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Rod
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 | 11:03 AM
They let a DOG be a judge? Everybody knows how corrupt Labradors are.
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Smerk
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 | 05:37 PM
Hmmm, maybe they should use the dogs employed by airports...
Hang on, held together by duck tape? Shouldn't it be duct tape? 😕 |
Boo
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 02:39 AM
I am absolutely sure that I read something about the fact it originally had been duck tape as it was waterproof, but now everyone says duct tape.
However, I can't find a darned thing about that on any of my daily sites, so I may have dreamt it.
Huh. |
Smerk
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 05:29 AM
Y'know, I always thought it was called duct tape because they use it on various ducting (ie air con and heating systems). Duck tape just makes me think it should have feathers and go "quack". 😝 |
Boo
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 05:59 AM
I'm so confused.
I always used it for sculptures. If you used it on heating and air con is it not a little dangerous and flammable/meltable?
Still, do you know how happy I am that someone else is now posting?
I've been so lonely! |
Smerk
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 06:19 AM
I've been at this all day. I've been waiting for someone to clarify the duck/duct tape thing. Maybe they're different products in different countries. I think even electricians use duct tape here? |
Boo
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 06:45 AM
Actually, I think they do here, too.
Ok, I work in an arts setting and they're in the middle of putting up a new exhibition at the gallery. I'll check.
Hmm. Well, it seems to be used as a temporary measure for sticking bits of cable to the floor. |
Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 07:59 AM
Okay, I'm pretty sure of what I THINK it is. But just to be safe, I sent an e-mail to 3M. The response said "within 24-48 hours".
And if your electrician uses duct tape for wiring, fire him on the spot before he burns whatever he is working on down. It is not a good electrical insulator, esecially once it starts to dry out.
3M makes the original duct tape. Or so they say, and no other company disputes them. But, I also know that there is a BRAND called "Duck Tape".
So, in summation, within two days we should have the official answer from the company that makes it. |
X
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 08:08 AM
Rod,You ignorant twit...Here is the History of Duct Tape.
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/ducttape.htm
3M did invent it; a man named Richard Drew invented first adhesive in 1920. Duct tape came later in 1940, for use in military |
Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 08:11 AM
WHAT DID YOU DO?
Ideafinder is offline right now...
And it's ALL your fault.
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X
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 08:24 AM
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/ducttape.htm |
Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 08:25 AM
I'm an ignorant twit for doing research before I post?
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And ideafinder is still offline, dammit! |
X
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 08:25 AM
Some reason, the link won't work, just copy and paste |
Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 08:27 AM
I tried. Even typing in http://www.ideafinder.com/ does not work.
And all of the links I have found to it don't work. Server's probably down. Somebody's trying to stop us from finding out the TRUTH!
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Maybe somebody who likes boxes...
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X
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 08:28 AM
Adhesive tape (specifically masking tape) was invented in the 1920's by Richard Drew of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing, Co. (3M). Duct tape (the WWII military version) was first created and manufactured in 1942 (approximate date) by the Johnson and Johnson Permacel Division. Its closest predecessor was medical tape.
The original use was to keep moisture out of the ammunition cases. Because it was waterproof, people referred to the tape as "Duck Tape." Also, the tape was made using cotton duck - similar to what was used in their cloth medical tapes. Military personnel quickly discovered that the tape was very versatile and used it to fix their guns, jeeps, aircraft, etc. After the war, the tape was used in the booming housing industry to connect heating and air conditioning duct work together.
Soon, the color was changed from Army green to silver to match the ductwork and people started to refer to duck tape as "Duct Tape." Things changed during the 1970s, when the partners at Manco, Inc. placed rolls of duct tape in shrink wrap, making it easier for retailers to stack the sticky rolls. Different grades and colors of duct tape weren |
Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 08:29 AM
Aaah! There it goes. |
X
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 08:30 AM
The answer, Johnson and Johnson |
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 08:39 AM
I once watched a Duck Tape. The feathers where flying. Like they were on Quack. I think I saw it on the World-Wide Webfoot. Whoops, there's my Duckphone: "Wing...wing.." |
Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 08:40 AM
And 3M's right, they did make the first DUCT tape, as they were the first people to market it with that name.
The bastards didn't mention someone else made the same thing before them with a different name...
<a href="http://www.3m.com/intl/CA/english/centres/home_leisure/duct_tape/sc_area.html">Here's </a> an interesting link... scroll to the bottom and see how much time people have wasted with this stuff.
Anyway, I never wear socks and MY shoes are undetectable by nose... |
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 08:41 AM
Can't you guys stay on topic? In the name of Odin, the All-Father, and his twin Ravens Hugin and Munin, try and focus. One-eyed Gods are cool |
Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 08:44 AM
No prom dress? <a href="http://www.3m.com/intl/CA/english/centres/home_leisure/duct_tape/images/win_pop/girls.jpg">These two</a> came up with something original... |
Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 08:46 AM
I've said it before, and I'll say it again...
What is this 'topic' that you speak of? I know no such word. |
X
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 08:49 AM
Is that your woman on the right?? |
Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 09:00 AM
HA! She wishes. |
Boo
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 09:02 AM
So, simplified for the confused masses...
well, me...
Duck tape and Duct tape are the same thing but sold by different manufacturers under different names.
Yes? |
X
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 09:03 AM
Maybe I should re-name this thread.
The Exciting World of Duct Tape |
The Curator
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 09:07 AM
The duckphone goes 'wing, wing'...
How does Hairy think of this stuff? It quacks me up.
I should have a special page on the site collecting together 'the wit and wisdom of Hairy Houdini', just to preserve it all for posterity. |
Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 09:15 AM
"Duck tape and Duct tape are the same thing but sold by different manufacturers under different names.
Yes?"
Yes. |
Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 09:18 AM
As for renaming the thread, post in your blog all about Red Green's recent demise on one of his home-built projects.
The duct-tape fans'll come out of the woodwork.
Then start a thread all about the whole sticky situation.
:down:
Yes, the worst pun EVER. |
The Curator
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 09:33 AM
The only time I like renaming threads is when people create threads with totally vague, nondescriptive titles, like 'What about this?' or 'Interesting...' Then I sometimes go in and change the title so that people will have some idea what they're clicking on.
What would be better to do in a case like this is to create a new thread with 'duct tape vs. duck tape' as the title... and just use the comment that inspired the new discussion as the first post in that new thread.
The problem with doing this, however, (now that I think about it) is that it's not easy to move all the existing comments about duck tape into the new thread. So people would tend to keep posting into the old thread. So forget that idea.
Next thought: maybe it would be best to add to the title, rather than erasing what's already there. (i.e. make it: 'Smelly Sneaker Contest [also: duct tape vs. duck tape]). Yeah, that would probably be the best solution. |
X
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 09:36 AM
That will work!! |
Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 09:46 AM
"Formally Smelly Snicker Contest"
Smelly snickers?
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Boo
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 09:51 AM
Ew! |
Maegan
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 09:52 AM
Or...People could just stay on topic.
Just a thought. |
Charybdis
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 09:59 AM
Aw geez mom, just five more minutes - please!
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X
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 10:00 AM
Maegan, your a party pooper. |
X
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 10:01 AM
Duct tape is more interesting then smelly sneakers!!!
And Rod, you said "Formally Smelly Snicker Contest",
What are you talking about??? |
Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 10:07 AM
WHAT THE HELL IS A SMELLY SNICKER?
snick |
The Curator
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 10:08 AM
Had to change it again to remove Stephen's spelling mistake. |
Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 10:09 AM
Oh you BITCH! I guess I should have figured you'd change it and expect me not to notice... (which is what happend)
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And consequently nobody's got a clue what I'm talking about but you (and maybe Alex). And you're not talkin. |
Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 10:10 AM
Ahh, So you're conspiring against me...
:lol:
And Alex, that was to Stephen, not you, you just posted before I got done typing.
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Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 10:20 AM
HAHA!
Bite me.
:lol: |
X
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 10:21 AM
Now Rod, I'm straight and have a girlfriend. I only bite her!! Now, back to Duct Tape and all it's uses. |
Maegan
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 10:25 AM
I was only commenting on the fact where people could be confused about the posts & the thread names...BUT, now that you mention it...
I want you boys to run upstairs and give yourself a good scrubbing. You're much to filthy & you won't get dinner unless I can see my reflection shining in your little faces! |
X
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 10:26 AM
Duct Tape can be used for many uses such as:
Lawn mower repair;
Home Improvements;
Sex;
Kidnapping;
Bungie Jumping;
Car and Motor Cycle repair;
Sex;
Animal Restraint;
Removing Blackheads;
Hair removal;
Broken Tail Lights;
Currency in Canada;
Sex |
X
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 10:26 AM
Are you saying I'm a dirty boy??? |
Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 10:36 AM
Well, you DID just mention sex, sex, sex, and kidnapping as uses of duct tape.
Here's a little <a href="http://www.3m.com/intl/CA/english/centres/home_leisure/duct_tape/dt_wallet.html">project</a> for ya. And it's got Canadian money in it!
OLD Canadian money... |
Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 10:37 AM
Oh, and animal restraint...
Poor armadillos!
One, Two, Stephen's comin for you...
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X
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 10:39 AM
I have only ran over 4 Armadillos in my life. It happened all at once because I hit a family of them crossing the road. They all lived. Felt like I hit a few speed bumps. |
Maegan
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 10:45 AM
I'm not saying anything in particular. But boys who don't wash get the switch! |
Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 10:57 AM
Here's the reply I JUST got from 3M.
So it's kinda official, I guess...
"Dear Rod,
Thank you for your inquiry. We appreciate hearing from you.
Please be advised that 3M did not invent Duct Tape.
Is it Duct or Duck? We don't want you to be confused, so we will explain.
The first name for Duct Tape was DUCK. During World War II the U.S.
Military needed a waterproof tape to keep the moisture out of ammunition
cases. So, they enlisted the Johnson and Johnson Permacel Division to
manufacture the tape. Because it was waterproof, everyone referred to it
as? Duck? Tape (like water off a duck's back). Military personnel
discovered that the tape was good for lots more than keeping out water.
They used it for Jeep repair, fixing stuff on their guns, strapping
equipment to their clothing... the list is endless.
After the War, the housing industry was booming and someone discovered that
the tape was great for joining the heating and air conditioning ductwork.
So, the color was changed from army green to the silvery color we are
familiar with today and people started to refer to it as duct tape.
Therefore, either name is appropriate.
Today, Henkel Consumer Adhesives manufactures Duck |
Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 10:58 AM
But duct tape will never die!
Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati. |
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 11:09 AM
much to the regret of people who wanna talk about smelly sneakers |
Hairy Houdini
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 11:16 AM
My nose runs and my feet smell. Am I built upside down, or am I from Australia, where the water runs up-hill? My Nikes are Stinke. My Converses are Perverses. Adida wash them, but they still stank |
X
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 11:16 AM
I think we just uncovered something. I checked out te "Henkel" site and it made no mention of 3M in the Legal. That note from 3M is saying that the Henkel product is teriffic. Apparently 3M owns them as well. I worked for a wholesale company of office supply and computer perhipherals, you would be shocked what 3M dabbles in. They are even into weapons. They have their grubby little hands in everything, even Microsoft. |
Charybdis
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 11:22 AM
I had a smelly snicker one time. I didn't eat it, though. I was afraid. |
Rod
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 11:31 AM
Anyone surprised at how long 3M's fingers are should take a look around and realize that every large corporation has diversified so damned much that they're almost impossible to keep track of.
Many of the current leading medical companies made the chemicals that were dumped on Vietnam. Lilly, etc. They were all there, all the biggies. Many of the pharmaceutical companies, because they dealt with chemicals, supplied all of the components, if they did not do the actual mixing and shipping. They knew what they were for.
You'd be surprised at some of the stuff companies like Boeing own.
All you have to do is look around, the connections are all there. |
Gentropy
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 | 12:17 PM
I always thought the green stuff was called Gun Tape and the Silver stuff Duct tape. |
Smerk
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Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 | 12:35 AM
Wow, I'm so surprised at the responses! It's scary to think that I've induced a thread name-change! |
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 | 05:03 PM
my sneakers are stink and i am a female.my sneakers are |
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