Excuse Me; Do You Have Any Duct Tape?

During one of the Conversation Group sessions, while we were playing a game, a reference to Duct Tape was made. So what is Duct Tape? Well, according to the Wiki site (information that I've confirmed with other web sites), Duct Tape got its start in World War II as a waterproof sealant for ammunition cases. It started green, but was soon manufactured as black or silver to match heating or air conditioning ducts (the metal tunnels through which air moves inside buildings). The adhesive is made with rubber, and it is backed by a cotton-like fabric to provide long-lasting use and stability.
Duct Tape has the reputation to be able to fix anything. In fact, NASA has used Duct Tape in emergency situations to patch up equipment and space-craft. Because Duct Tape is so well regarded, people who don't have or don't know how to use tools, think they can rely on Duct Tape alone to fix their possessions (including houses and cars).
The Duct Tape craze has expanded beyond repair jobs. People are now using Duct Tape for making crafts. Wallets, jewelry, hats, and even pants and shirts have been made out of Duct Tape! I personally have not gone so far as to make Duct Tape clothes, but as a teenager, I used to keep my old Chuck Taylor Converse shoes from falling apart by wrapping Duct Tape around them.
So if you ever here anyone mention Duct Tape, they are referring to a fantastic "fix-all" product. If you ever need any, you can find it in any store... ask for it by name.

P.S.: It is not called Duck Tape, although sometimes people say this because the tape is waterproof.

P.P.S.: Here's an iPod case made from Duct Tape.



P.P.P.S.: And one more picture demonstrating a creative use of Duct Tape.