Name that brand!
Are you sure you’ve been referring to these popular household items by their correct names?
Today, we will be highlighting ten brands that have been so successful that Nigerians now use them in place of the genetic item names.
Check them out below:
1. Maggi
I’m no prophet but the spirit is telling them that you refer to seasoning cubes as Maggi. It is a brand name, just like Knorr, Onga and others.
2. Indomie
Noodles have been generalised as Indomie. We are sure their competitions like Chiki Chiki, and Golden penny throw cringe every time refer to them as Indomie.
3. Pampers
It’s a Diaper o! Pampers is just another brand name, like Huggies, made for babies.
4. Gala
Signify if you have always known this snack as a beef roll. No hands?
5. Titus
It’s (canned) sardine, not Titus. Also, not to be mistaken for Titus fish.
6. Super Glue
Don’t be surprised. Super glue is just the name of a successful brand that produces adhesives. But considering that the real name of the item is Cyanoacrylate, please continue calling it Super Glue.
7. Omo
Now this is not omo!–our usual slang for expressing Buhari shock. We are talking about Omo, a brand name for detergent.
8. Bagco
Bagco is just a trademarked name, bro. The item itself is a sack.
9. Robb
Robb is a methylated balm we use for pain and cold relief.
10. MacLeans
If you refer to toothpaste as Maclean, you are either one of these two things.
Either you are an old soul living in a young body or you are indeed old. Long may your days be on earth?♀️
#Unsolicited is a segment for reviews and opinion pieces. This edition highlights ten brand names Nigerians wrongly use as generic names for items.
