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lsutiger2011 
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Georgia
Member since Jan 2009
530 posts
| re: Brand names that have become the generic term for an item (Posted on 1/30/13 at 3:19 am to JimMorrison)
Never heard anyone use the word coke other than for an actual coke either. Not in real life, movies, etc. Been all around these southern states and never been asked "what kind of coke?". I have been asked what kind of Soda or either do i want pepsi, coke, mtn dew, etc. I have also heard the term pop by a few people who used to live up north.
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Voorhies7
LSU Fan
Jordan Hill, La
Member since Oct 2012
380 posts
| re: Brand names that have become the generic term for an item (Posted on 1/30/13 at 5:08 am to lsutiger2011)
Bush-hog, skilsaw, &......
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MintBerry Crunch
Member since Nov 2010
818 posts
| re: Brand names that have become the generic term for an item (Posted on 1/30/13 at 5:22 am to genro)
Everyone says Coke, but I've never heard someone offer me a Coke and then ask me what kind of coke. Never. NOBODY calls a sprite "coke"
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LuckySo-n-So
LSU Fan
Member since Jul 2005
12169 posts
| re: Brand names that have become the generic term for an item (Posted on 1/30/13 at 6:23 am to MintBerry Crunch)
Dumpster
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tidalmouse 
USA Fan
Member since Jan 2009
5392 posts
| re: Brand names that have become the generic term for an item (Posted on 1/30/13 at 6:51 am to genro)
How about Duct Tape.
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nevilletiger79
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Monroe
Member since Jan 2009
10082 posts
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| re: Brand names that have become the generic term for an item (Posted on 1/30/13 at 6:52 am to LuckySo-n-So)
In a house with three women.... kotex
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beaverfever 
Arkansas Fan
Little Rock
Member since Jan 2008
4891 posts
| re: Brand names that have become the generic term for an item (Posted on 1/30/13 at 7:17 am to MintBerry Crunch)
Are ya'll from the south? Coke is definitely a de facto way to refer to all sodas. In some situations it'd be weird to just say coke but someone might say "hey is there coke at the house" and they just mean soft drinks. Very common in arkansas at least.
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beaverfever
Arkansas Fan
Little Rock
Member since Jan 2008
4891 posts
| re: Brand names that have become the generic term for an item (Posted on 1/30/13 at 7:19 am to beaverfever)
And Drano is the best answer.
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tidalmouse
USA Fan
Member since Jan 2009
5392 posts
| re: Brand names that have become the generic term for an item (Posted on 1/30/13 at 7:20 am to beaverfever)
In AL that's all anyone says."You want a coke.I got Mountain Dew."
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Bmath
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TX
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2891 posts
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| re: Brand names that have become the generic term for an item (Posted on 1/30/13 at 7:29 am to genro)
Jetski
Rollerblade
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Catman88
LSU Fan
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2004
36333 posts
| re: Brand names that have become the generic term for an item (Posted on 1/30/13 at 7:31 am to Bmath)
How has nobody mentioned styrofoam yet?
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East Coast Band 
Alabama Fan
Member since Nov 2010
9443 posts
| re: Brand names that have become the generic term for an item (Posted on 1/30/13 at 7:35 am to Catman88)
How has nobody mentioned Astroglide yet?
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polarbehr
LSU Fan
behind gump lines
Member since Sep 2011
6568 posts
| re: Brand names that have become the generic term for an item (Posted on 1/30/13 at 7:36 am to genro)
Clorox
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kfizzle85
LSU Fan
Houston
Member since Dec 2005
19817 posts
| re: Brand names that have become the generic term for an item (Posted on 1/30/13 at 7:37 am to genro)
Its not a "DirecTV DVR" dude its just a DVR. That's not some kind of trademarked brand name, dvr isn't any different than calling something a computer.
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LSUgirl4
LSU Fan
cardinal nation
Member since Sep 2009
31398 posts
| re: Brand names that have become the generic term for an item (Posted on 1/30/13 at 7:38 am to genro)
phillips? is that one?
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Contender54
LSU Fan
the Enn Oh
Member since Jan 2009
236 posts
| re: Brand names that have become the generic term for an item (Posted on 1/30/13 at 7:49 am to LSUgirl4)
Thermos
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misterdavamoto 
Iona Fan
Lakeview Proper
Member since Sep 2007
600 posts
| re: Brand names that have become the generic term for an item (Posted on 1/30/13 at 7:54 am to fr33manator)
rollerblades
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Swoopin 
Auburn Fan
Member since Jun 2011
12625 posts
| re: Brand names that have become the generic term for an item (Posted on 1/30/13 at 7:55 am to genro)
I do agree that the Coke phenomenom in the south is overstated.
And that's hard for me to say because I think it's cool. But in reality, in today's consumer brand world, people are very brand aware.
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lake2280
Alabama Fan
south
Member since Nov 2012
526 posts
| re: Brand names that have become the generic term for an item (Posted on 1/30/13 at 8:04 am to Swoopin)
When I'm mixing Seagrams sprite is my favorite coke to use.
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Proximo 
New Orleans Saints Fan
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2011
937 posts
| re: Brand names that have become the generic term for an item (Posted on 1/30/13 at 8:08 am to genro)
You're mistaking your small group with what everyone else does.
TiVo isn't used by the vast majority of people.
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