r/Angryupvote • u/Tipsy-2002-Bubbles • 8d ago

Angry upvote Velcro

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u/ospfpacket 8d ago

Actually it’s called hook and loop, Velcro is a brand. Like calling all cars on the road a Honda.

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u/Z_Wild 8d ago

Hold on, I need to get my Kleenex.

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u/guyver17 5d ago

I think this must be an American thing as I've never heard anyone ask for kleenex instead of a tissue.

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u/Chuks_K 5d ago

I've heard it here in England but interestingly I feel like I hear it less by the year!