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What are your 'name brand only' items? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by whosdadog@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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What do you refuse to get generic versions of?

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[–] Rottcodd@lemmy.ninja 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

SOS Pads and Oreos.

[–] walden 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oreos are a copy of Hydrox. A superior copy, of course, but I wonder if the panel should disqualify your answer.

[–] Jlafs@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Nah, Oreos are still a name brand, not a generic. Like cheese nips vs cheez its

[–] walden 6 points 1 year ago

Good point. The committee should allow this entry into the record.

[–] torvusbogpod@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Ever had Aldi brand Oreos? Slightly less sweet but I think I like em better