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Just say "I googled it on duck duck go". I do find it interesting how it can feel more awkward to say "I searched it" instead of "I googled it"
by fralewsmi 7y ago
Just say "I googled it on duck duck go". I do find it interesting how it can feel more awkward to say "I searched it" instead of "I googled it"
- notduncansmith 7y agoA few months ago I made a conscious point to start saying “web search” instead of “Google”. Same number of syllables, and it has grown more familiar and natural over time. Same with “tissue” instead of “Kleenex”. I tell my coworkers to “just do a web search for $phrase” and it comes out fine. Several of them have switched to DDG, so the term “web search” is more inclusive anyways :)
- jacobush 7y agoI like destroying trademarks by verbifying them.
- notduncansmith 7y agoDoes that work? I’d imagine it just strengthens their brand until someone takes it to court.
- jacobush 7y agoIt worked for aspirin and escalator. [0] 0: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_generic_and_genericized_trademarks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_generic_and_genericize...
- notduncansmith 7y agoThanks for that list - very informative! I never knew about many of these.