Ohh, the purple potatoes are starting to pop up. They are 2 weeks early.
>>1063764I literally talk about the product made by the company with the name. Which is why I distinguish between Bandaid and bandages. Where I live everyone else does the same thing.
Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen when talking about off brands.
Tissue when talking about any tissue, no one says "Kleenex".
Cotton swabs for generic items, but "Q-tip" when you want quality (usually for the sturdier shaft).
You don't refer to all trucks as "Chevys" or all soda pop/soft drinks as "Coke" do you?