32 Things You've Been Calling The Wrong Name
Some everyday items and things have become so widely used that their brand names have all but replaced their actual names. This is a list of those products and their popular brand names along with their actual, patented generic terms. Remember, not all bandages are band-aids and not all delicious frozen sugary treats are popsicles.
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1. Bubble Wrap
What it's actually called: Inflated Cushioning
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2. Dumpster
What it's actually called: Front Loader Waste Container
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3. ChapStick
What it's actually called: Lip Balm
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4. Lava lamp
What it's actually called: Liquid Motion Lamp
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5. Frisbee
What it's actually called: Flying Disc
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6. Hacky Sack
What it's actually called: Footbag
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7. Adrenaline
What it's actually called: Epinephrine
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8. Hula hoop
What it's actually called: Toy Hoop
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9. Jet Ski
What it's actually called: Stand-Up Personal Watercraft
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10. Band-Aid
What it's actually called: Adhesive Bandage
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11. Jacuzzi
What it's actually called: Whirlpool Bath
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12. Kleenex
What it's actually called: Facial Tissue
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13. AstroTurf
What it's actually called: Artificial Turf
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14. JumboTron
What it's actually called: Large Screen Television
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15. Matchbox Car
What it's actually called: Die Cast Toy
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16. Ping Pong
What it's actually called: Table Tennis
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17. Onesies
What it's actually called: Infant Bodysuit
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18. Chain gun
What it's actually called: Motor Operated Machine Gun
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19. Velcro
What it's actually called: Hook-and-loop Fastener
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20. Post-it
What it's actually called: Sticky Note
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21. Q-tips
What it's actually called: Cotton Swabs
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22. Super glue
What it's actually called: Cyanoacrylate Adhesive
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23. Photoshop
What it's actually called: Photo Manipulation
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24. Rollerblades
What it's actually called: Inline Skates
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25. Saran Wrap
What it's actually called: Plastic Wrap
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26. Speedo
What it's actually called: Swim Briefs
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27. Popsicle
What it's actually called: Ice Pop
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28. Super Heroes
What it's actually called: Superhero. (The two-word version of the term is a trademark co-owned by DC Comics and Marvel Comics)
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29. Taser
What it's actually called: Electroshock Weapon
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30. Walkman
What it's actually called: Personal Stereo
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31. Wite-Out
What it's actually called: Correction Fluid
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32. Styrofoam
What it's actually called: Extruded Polystyrene Foam