Here's a good one that's getting some interesting responses: @thebennettbus on TikTok asked her followers, "What's the one thing you'll never buy generic?"
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Here's what people said:
1. Garbage bags
Comment reads: "Garbage bags, I’m not about to have the bag rip."
2. Aluminum foil
Comment by Anna: Shocked that aluminum foil isn't listed; prefers Reynolds Wrap, considers others flimsy
3. Coffee creamer
Comment by Christopher saying "Coffee creamer," with one like and an option to reply, posted 9 hours ago
4. Laundry detergant
Comment by JoyNess101: "Laundry detergent, ranch dressing." It has 59 likes
5. Pickles
Comment on social media: "Pickles, they have to be Claussen's" with 325 likes and 1 reply
6. Mayo
Comment saying "mayonnaise!!!" with no likes and an option to reply. Posted 45 minutes ago by a user named em
7. Green beans
Comment says: "Green beans. Del Monte or nothing. And I'll die on that hill."
8. Cereal
Comment saying, "Generic cereal!! I need Fruit Loops not fruity-o’s," with 235 likes
9. Soda
Comment by user "scatterbrained bebe" saying, "no generic soda," with 2 likes
10. Ranch
Comment by Mac: "It's gotta be Hidden Valley Ranch or I don't want it." 297 likes
11. Ketchup
Comment by Sarah declaring loyalty to Heinz ketchup and Hellmann's mayo with heart emoji
12. Canned tuna
Comment on canned tuna brands, favoring Starkist or Bumblebee, with 48 likes
13. Ziplock bags
Comment by Amanda listing: ziplock bags, paper towels, and toilet paper
14. Dr. Pepper
Comment expressing preference for Dr Pepper over similar sodas like Dr Thunder and Dr Fizz
15. Peanut butter
Comment by M & J: "Peanut butter. Jif only." Liked by 108 people, posted 23 hours ago
16. Cream cheese
Comment saying "Philadelphia cream cheese," with 23 likes, posted 1 day ago by Leasha
17. Paper towels
Comment by user "katy": "Bounty paper towels. Cheap ones are thin and you end up using more." 257 likes, 20 hours ago
18. Uncrustables and pizza rolls
Comment saying, "Uncrustables, dawn dish soap, and pizza rolls."
19. Pop-Tarts
Comment reads: "Pop tarts. I have not found a generic toaster pastry that actually taste good."
20. Q-tips
Comment warns against using off-brand cotton swabs, citing cotton getting stuck in ears
21. Butter
Comment: "Kerrygold butter. You'll never go back to any other kind." It has 490 likes
22. Cheese slices
Comment saying "Kraft cheese slices" with a heart icon showing zero likes, posted 9 hours ago by Marlen
23. Macaroni and cheese
Comment by "mama hotdog": "Kraft macaroni and cheese OR NOTHING!!" with 2171 likes
24. Tampons
Comment by Karen Sandquist saying "Tampons," posted 1 day ago, with 1391 likes
25. Oreo
Comment from Gracie: "Oreo's!! Off brand always tastes nasty idk why." Liked by 4761 people
26. Dish soap
A comment reads: "Dish soap. I will not buy anything other than Dawn. Nothing else is the same." It has 452 likes and 2 replies
27. Toilet paper
Social media comment by Shannon Porter: "Toilet paper. ALWAYS buy the good stuff. Never save money on toilet paper."
28. And lastly, Cheez-Its
Comment by user "juliegrove55" saying "Cheez-Its!!" with a like count of 77