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18th September 2004, 03:24 PM #1
Brand names
My wife always has a go at me that after 10 years I still hoover the floor instead of vacuuming. I then recoil with esky and gladwrap. So I started thinking of brand names that we use quite acceptably with the generic product. I'm not looking for names that are just very common (eg McDonalds, Microsoft) but names where we use the brand name but don't really care if we get the brand product or not. Bacardi and coke is a good example. If I ordered a Bacardi & Coke, I'd be annoyed if it was generic white rum that I got, but probably wouldn't mind if it wasn't actually coca-cola.
Here's my list:
hoover - vacuum
esky - plastic box to keep food/drink cool (what is the generic name?)
gladwrap - clingfilm/ clingwrap
coke - cola
velcro - hook and loop fastener
walkman - portable tape/cd player
sellotape - sticky tape
xerox - photocopier
band-aid - plaster
some ones more relevant to this BB
tarmac - bitumen
allen key - hex head wrench
perspex - clear plastic sheet
masonite - hardboard
Any others?They laughed when I said I was going to be a comedian. They're not laughing now.
Bob Monkhouse
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18th September 2004, 03:56 PM #2
Tek Screws - Self Drilling Screws
Dynabolts - Expansion Anchors
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18th September 2004, 07:15 PM #3
biro = ball point pen
"Black & Decker" = circular saw
Derwents = Coloured pencils
Ramset (gun) = explosive power tool.I wanted to become a brickie but my old man said "No son, learn a trade."
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19th September 2004, 08:28 AM #4
Shifter-adjustable spanner
Crescent (haven't heard this one for a long time) as above.
Mixmaster-food mixer
Singer-sewing machine
Jeep-any 4WD
Landrover-as above which I personally hate as I have a real 4WDStupidity kills. Absolute stupidity kills absolutely.
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19th September 2004, 08:40 AM #5
Weber - kettle bbq
Victa - lawnmower
Hills Hoist - clothesline
Ugh Boots - sheepskin boots (now a US patented name)
Crosby's - slippers (as Crosby's they're grrreat mate)Regards,
BigPop
(I never get lost, because everyone tells me where to go!!!)
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19th September 2004, 09:57 PM #6Retired
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Gees the best known of the lot:
ASPRO for any painkiller.
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19th September 2004, 10:06 PM #7Originally Posted by BigPeteI wanted to become a brickie but my old man said "No son, learn a trade."
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19th September 2004, 10:28 PM #8
Laccky (elastic) bands - Bungies??:eek:
Father's Favourite - Mum's ......oops, HP sauceSquizzy
"It is better to be ignorant and ask a stupid question than to be plain Stupid and not ask at all" {screamed by maths teacher in Year 8}
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19th September 2004, 10:35 PM #9
Oops Duckman you are right it is Grosby's (They are still Grrreeat Mate - Woof)
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Occo Straps - Elastic Tie downs or Bungy CordsRegards,
BigPop
(I never get lost, because everyone tells me where to go!!!)
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19th September 2004, 10:37 PM #10
A few more:
Gerni: Pressure washer
Bobcat: Skidsteer loader
Dingo: Mini Skidsteer loader
Gyprock: Plasterboard
Alsynite: clear fibreglass roof sheeting
Besser Blocks: Concrete masonry blocks
Craftwood: Medium Density Fibreboard
Pyneboard: Particleboard
Aquaboard: Moisure resistant particleboard
Laminex: High pressure laminate
Mick"If you need a machine today and don't buy it,
tomorrow you will have paid for it and not have it."
- Henry Ford 1938
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20th September 2004, 02:30 AM #11
like aspro..... panadol - paracetemol (sp)
Got any panadol? yeah but its the chemist's own brand LMAO
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20th September 2004, 12:55 PM #12
Brevil for Jaffel (toasted sandwitch)
Kleenex for tissueGreat minds discuss ideas,
average minds discuss events,
small minds discuss people
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21st September 2004, 10:19 AM #13
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26th September 2004, 10:33 PM #14
nico - Texta
Didn't find that out till I moved to Queensland.
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26th September 2004, 11:10 PM #15
Then theres brand names that are different in different places.
like threaded rod is called booker rod in queensland & something else (i forget what) in vic & nsw
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