Depending on your geography, you might feel very strongly that this is called Taylor ham

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    10 days ago

    There are so many of these brand name products that become the name for the entire category.

    Kleenex: Often used to refer to any facial tissue

    Band-Aid: Commonly used to refer to any adhesive bandage.

    Xerox: Used as a verb meaning to photocopy

    Velcro: Refers to hook-and-loop fasteners in general.

    Thermos: Used to refer to any vacuum flask or insulated bottle.

    Dumpster: Originally a brand name for large trash receptacles, now used generically for any large waste container.

    Q-tips: Refers to cotton swabs in general.

    Frisbee: A term used to describe any flying disc.

    Jacuzzi: Often used to refer to any hot tub or whirlpool bath.

    ChapStick: Used generically for any lip balm.

    Post-it: Refers to any sticky notes.

    Escalator: Originally a brand name, now used for any moving staircase.

    Popsicle: Refers to any frozen treat on a stick.

    Jet Ski: Used to describe any personal watercraft.

    I’m sure there are more.