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Originally posted by ultra_agent9
Thanks for the examples. I didn't realise there were so many, I think some of us have forgotten what the generic term originally was. Some products were the first of their kind and thus, that name stuck eg. walkman, pop tarts, and chap stick etc
Makes it that much easier to sell when you don't know any other name for it.
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How about the name of the originator is easier than it's actual name?
Walkman or personal stereo?
Pop tart or toaster pastry?
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