I Have Random Thoughts Of Randomness

Are British people aware that "Hoover" is a brand name, not a generic term for a vacuum cleaner?

I ask because I just heard a British person in a YouTube video talk about a "Dyson hoover."

Top | Newest First | Oldest First

Salix75 · 46-50, F

I"m sure they are. Just as many Americans use the term Kleenex and Xerox for paper tissues and photocopying, respectively

SW-User

@Salix75 Dumpster too!

Supesun · 56-60, M

We call em hoovers cos at one point just about everyone in the Uk who had a vacuum cleaner was manufactured by Hoover. The name has stuck that’s all.

SW-User

@Supesun we call all facial tissue Kleenex ..
Most of us call gelatin Jello no matter what brand it is

HUMANTRASH

We're aware, we just don't give a shit.

SmartKat · 56-60, F

It’s like Kleenex in the U.S. The generic term is “tissue” but many people say “Kleenex” - a brand of tissue.

HelterSkelter1 · M

Yes

Add a comment...