Do you 'search on the internet' or 'Google it?'

Post by **fgalkin** » 2005-06-29 08:29pm

Well, I come from a country where every SUV is a "Jeep" and every brandy is a cognac.

Have a very nice day.
-fgalkin

Chardok · Post by **Chardok** » 2005-06-29 08:30pm

Zaia wrote:Do you...

Search or Google?
Copy or Xerox?
Vacuum or Hoover?
Use tissues or Kleenex?
Eat waffles or Eggos?

I'm sure there are others, so feel free to add to the list. Are you one of those people who use brand names to refer to all objects of that variety or of the actions that brand name item performs?

If so, do you realize how annoying you are?

I googled Xerox machine, Vacuumed the carpet, blew my nose with kleenex, and eat waffles.

Also, I only use Band-aids. (Forgot about that one, Z.

)

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » 2005-06-29 08:42pm

Zaia wrote:Search or Google?

I Google, but more because I like not dealing with gratuitous and menacing graphics, and the fact that Google is always constantly improving.

Before Google became a phenomenon, I 'searched the internet'.

Copy or Xerox?

I use both interchangably.

Vacuum or Hoover?

Niether, since there isn't a vacuum cleaner in the house hold. Otherwise, I call them "vacuums", which is a little misleading. Sometimes I refer them as "that noise".

Use tissues or Kleenex?

Kleenex. I use "tissue" in reference to anything else that's semi-permeable.

Eat waffles or Eggos?

Waffles.

I also use "band-aids" to refer to the adhesive strips that cover minor cuts. I use the ambiguous "soda" to describe black, carbonated fluid, but since there are noticable differences between brands, I sometimes refer to them by name. I do have a nasty habit of referring to generic supermarket goods by the name of the products that lead the industry (possibly to condole myself for being too cheap to have the actual brand). Of course, I never refer to substances developed in a laboratory by their proper multi-syllabic names, but rather by the name they're marketed under. I refer to any large toy water gun as a "Super Soaker" and fully posable military-themed toys as "G.I. Joes".

Lord Woodlouse · Post by **Lord Woodlouse** » 2005-06-29 09:58pm

Sometimes, sometimes not.

Hoover, for me, is virtually a word in it's own right meaning "to suck up".

Oddly enough after working a long time in a cafe that sells only pepsi I've got into the habit of asking for "diet pepsi" by default, even when they only sell "diet coke" (or worse yet, "diet roller cola").

Post by **Kuja** » 2005-06-30 12:26am

Zaia wrote:Do you...

Search or Google?

I search Google.

Copy or Xerox?

Copy.

Vacuum or Hoover?

Vacuum.

Use tissues or Kleenex?

I swap back and forth.

Eat waffles or Eggos?

LEGGO MY EGGO!:mrgreen:

Captain Cyran · Post by **Captain Cyran** » 2005-06-30 12:31am

Zaia wrote:Search or Google?

Google

Copy or Xerox?

Copy

Vacuum or Hoover?

If I said I had to Hoover the floor, I think I would have to stab myself to death with a fork.

Use tissues or Kleenex?

Mixture of both.

Eat waffles or Eggos?

Waffles.

The Grim Squeaker · Post by **The Grim Squeaker** » 2005-06-30 02:16am

Man of Google, apart from that half of the brand names (Kleenex, eggos) are quite unknown to me, being a barbarian from oversea.

General Brock · Post by **General Brock** » 2005-06-30 03:45am

I usually use a generic term, but a corporate infringement usually pops up now and again for common items like kleenex or xerox, because that's how I first learned of the concepts.

WyrdNyrd · Post by **WyrdNyrd** » 2005-06-30 05:47am

I never use any of these terms, but that's just 'cos I'm anal-retentive.

Usage of trade-names seems to vary by culture.

Very few people in South Africa use Xerox or Hoover in this fashion, although it does happen occasionally. But we do use the terms Coke, Kleenex and Walkman a lot. And of course, we have never heard of "Eggo".

Some mainly local examples are "Cadac" for "gas barbecue", "Disprin" for "headache tablet", "Jacuzzi" for "hot tub with bubbles", and "HTH" for "swimming-pool chlorine".

I believe "Biro" substitutes for "ballpoint pen" in Blighty. Any Brits care to corroborate/deny?

Lord Woodlouse · Post by **Lord Woodlouse** » 2005-06-30 07:17am

WyrdNyrd wrote: I believe "Biro" substitutes for "ballpoint pen" in Blighty. Any Brits care to corroborate/deny?

You are correct. It's just a damn sight easier than saying "ballpoint pen" and yes, I know "pen" is easier than either, but sometimes you want to be specific about what type of pen you want.

I don't know why it would bother anyone to use a brand name that's popularly used. If anyone started ranting to me about it I'm sure I'd look at them in a bemused fashion and perhaps invite them to pucker up and kiss my bum cheeks.

Dooey Jo · Post by **Dooey Jo** » 2005-06-30 07:19am

Do you 'search on the internet' or 'Google it'?

Yes. You can search the internet on any search site (well, not really, but you can search the search engine's databases, at least), but you cannot google from Altavista. Google isn't the only search engine I use, so I do both. I never use brand names for stuff unless I actually mean that particular brand. Doing otherwise could lead to strange misunderstandings; "this is a Doom called Quake III"...

thejester · Post by **thejester** » 2005-06-30 07:38am

Google it, generally; most stuff only requires that. If I think someone should use other search engines, I'll name them; so my answer is I don't say 'search the internet'.

kheegster · Post by **kheegster** » 2005-06-30 09:27am

Depends on the context...taking for example instant noodles:

In UK, it's 'pot noodles'
In US, it's 'ramen'
In Malaysia (and India, my friends tell me), it's 'Maggi'

Obviously if I'm going to persist calling instant noodles 'Maggi' as I have done for most of my life, I'd only do it back home and nowhere else.

I sometimes get irritated when Americans ask me to 'Xerox' something, when virtually every single photocopier I've used outside the US were NOT made by Xerox.

LaserRifleofDoom · Post by **LaserRifleofDoom** » 2005-06-30 10:51am

I use "google" and "search the internet" depending on context.

I always vacuum, never hoover.

I usually use kleenex, but the occasional tissue happens.

I eat waffles. Eggo is the devil.

Xerox and copy mean the same thing.

Mrs Kendall · Post by **Mrs Kendall** » 2005-06-30 10:52am

Zaia wrote:Search or Google?

Search/Google depending on what I feel like saying that day

Copy or Xerox?

I Photocopy, my documents

Vacuum or Hoover?

I Vacuum the house

Use tissues or Kleenex?

I use the word Kleenex, no matter what brand it is..even if I'm using toilet paper to blow my nose.. just a bad habit I guess

Eat waffles or Eggos?

Waffles.

I still use Walkman as well and I only use band aid brand bandaids so I always call them bandaids anyway (hey, they're the only ones that stay on when you wash.)

If so, do you realize how annoying you are?

So I guess I'm only somewhat annoying

Macunaima · Post by **Macunaima** » 2005-06-30 01:09pm

Isn't "Scotch tape" and "durex" also used as generic terms for adeshive tape? I believe those names were trademarks of 3M, but I'm not sure... I know that is a condom brand in UK, anyway. The use of durex (for tape) and band-aid as generic term for those kind of products is already very common in Brazil; xerox is used as a verb as well, but not Google, at least not yet.

Hawkwings · Post by **Hawkwings** » 2005-06-30 01:29pm

I still don't know why people say "scotch tape" when "tape" or "clear tape" works just fine. You can even say "duck (duct) tape" and "black (electrical) tape".

Post by **Mr Bean** » 2005-06-30 01:35pm

I google, I use kleenex, I also use DUCK tape, I Copy, and waffles are tasty because Eggo's are completly diffrent from Waffles, waffles taste good.

Ace Pace · Post by **Ace Pace** » 2005-06-30 04:01pm

Only Google and coke, otherwise I use what comes to mind.

Post by **Zaia** » 2005-06-30 04:31pm

Added a few more to the OP in case more people answer my questions one by one.

LapsedPacifist · Post by **LapsedPacifist** » 2005-06-30 04:49pm

I've taken to asking for "cola" given that a particular easting establishment may have Coke, Pepsi, or RC(carried by McMenamins) and I was tired of informing them that I didn't care and bring me my soda. Doesn't help they still ask me about specific brands.

LP

General Zod · Post by **General Zod** » 2005-06-30 05:24pm

Zaia wrote:Added a few more to the OP in case more people answer my questions one by one.

eh, what the hell.

Search or Google? - Google it.
Copy or Xerox? - copy it.
Vacuum or Hoover? - vacuum it
Use tissues or Kleenex? - either one.
Eat waffles or Eggos? - waffles. eggos are fake waffles.
Drink soda/pop or Coke? - soda.
Use bandages or Band-Aids? - another where it can be either or.
Use clear/sticky tape or Scotch tape? - scotch tape. I tend to associate some brand names with generic products, and others vice versa. Largely depends on whichever one I grew up using the most.

Post by **RogueIce** » 2005-06-30 05:30pm

Zaia wrote:Search or Google?

Google. Because I use Google.

Copy or Xerox?

Copy.

Vacuum or Hoover?

Er, neither, if I can help it.

But if I did, it'd be vacuum. I've never heard someone say they were going to "Hoover" something. Not even as a sick joke, alas.

Use tissues or Kleenex?

Tissues.

Eat waffles or Eggos?

If I'm actually eating them, Eggos. Like Google above, it's because I really am eating Eggos. I suppose I've had waffles, too, and I refer to them as such.

Drink soda/pop or Coke?

None of the above.

Sprite, 7-Up, Sierra Mist, and Cherry Coke for me.

Use bandages or Band-Aids?

Band-Aids.

Use clear/sticky tape or Scotch tape?

Assuming I actually bother to say it that fully, generally clear tape. But more often it's just plain tape.

I'm sure there are others, so feel free to add to the list. Are you one of those people who use brand names to refer to all objects of that variety or of the actions that brand name item performs?

Only sometimes, but that's generally because I really am using the aforementioned brandname. On Band-Aids it's just been so ingrained into me that I'll say "Get me a Band-Aid" or something, even if it's a generic brand.

If so, do you realize how annoying you are?

Why exactly is it annoying, anyway?

Pcm979 · Post by **Pcm979** » 2005-06-30 05:31pm

I can't vote, since the choices are too limited.

Zaia wrote:Search or Google?

Search, because I usually use Yahoo out of habit.

Zaia wrote:Copy or Xerox?

Photocopy, because Xerox is nigh-mythical over here.

Zaia wrote:Vacuum or Hoover?

Actually, in my house most household-related chores are referred to with the context-specific word 'do.' I.E. "I'll do the dishes." Or "I'm going to do the carpet in a minute."

Zaia wrote:Use tissues or Kleenex?

Handkerchiefs. I don't know of a world-recognised Hankie brand, though...

Zaia wrote:Eat waffles or Eggos?

Neither, apart from once on a trip to Seattle.

Zaia wrote:Drink soda/pop or Coke?

Diet Coke, for 2 reasons;
1. I only drink Coke anyway, and
2. Being Diabetic it's fairly important to make sure of what I'm getting.

Zaia wrote:Use bandages or Band-Aids?

Band-Aids, despite the fact that the most common brand where I live is Elastoplast. It just rolls off the tongue more, I suppose.

Zaia wrote:Use clear/sticky tape or Scotch tape?

Sticky tape.

Tinkerbell · Post by **Tinkerbell** » 2005-06-30 06:09pm

Coke, Band-Aids, and Scotch Tape. I had no idea Jacuzzi was a brand name....

And come to think of it, I dont think I've ever eaten an Eggo waffle...

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