Duct tape is younger than John McCain.
I was happy to see on Wikipedia - the internet’s #1 source of partially-correct information - that duct tape is also known as “duck tape”… which is what I always thought it was called (or, at least, should be called).
Duct tape, duck tape, tomato, tomahto… it seems to me that this household staple has been around forever - and it has. It’s just that John McCain has been around forever-er.
(Thanks to Andy for the tip!)
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
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I just went through your entire blog. And, of course, read it to my mother. We both love it.
Also, have you heard this song, from the Capitol Steps? http://www.capsteps.com/sounds/mccain-84.mp3
I thought of it when I saw the blog. It just seemed fitting.
Comment by Amy — May 20, 2008 @ 9:33 pm
Speaking as an audio-visual tech,I think duct tape is the most useful invention ever.Everyday techs around the world find new uses.
To some techs(like me) duct tape is the thing that holds this world together.
I could never live in a world without duct tape and I could never vote for anyone who hasn’t lived the whole of their life knowing the wonders of duct tape.
Comment by Ross — May 20, 2008 @ 11:10 pm
I’m new to this site, and I love it. Anything that breaks up my routine of laughing at cats has to be a good thing.
What I think is super fantastic about that picture, is by the looks of the cords on the right, It appears as it they’ve been doing some remodeling! Looks like some power tools, there.
Resourcefulness and Duct Tape do go hand in hand!
Comment by Annie — May 20, 2008 @ 11:30 pm
Appreciate your humor–mostly…
It’s interesting to note that the “framers” of the Constitution set a minimum age (35) for President, but saw no need to set a maximum. Looking at qualifying by age only, McCain has now qualified twice!
BTW–The Jefferson Nickel is younger than John McCain; the U.S. Mint was still producing “Buffalo Nickels” in 1936. The Jefferson Nickel was first minted in 1938.
Comment by Paul — May 21, 2008 @ 2:24 am
Just dropping in from Australia and all I can say is for whatever reason please do not elect McCain.
Looks as if Obama will be the Democrat nominee and from the coverage here he has the brain and the energy to do the job.
He seems to be garnering support and donations from a wide range of Americans so the task for you folk is to encourage people to vote. Every vote counts.
Those of us elsewhere in the world are just onlookers so we’re counting on you.
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Duck vs duct, feet vs tape
Decades ago we were taping a spot for a men’s shoe retailer. Easter sale. We laid out shoes and Easter eggs on grass carpet and released live baby ducks to wander through the scene. So cute. The money-shot at the end was to be a little baby duck standing in a size 15 shoe.
We set the duck in the shoe but couldn’t get our arms out of the shot before the duck hopped out. After a couple of tries–you guessed it–we rolled up a wad of gaffer’s tape (duct tape), put it in the shoe and gently pressed the duck feet on the duct tape. It held long enough to get the shot.
No, the duck was not harmed. At the end of the day we took them all back to the feed store. They said “no refunds”. We said, “Please. We’re giving you the ducks. You can sell them again.”
Comment by Claudia in Texas — May 21, 2008 @ 5:06 pm
Duct tape is The Force: There is a dark side and a light side and it holds the universe together.
Which means The Force is younger than McCain. Oh my.
Comment by Chilly — May 21, 2008 @ 5:21 pm
Ross said:
Speaking as an audio-visual tech,I think duct tape is the most useful invention ever.Everyday techs around the world find new uses.
To some techs(like me) duct tape is the thing that holds this world together.
As a technical Theatre professional, I NEVER permit duct tape in my Theatre! Gaff tape is similar, but FAR superior. Amongst other things, it doesn’t leave behind a sticky residue as duct tape often does.
By the way - It IS “Duct tape” - as it was developed and intended to seal air ducts together. So many un-informed people called it “Duck tape” that now there is in fact a manufacturer by that name.
I have no objection to John McCain based on his age - There are FAR too many more legitimate reasons to be opposed to him. See
http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/325.html
Comment by Bruce — May 22, 2008 @ 12:08 pm
There are no “false” leaders withoug “false” followers. — Vernon Howard (my gru)
Next on the issue McCain’s age, well:
People should remember that Ayatollah K. was 80+ when he took over Persia and took on the American empire! Well, McCain is not quite as zeleous or revolutionary, but then again, aren’t villages governed by the councils of “elders?” What’s wrong with being seasoned and experienced? Nothing, just about, and being 65+, I can attest to that.
Besides, so many wonderful “rational” arguments ringing true by the young idealists and intellectually gifted ones… Not very persuasive if you have too many “good” reasons (Just read the new issue of the NewScientist given as a birthday present to JC).
All these wonderful articles and comments.. Well..Well done, but then again:
– De Ja Vu all over again, as Yogi Bear woudl say! Reminds me very much of the young of the idealist intellectuals of 1960s. And where did that go? I culminated in Woddstock aand 1968 democratic convention Chicago. Well, I was not there, but watched the event on media as it unfolded. (one slight advantage of being old.. all over again).
– Besides, all those hippies became yuppies and hedge fund managers. What do you call that? Cynicism?
Comment by Rock — May 22, 2008 @ 2:09 pm
Duct tape is so-called because it was invented for sealing the joints of air conditioning/heating ducts. It has NO relation to ducks, to the amphibious assault vehicle in WWII called the “Duck” etc. It is a matter of LOUSY SPELLING and REALLY CRAPPY ENUNCIATION by poorly educated Americans.
Nyah, nyah, nyah.
And John McCain is older than some of the mold on my bathtub shower curtain.
Comment by Arabella P. Flesticle — May 26, 2008 @ 5:30 pm
That guy looks awfully like Rove. But then, Rove too is younger than McOld.
Comment by Ravi — May 30, 2008 @ 8:24 pm
OHMYGOD - he DOES look like Rove!
Too funny….
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