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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
Most of us call gelatin Jello no matter what brand it is
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