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Famous Brands That Became Generic Terms
Did You Know That Certain Brands Have Become Words We Use Every Day? This Album Is A Fascinating Selection Of Unusual Facts And Knowledge About Famous Brands Whose Names Have Entered Common Language. Discover Photos And Illustrations That Explain This Phenomenon Of Modern Etymology. It's The Perfect Entertainment For A Relaxation Break And To Improve Your General Knowledge In A Fun Way.
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#1 Google : Search online Then: The most famous modern example. "Googling" is officially in the dictionary... it doesn't matter which search engine you use.Now: The generic name for online search
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#2 IPod : MP3 player Then: Apple’s 2001 icon completely overshadowed competitors.Now: The term iPod is used interchangeably with MP3 player
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#3 Walkman : Portable cassette player Then: Sony’s revolutionary gadget in the ‘80s.Now: The generic term for portable music players before the iPod
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#4 Thermos : Vacuum flask Then: Thermos popularized the insulated bottle.Now: Its name still defines anything that keeps drinks hot or cold
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#5 Vaseline : Petroleum jelly Then: Unilever’s Vaseline brand (since the 1870s).Now: The name is basically shorthand for the substance itself, petroleum jelly
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#6 ChapStick : Lip balm Then: Pfizer’s brand name became so widespread.Now: Most people call any tube of balm a ChapStick
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#7 Polaroid : Instant camera / photo Then: Once the king of instant photography.Now: The word for any photo that develops in your hand, even with new brands
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#8 Pop-Tarts : Toaster pastries Then: Kellogg’s sugary pastry took breakfast by storm.Now: Any frosted, filled pastry might get called a Pop-Tart
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#9 Rollerblade : Inline skates Then: The brand that popularized inline skating.Now: The default name for the sport itself
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#10 Velcro : Hook-and-loop fastener Then: Technically a brand name (VELCRO®).Now: So universal the company ran a whole campaign begging people to stop using it generically
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#11 Tupperware : Plastic food container Then: The brand that made airtight storage famous.Now: A generic term for any lunchbox or leftover container
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#13 Scotch Tape : Transparent tape Then: 3M’s Scotch Tape was so successful.Now: The brand became synonymous with all clear adhesive tape
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#14 Xerox : Photocopier / Copy Then: In the ‘70s and ‘80s, "to Xerox something" meant to photocopy it.Now: A case where the company fought to protect its trademark from becoming too generic
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#15 Jacuzzi : Hot tub / Whirlpool bath Then: Originally a brand of luxury whirlpool baths.Now: Shorthand for any bubbly backyard tub or hot tub
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#16 Band-Aid : Adhesive bandage Then: Invented by Johnson & Johnson in 1920.Now: The go-to term for any small wound covering, no matter who makes it
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