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Original poster

I like the way people still say Tupperware even though its probably not Tupperware they're using

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soupyspoon · 10/08/2025 14:37

And I do it too.

(and Im old enough to remember actual Tupperware)

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tilypu · 10/08/2025 15:27

soupyspoon · 10/08/2025 15:23

Hold on, how does that work in conversation....

'theres going to be loads of left overs, bring some 'tub'

'store it in some 'tub'

'marinade it in some 'tub' overnight'

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The word 'a' comes in very useful here.

I would store something in 'a' tub. Or similarly, marinate someone in 'a' tub.

I guess if people wanted to, they could bring 'some tubs' or 'a tub' but I don't think I've ever said that to anyone.

And yes, I have heard people say 'a tupperware'.

But I don't see the point in using three syllables, when one will do (and it's also more accurate, as none of my tubs are actually Tupperware).

OnlyMabelInTheBuilding · 10/08/2025 15:27

FeralWoman · 10/08/2025 15:25

YABU. Only Tupperware is called Tupperware. I was raised around a lot of it. My mum was a Tupperware dealer. Other plastic storage containers are just that: plastic storage containers.

I have a Tupperware dealer too. It’s the local Chinese. I order a massive order when I’m needing a Tupperware top up. Delish.

CalzoneOnLegs · 10/08/2025 15:25

toiletpiper · 10/08/2025 15:19

We do breville for toastie too.
Biro although I only buy biros

They are all biros though, just means ball point pen. Do you mean you only get Bic brand Biros ?

FeralWoman · 10/08/2025 15:25

YABU. Only Tupperware is called Tupperware. I was raised around a lot of it. My mum was a Tupperware dealer. Other plastic storage containers are just that: plastic storage containers.

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soupyspoon · 10/08/2025 15:23

tilypu · 10/08/2025 15:21

I never use the word Tupperware. I use the word tub.

I do say hoover though.

Hold on, how does that work in conversation....

'theres going to be loads of left overs, bring some 'tub'

'store it in some 'tub'

'marinade it in some 'tub' overnight'

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toiletpiper · 10/08/2025 15:22

@Gingernaut what is their real name?

Original poster
soupyspoon · 10/08/2025 15:21

TinyTempest · 10/08/2025 15:20

It's actually Pedants' Corner 😁

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Oh lovely. I like it. You're write!!!!

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tilypu · 10/08/2025 15:21

I never use the word Tupperware. I use the word tub.

I do say hoover though.

toiletpiper · 10/08/2025 15:21

any paracetamol for the dc is called calpol.

TinyTempest · 10/08/2025 15:20

NoCommentingFromNowOn · 10/08/2025 15:19

See you over in pedants corner!!

Should have been called Pendants Corner 😁

#BringBackShaun

It's actually Pedants' Corner 😁

Gingernaut · 10/08/2025 15:20

Jeye cloths for any of those plasticky blue and white wipes

TinyTempest · 10/08/2025 15:19

My mum always called it 'Tubberware'! 🤣🤣🤦‍♀️

NoCommentingFromNowOn · 10/08/2025 15:19

See you over in pedants corner!!

Should have been called Pendants Corner 😁

#BringBackShaun

toiletpiper · 10/08/2025 15:19

We do breville for toastie too.
Biro although I only buy biros

Piknik · 10/08/2025 15:18

Yes to Tupperware
Biro
Sellotape
Hoover

In our house, we refer to any sandwich maker as a Breville

toiletpiper · 10/08/2025 15:17

sellotape
print stick
hoover
blu tack - are there even alternatives?
tupperware
bubble wrap
google
jet ski
velcro
thermos

Original poster
soupyspoon · 10/08/2025 15:14

x2boys · 10/08/2025 15:11

I'm a seventies child so i remember Tupperware parties and other families having it but I don't think we did
What was so great about it?

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We did have some tupperware, only the small bowls because it was expensive. Working class south London family, not much money for pastel pink and green food storage options

I wasnt allowed to use the Tupperware for school sandwiches, they were transported in ice cream tubs.

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Allseeingallknowing · 10/08/2025 15:13

x2boys · 10/08/2025 15:11

I'm a seventies child so i remember Tupperware parties and other families having it but I don't think we did
What was so great about it?

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It came in nice colours, there was a container for everything, it lasted ages( still have some) it’s unbreakable , it stacks and stores.
Plus there were nice nibbles at parties, in Tupperware, obviously!
It needs to come back.

NellyTimes · 10/08/2025 15:13

Same with sellotape.

louderthan · 10/08/2025 15:13

Sellotape! Always sellotape no matter where it’s from.

x2boys · 10/08/2025 15:11

soupyspoon · 10/08/2025 14:37

And I do it too.

(and Im old enough to remember actual Tupperware)

I'm a seventies child so i remember Tupperware parties and other families having it but I don't think we did
What was so great about it?

IAmTheLogLady · 10/08/2025 15:09

Snorlaxo · 10/08/2025 14:37

I use the verb hoover when I own a Dyson.

Same

LadeOde · 10/08/2025 15:08

DS listed 'Tupperware' amongst his uni essentials, further questioning revealed he wanted a couple of plastic bowls to store food.

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soupyspoon · 10/08/2025 15:06

Allseeingallknowing · 10/08/2025 15:03

I hoover
You hoover
He/She hoovers
We Hoover
You ( plural) hoover
They hoover
wont bother with the subjunctive!

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I knew I would 'of' left loads out.

See you over in pedants corner!!

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luckylavender · 10/08/2025 15:04

And Biro

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