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Discussion in 'General Chat' started by monacoger, Mar 22, 2016.

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  1. DevAdvocate

    DevAdvocate Gigging bassist

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    Biro
    Hoover
    Tippex
    Sellotape
    Bubble Wrap
    Escalator
    Thermos Flask
    Taser
    Aspirin
    Yo Yo
    Chapstick
    Frisbee
    Jacuzzi
    Pogo stick
    Velcro
    Zipper
     
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    DevAdvocate, Mar 22, 2016
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  2. Mick O'Toon

    Mick O'Toon Well-Known Member

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    Good point Gambo,I use the terms Thermos,Aspirin,Walkman,Band-Aid etc
     
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    Mick O'Toon, Mar 22, 2016
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  3. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction Well-Known Member

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    The correct term is Proprietary Eponyms <ok>
     
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    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction, Mar 22, 2016
  4. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction Well-Known Member

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    All examples of proprietary eponyms
     
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    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction, Mar 22, 2016
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  5. Gambol

    Gambol George Clooney's wee brother

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    Well, thank you, good sir. <ok>
     
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    Gambol, Mar 22, 2016
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  6. DevAdvocate

    DevAdvocate Gigging bassist

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    Iain seems to have gone awfully quiet.
     
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    DevAdvocate, Mar 22, 2016
  7. DUNCAN DONUTS

    DUNCAN DONUTS SOCIAL JUSTICE WARRIOR

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    I will stop using my trademark saying after posts since Iain stole it .
    Fun fact .
     
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    DUNCAN DONUTS, Mar 22, 2016
  8. DUNCAN DONUTS

    DUNCAN DONUTS SOCIAL JUSTICE WARRIOR

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    Rollerblading
     
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    DUNCAN DONUTS, Mar 22, 2016
  9. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction Well-Known Member

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    Sorry, that's a verb :(
     
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    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction, Mar 22, 2016
  10. monacoger

    monacoger POTY 2021

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    You forgot Tannoy, Russell
     
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    monacoger, Mar 22, 2016
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  11. monacoger

    monacoger POTY 2021

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    Sorry, on my way home, still doesn't change the fact that the guy's mum didn't invent Tippex. Sup it up baldy!
     
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    monacoger, Mar 22, 2016
  12. DUNCAN DONUTS

    DUNCAN DONUTS SOCIAL JUSTICE WARRIOR

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    Rollerblades
     
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    DUNCAN DONUTS, Mar 22, 2016
  13. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction Well-Known Member

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    Quick google and, yes! Rollerblades is a brand, the technically correct term for the product themselves is "inline skates". Thank you for that nugget
     
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    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction, Mar 22, 2016
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  14. DUNCAN DONUTS

    DUNCAN DONUTS SOCIAL JUSTICE WARRIOR

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    Rollerbladers ?
     
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    DUNCAN DONUTS, Mar 22, 2016
  15. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction Well-Known Member

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    **** off with that ****e
     
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    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction, Mar 22, 2016
  16. Ciaran

    Ciaran Going for 55

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    Fairy up liquid.
     
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    Ciaran, Mar 22, 2016
  17. DUNCAN DONUTS

    DUNCAN DONUTS SOCIAL JUSTICE WARRIOR

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    It's not everyday we get someone that knows their **** on here Jacky
     
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    DUNCAN DONUTS, Mar 22, 2016
  18. monacoger

    monacoger POTY 2021

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    How about me, Simon?
     
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    monacoger, Mar 22, 2016
  19. Ciaran

    Ciaran Going for 55

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    There's a thread requiring your attention.
     
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    Ciaran, Mar 22, 2016
  20. Archers Road

    Archers Road Urban Spaceman

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    Scientifically, a donkey is a form of reptile. Or is that fish? Can't remember. One of those anyway.
     
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    Archers Road, Mar 22, 2016
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