The Image Was NOT Photoshopped

Much like Google not wanting you to use the word Google like a verb, Adobe are advising people how to use the word Photoshop.

Trademarks are not verbs.

CORRECT: The image was enhanced using Adobe® Photoshop® software.

INCORRECT: The image was photoshopped.

Trademarks are not nouns.

CORRECT: The image pokes fun at the Senator.

INCORRECT: The photoshop pokes fun at the Senator.

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Comments

[Mooncity]

I seem to recall Xerox complaining about the same thing years ago, with little to show for it. People still say they'll "xerox" something on the copier.

[worrymon]

In the US, it's Kleenex for a tissue.
In the UK, it's Hoover for vacuuming.
Trademarks are verbs and trademarks are nouns.