Hands up those who remember Robur tea? Is it still around? I had just about completely forgotten it until I read Word of the Day for Saturday, October 9, 2010.
Which was, “Roborant.” And means as an adjective: 1. Strengthening; restoring vigor.
And as a noun: 2. A strengthening medicine; a tonic; a restorative.
Which would explain why Robur Tea was marketed under a slogan that indicated that it was a drink that lifts and invigorates.
All this led me to ponder, how many of our other common brand names, actually described the product that they were for? Such as Pepsi Cola, which was once a product recommended for those who suffered from Digestive problems with their Pepsin (or digestive enzymes) in the gastric juices.
Well, what products (current or defunct) can you think of to add to this list?
About Me
- Walter parker
- Outer Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Very late 60's, married for over 47 years with 3 adult children and 4 Grandchildren. Spent 12 years working with an African Church, in the Xhosa homeland of Transkei, both before and after re-incorporation back into South Africa. Have been back in Oz since late 02. Since Aug 07 to Feb 2012 as Pastor of a small Independent Baptist Church. From July 1st 2012 to May 13 briefly the "Director for Communication and Prayer Ministry" with the Slavic Gospel Association in Australia. Since then till late 2015 unemployed; and now officially retired This Blog site is of a more general philosophical nature, than the others. For Blogs of a more christian philosophical nature, see my "Christian Ponderings" site. The "Pacific Ponderings" Blog was designed for more personal Blogs and specifically, our South Pacific Cruise.
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