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Originally posted by wptw
Likewise, many of you call any old facial tissue a Kleenex. No one is going to correct you because it’s become generally accepted. But technically, not every tissue is a Kleenex.
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Yes, and not every tampon is a Tampax and not every photocopier is a Xerox and not every gelatin is Jello.
Actually, there is a term for when the "brand name" becomes the name of the thing itself but I just can't think of what it is right now.