• Karcinogen
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    10 months ago

    Same thing happened to Trampoline. Trampoline was the brand. The generic name is rebound tumbler.

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      Velcro, Hoover (in the UK), Band-Aid; there are tons of them. I’d say Tupperware is at that level, even if not officially so. I’d even argue Coke is - even if I know a palce only does Pepsi, I’m still going to ask for a Coke.

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        There are parts of the US where they use soda; parts that use pop; and parts that use coke. In the latter, the following conversation is normal:

        Server: what kind of coke would you like?

        Me: root beer.

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          Being from a “soda” location, this conversation makes my brain do a double take.