <quote>you call vacuuming hoovering</quote> I kan't believe it took 28 posts for this to be mentioned. The UK has not been good for my sanity. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BilalPowell 11/04/20 11:27:48 AM #43:	Do we have to call Oreos "chocolate cookies with cream in the middle" --- Former #1 Birmingham Iron Fan. RIP AAF <cite>BilalPowell posted [p:946712289] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>Do we have to call Oreos "chocolate cookies with cream in the middle" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dib153 11/04/20 11:27:53 AM #44:	PatrickMahomes posted... Sorry your feelings hurt, would you like a Band-Aid? Adhesive medical strip --- "Dib is my new hero. Epic insult man, epic to the max" ~ Drakona <cite>dib153 posted [p:946712292] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>PatrickMahomes posted... </cite> <quote>Sorry your feelings hurt, would you like a Band-Aid?</quote> Adhesive medical strip </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SwayM 11/04/20 12:05:39 PM #45:	my best friends mom as a kid would call EVERYTHING by its brand name and it pissed me off. Like she wouldnt say do you want some chicken noodle soup? She would ask do you want some Liptons? --- Like 90% of CE topics are the same way lol. CE is edgy/contrarian as f*** and will do anything to troll the TC/OP. -Touch <cite>SwayM posted [p:946713955] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>my best friends mom as a kid would call EVERYTHING by its brand name and it pissed me off. Like she wouldnt say do you want some chicken noodle soup? She would ask do you want some Liptons? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shotgunnova 11/04/20 12:06:55 PM #46:	Genericized Trademarks 4 Lyfe --- Take me down from the ridge where the summer ends And watch the city spread out just like a jet's flame <cite>Shotgunnova posted [p:946714015] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>Genericized Trademarks 4 Lyfe </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SmidgeIsntBack 11/04/20 12:09:01 PM #47:	dib153 posted... Adhesive medical strip The man is bleeding to death, and you're getting into a semantics argument? --- Podcast and Audiobook Board https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1364- View my ASCII art and others' at https://gfascii.art/ <cite>SmidgeIsntBack posted [p:946714110] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>dib153 posted... </cite> <quote>Adhesive medical strip</quote> The man is bleeding to death, and you're getting into a semantics argument? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 11/04/20 12:19:49 PM #48:	skermac posted... Tissue Tissue? I don't even know you! --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:946714565] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>skermac posted... </cite> <quote>Tissue</quote>Tissue? I don't even know you! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 11/04/20 12:21:32 PM #49:	pikachupwnage posted... Do this to all brand name drugs I actually do it for ibuprofen and naproxen. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:946714640] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>pikachupwnage posted... </cite> <quote>Do this to all brand name drugs</quote> I actually do it for ibuprofen and naproxen. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mistere Man 11/04/20 12:23:33 PM #50:	I usually say the brand name as it is often of a better quality so I ask for it by name. Like generic bandages I had tried often fell off in a few seconds compared to band aid brand ones. And generic gelatin brands can taste like cough syrup compared to jello brand. I have found good generic brands too, but usually if I prefer the brand name I just say that. --- Water+Fall=Radiation. <cite>Mistere Man posted [p:946714714] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>I usually say the brand name as it is often of a better quality so I ask for it by name. Like generic bandages I had tried often fell off in a few seconds compared to band aid brand ones. And generic gelatin brands can taste like cough syrup compared to jello brand. I have found good generic brands too, but usually if I prefer the brand name I just say that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BettyWhite 11/04/20 1:04:13 PM #51:	SrRd_RacinG posted... Hot tub will do. Are you gonna get in or not? --- Currently Playing: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Currently Watching: Attack on Titan <cite>BettyWhite posted [p:946716550] in Stop calli... [t:79085016]...</cite> <quote>SrRd_RacinG posted... </cite> <quote>Hot tub will do.</quote> Are you gonna get in or not? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > Stop calling individual products by their brand name.