This is apparently a case of a genericized trademark

I thought aspirin was the general name for the painkilling medicine, like acetaminophen of ibuprofen

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    Even more than that, it’s a verb. “Have you done the hoovering yet?” or “Don’t make a mess, I just hoovered” are both perfectly normal sentences here. 😃

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      Atlanta Georgia:

      “How ya’ll fine folks doing tonight? Can I get ya started with some’in to drink?”

      “I’ll have a Coke”

      “Sure, sug. What kind?”

      “Sprite”

      “Aw, I’m sorry. We only carry Pepsi products!”

      “…how do you sleep at night?”