Soda or Pop???

[Fox 6]

think from the pop in "soda pop"

Also isnt kleenex a generic name for tissues? like band-aids for bandages

[manasecret]

Everyone thinks the term they grew up with is the best and everyone else's is stupid and they're so happy to tell the world all about it. There are several terms for that mindset. I'll stick with the simple 'egotism'.

That said, saying 'pop' is stupid.

Originally Posted by Bond

How could "Coke" even be the generic name for soft drinks, considering it refers to a specific soft drink? That's like "Kleenex" being the generic name for tissues.

Well... exactly the point I was going to make. How many people ask for a Kleenex? How many people ask if you want to go play Frisbee? Do you say "let's go play flying disc"? No? Well, how could "Frisbee" even be the generic name for flying discs, considering it refers to a specific flying disc? But perhaps you were being sarcastic -- in that case, this post refers to everyone else.

As a matter or disclosure, I typically say 'coke' because that is the language used here. I also say 'soda'. I never say 'pop' or 'other', though when being specific I do of course refer to the exact brand name.

[Bond]

Originally Posted by manasecret

Well... exactly the point I was going to make. How many people ask for a Kleenex? How many people ask if you want to go play Frisbee? Do you say "let's go play flying disc"? No? Well, how could "Frisbee" even be the generic name for flying discs, considering it refers to a specific flying disc? But perhaps you were being sarcastic -- in that case, this post refers to everyone else.

I was being a little of both... I do think using Kleenex as the generic name for tissues is rather silly, but I don't think it really matters.

Like you said, I normally just appease however the locals refer to soft drinks - especially at restaurants.

[Angrist]

Originally Posted by manasecret

I never say 'pop' or 'other'

lol

I don't get it when people say Kleenex. But I don't think Dutch has any other name for frisbee...

[Teuthida]

I keep hearing in articles and such that people call tissues, Kleenex. But I have never actually heard anyone ever call them that. It's always just tissues.

[manasecret]

Brand names used as common words:

Xerox
Band-Aid
Kleenex
Frisbee
Aspirin
Coke
Tylenol
Velcro
Jello
Popsicle
Ziploc
Saran Wrap
Q-Tip
Chapstick

And on and on. Go a few posts down here -- http://wordfreaks.tribe.net/thread/6...f-3fb5e4ca556a

[Angrist]

For most of them we don't have a particular brand. Could be anything. Here's what we call them.

Xerox --- kopiëerapparaat (copying machine, I assume that's what a xerox is)
Band-Aid --- bandage
Kleenex --- we have that brand here, but we usually use a translation of tissue
Frisbee --- frisbee without capital F
Aspirin --- aspirin, paracetamol... painkiller
Coke --- we call it cola. Coca cola or Pepsi cola, or other brands.
Tylenol --- never heard of this painkiller
Velcro --- 'klitteband', which is basically a description consisting of 2 words
Jello --- gelatine pudding
Popsicle --- ijsje (ijs + the smaller form)
Ziploc --- don't think we have a good name for this
Saran Wrap --- 'folie', foil
Q-Tip --- 'wattenstaafje', cottonwool staff + smaller form
Chapstick --- Labello is the brand here, commonly used to talk about a lip balsam.

Of course we have our own words. Luxaflex is commonly used, same with maggi. There have to be more but I don't have time to look them up. Google those 2.
Oh, do people there call navigation systems TomToms? I hate that here, people don't realize they don't own a TomTom but another brand...

[manasecret]

Originally Posted by Angrist

For most of them we don't have a particular brand. Could be anything. Here's what we call them.

Xerox --- kopiëerapparaat (copying machine, I assume that's what a xerox is) - Yeah nowadays copy machine is more common here
Band-Aid --- bandage --- though bandage would work here, too, this is one of those words which I hardly ever say anything besides Band-Aid as specifically a bandage with sticky ends
Kleenex --- we have that brand here, but we usually use a translation of tissue --- I think both Kleenex and tissue are both commonly used
Frisbee --- frisbee without capital F --- same word, eh?
Aspirin --- aspirin, paracetamol... painkiller --- isn't aspirin one of those drugs that originated somewhere in Europe?
Coke --- we call it cola. Coca cola or Pepsi cola, or other brands. --- Yeah, 'cola', that's what 'other' refers to! Another one popped in my head yesterday -- 'soft drink'. And I'll still use both of those before I even think about using 'pop'
Tylenol --- never heard of this painkiller --- Tylenol? Never? Its generic name is acetaminophen. One of the most common painkillers used here, it's an additive to a lot of other drugs.
Velcro --- 'klitteband', which is basically a description consisting of 2 words --- you can tell by just the sound of it what klitteband must be
Jello --- gelatine pudding --- Ah, this is another one like Band-Aid where I would never use any other word besides jello, or 'Jell-O' to be precise
Popsicle --- ijsje (ijs + the smaller form) --- 'ijs' must be ice then?
Ziploc --- don't think we have a good name for this
Saran Wrap --- 'folie', foil --- foil here is specifically a wrap or thin sheet made of metal, Saran is always plastic
Q-Tip --- 'wattenstaafje', cottonwool staff + smaller form --- I'm totally going to start calling Q-Tips 'cottonwool staffs', that's awesome!
Chapstick --- Labello is the brand here, commonly used to talk about a lip balsam. --- Labello, sounds Italian

Of course we have our own words. Luxaflex is commonly used, same with maggi. There have to be more but I don't have time to look them up. Google those 2.
Oh, do people there call navigation systems TomToms? I hate that here, people don't realize they don't own a TomTom but another brand...

Luxaflex --- called blinds here
Maggi --- Wiki article on it! Sounds delicious, actually, and I'm surprised it's not around here

I'm not as familiar with what people call their GPS navigation systems, though I believe 'TomTom' has been somewhat genericized.

[ZebraRampage]

Originally Posted by manasecret

I'm not as familiar with what people call their GPS navigation systems, though I believe 'TomTom' has been somewhat genericized.

I think if there's any brand that people call a GPS system it would be a Garmin. I've heard people say "I'll just use my Garmin to figure out where such and such place is". I hate GPS Navigation systems anyway though because they make the world dumber. Why can't anyone read maps anymore? The only thing a GPS makes sense for is if you're looking for an exact address on a really long street, because who knows which part of the street the numbers start on unless you're familiar with the area.

[manasecret]

Originally Posted by ZebraRampage

I hate GPS Navigation systems anyway though because they make the world dumber. Why can't anyone read maps anymore? The only thing a GPS makes sense for is if you're looking for an exact address on a really long street, because who knows which part of the street the numbers start on unless you're familiar with the area.

Dude, you have become an old man. Do you look down on all the young whippersnappers in your neighborhood, too? Never use a calculator? You know those things make the world dumber!

Easier <> Dumber. IMO, dumb people are just dumb to begin with, it's not the GPS navigator making them dumb.

[Angrist]

I had fun Googling those. (Is 'to Google' one of those words?)

[manasecret]

Originally Posted by Angrist

I had fun Googling those. (Is 'to Google' one of those words?)

Wait, so you have all different brands there for those I reckon. What are the equivalents there?

[manasecret]

There ya go. Though (and I guess this goes for any of these words) when I say Google something, I really mean Google it, since Google is the best. And anyone who thinks differently is a big dumb poopy head!

[Soviet Stinger]

It's coke, dammit, you wouldn't understand. But soda is a close second.

The fuck is pop?

[Jonbo298]

I call it pop. Just grew up hearing that name and stuck with it. Soda if I'm feeling "weird"