as in, products that are called by their popular brand names even though they're not necessarily the same thing. i've been wanting to make this list for a while, but was reminded by this.

• band-aid - bandage
• jello - gelatin snack
• kleenex - tissue
• midol - period problem pill
• play doh - well, play dough xD or, dough that you play with
• purell - hand sanitizer
• sharpie - permanent marker
• tupperware - plastic cookware
• vaseline - petroleum jelly
• xerox - photo copy
• ziplock - plastic bags
• scotch tape - adhesive tape
• q-tips - cotton swabs
• neosporin - antibiotic ointment