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In the other direction, in East Asia they go "A-P-P" for app(lication) (:

I think I've even overheard M-O-D for mod(ification).

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Chinese shoppers for sheepskin footwear in Australia ask for U-Gee-Gees not "Uggs"
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At least they're coming to Australia for US trademarked footwear.

</glare emoji?>

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Indeed. Katie Perry fashion is about to go through the same nightmare of brand power. I don't think the little Aussie battler will win this time either.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katie_Perry#Name_conflict

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