tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post4157899482061900751..comments2023-11-12T11:31:23.535-05:00Comments on My Five Men: Proprietary EponymsBetsy Brockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-84026078740350985532012-04-20T17:06:55.737-04:002012-04-20T17:06:55.737-04:00Very neat list. I catch myself all the time, for ...Very neat list. I catch myself all the time, for example Kool-Aid when i'm actually drinking crystal light, the Kleenex thing for tissues, yeah…it's just one of those conventions. Glad you compiled all of these, some I never new like Brassiere , kerosene and Celluloid to name a few. Very informative. Just more things to catch yourself saying :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05885047796180529498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-12749766750821704772010-08-16T10:25:53.041-04:002010-08-16T10:25:53.041-04:00These were fun! I say skivvies for fun occasional...These were fun! I say skivvies for fun occasionally, but not usually. I sure didn't know it was an active trademark. I'd check it out, but I'm afraid of the pictures that might pop up on my computer.Kayrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08735245416162284974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-85130527927186529852010-08-15T21:22:16.673-04:002010-08-15T21:22:16.673-04:00I just thought of another one I say! Windex!..no ...I just thought of another one I say! Windex!..no matter what the brand of glass cleaner it is! ;)Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-76499100014300798882010-08-15T18:49:32.781-04:002010-08-15T18:49:32.781-04:00LD ~ I haven't thought of 'magic' mark...LD ~ I haven't thought of 'magic' markers for years! But I do remember calling them that! :)Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-15583896318585857272010-08-15T18:43:55.132-04:002010-08-15T18:43:55.132-04:00As an old art teacher I couldn't break the hab...As an old art teacher I couldn't break the habit of calling all markers, magic markers. That is because that was the only thing available for years.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-85797283550515540002010-08-15T10:32:29.163-04:002010-08-15T10:32:29.163-04:00I love it! And yes, my husband sometimes says ski...I love it! And yes, my husband sometimes says skivvies.Solar Poweredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545526683637163374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-28452595950533265422010-08-15T09:45:52.679-04:002010-08-15T09:45:52.679-04:00LOL! I remember my Granddad saying "skivvies...LOL! I remember my Granddad saying "skivvies"!Tannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-64380229303185720432010-08-15T08:32:52.863-04:002010-08-15T08:32:52.863-04:00I think I use all the ones you mentioned. They'...I think I use all the ones you mentioned. They're just easier to say. I mean q-tip vs. cotton swab or Band Aid vs. adhesive bandage. I guess I'm lazy! Loved the comment about "sticking plasters"! Never heard that before!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658368332496429493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-63904204340246979972010-08-15T04:26:57.939-04:002010-08-15T04:26:57.939-04:00skivvies, thats funny
also hoover - as a noun and...skivvies, thats funny<br /><br />also hoover - as a noun and a verb!lettucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872380339261609060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-88050227202569131162010-08-14T21:55:18.799-04:002010-08-14T21:55:18.799-04:00How interesting, Betsy! I definitely use a lot of ...How interesting, Betsy! I definitely use a lot of them! And...I say 'Skivvies'! lol I took a look at your wonderful chair! You are right! Great minds do think alike! I love the back of yours! And mine had 4 layers of fabric on the seat. It seems our chiars have been around a time or two! Happy weekend!...hugs...DebbieConfessions of a Plate Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264220207447111061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-8657812133216554852010-08-14T19:37:55.233-04:002010-08-14T19:37:55.233-04:00Oh, I say bandaid, kleenex and also jello..there a...Oh, I say bandaid, kleenex and also jello..there are more too! Great and interesting post! Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />NancyNancy's Noteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581544104958017280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-78972811575113410152010-08-14T17:48:45.865-04:002010-08-14T17:48:45.865-04:00lol@skivvies.Wow this is interesting.LoL@brassiere...lol@skivvies.Wow this is interesting.LoL@brassiere too.So funny.I say jello, and I say bandaide.Great blog Betsy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-70363069073241924952010-08-14T16:24:12.098-04:002010-08-14T16:24:12.098-04:00military guys say skivvies :)
and your morning g...military guys say skivvies :)<br /><br />and your morning glories are so pretty!Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898829593961271218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-57788701638329436332010-08-14T12:08:33.858-04:002010-08-14T12:08:33.858-04:00Oh what a fun post. Funny without your wealth of ...Oh what a fun post. Funny without your wealth of information, I would never have known these fun words work.<br /><br /><br />Some things we've said for years and never gave it a thought....I'll be looking now too...but my nose is running so I better go find the kleenex ~~~oops, mine are actually Whisper Soft from Homelife!!!!Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941735389982354519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-49565640449500578842010-08-14T11:56:54.902-04:002010-08-14T11:56:54.902-04:00I just popped by from The Sunday Roast over at Edd...I just popped by from The Sunday Roast over at Eddie Bluelights place........ where* Mmm* from *Mr Toast* actually recommended you as a jolly good blogger to Roast.<br />Well I felt I wanted to click your link and see who this lady was with 5 men in her life! Really Intrigued.<br /><br />Anyway..... I am now looking at your lovely blog and in answer to your question...... Jello = gelatin (or rather jelly) and Band Aid is known as a STICKING PLASTER over here.<br />If you want to find out about this Roast go to Eddybluelights@blogspot.com on his blog Clouds & Silvery Linings it is good fun.<br />Maggie<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-73834471706666051332010-08-14T09:55:01.698-04:002010-08-14T09:55:01.698-04:00Band Aid, Jello and of course all soft drinks are ...Band Aid, Jello and of course all soft drinks are Coke/hanannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12627958113283042574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-56056435391963800872010-08-14T08:32:21.275-04:002010-08-14T08:32:21.275-04:00Stevie ~ LOL! You are hilarious1 OK, now I admit...Stevie ~ LOL! You are hilarious1 OK, now I admit that if they are airconditioned it's time to buy new. Sounds like my boys' socks!<br />I'd love to hear you say that with your southern accent! ;)Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-4793648745467026212010-08-14T08:21:47.172-04:002010-08-14T08:21:47.172-04:00I stopped saying Kleenex about a year ago when I r...I stopped saying Kleenex about a year ago when I realized not all boxes were the brand name and now I say tissue. Tissue doesn't roll off my tongue like Kleenex did though.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-40575585920553309572010-08-14T06:25:19.308-04:002010-08-14T06:25:19.308-04:00Betsy, that is so interesting :-) English is not m...Betsy, that is so interesting :-) English is not my mother tongue so this makes it all double more interesting for me :-) happy w-e!Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09891761282823761830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-71843308832715567952010-08-14T05:44:50.592-04:002010-08-14T05:44:50.592-04:00Some call it bathroom tissue. I call it toilet pa...Some call it bathroom tissue. I call it toilet paper. LOLMattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979949404266325705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-13206041180852726342010-08-14T03:53:52.106-04:002010-08-14T03:53:52.106-04:00Interesting - some of those names have crossed int...Interesting - some of those names have crossed international boundaries and some haven't. I'd call those cotton buds. I have a Hoover though (even though it's a Panasonic vacuum cleaner)!jennyfreckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221511824958069710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-85856727798363970522010-08-14T01:01:24.086-04:002010-08-14T01:01:24.086-04:00I try to use Skivvies in at least 5 or 6 sentences...I try to use Skivvies in at least 5 or 6 sentences each day. Such as, "I've got to wash my Skivvies tomorrow before I run out of them." Or how about, "It's time to shop for new Skivvies. All of mine are air-conditioned." Or, "The Queen puts on her Skivvies one foot at a time, so don't let her intimidate you."steviewrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233066158555762167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-81903355454779732852010-08-13T23:56:41.526-04:002010-08-13T23:56:41.526-04:00Roy ~ thanks for the headsup about Alan's post...Roy ~ thanks for the headsup about Alan's post...I've been busy with auctions all week and haven't been visiting! I'll go check it out!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-61750408894676513332010-08-13T23:50:16.365-04:002010-08-13T23:50:16.365-04:00Heh, heh! I think we just had this same conversati...Heh, heh! I think we just had this same conversation over on Alan's <i>News from Nowhere</i> blog earlier this week. As Baino pointed out then, this is how language develops. Although I still think it's hilarious that all over the world of the former British Commonwealth people all "hoover" their carpets, no matter what brand of vacuum cleaner they're using.Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01648670975466222140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-59682280055409175802010-08-13T22:58:22.774-04:002010-08-13T22:58:22.774-04:00Band Aid, jello, and kleenex. Here Xerox is a comp...Band Aid, jello, and kleenex. Here Xerox is a company where almost everyone's daddy but mine used to work. (My Aunt Margie did work there though...) How about a Kodak moment? (My daddy didn't work there either...) Is it still a Kodak moment even if I have an Olympus camera?<br /><br />We still have Saran Wrap here.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293816902877287168noreply@blogger.com