Hey guys, can some one pass me the duck tape?
You forgot:
its use seems to be frowned upon by educated Brits. One wonders why the term persists at all.
One wonders why the term persists at all.
Forums like this. And those who heard it, and haven't bothered to find out if there is a better name.
A symphony of stickyness!
Can you imaging that machine malfunctioning?
"911, we have three workers taped to the roof of our manufacturing plant...."
Question to those of you keeping track of this thread-
How many rolls of 2 inch gaffer tape do you purchase with each order?
(Yes I realize it depends upon the needs of the particular show, but on average- how many?)
Ok, now I'm off on a semantics/etymology bent. Where does the term Gaffer come from ? Was it a position on a ship like so many other words in the theater world ?
Does a Gaffer ever use a Gaff ? < a long pole with a hook and spike on the end used for hauling in fish and or capturing errant ropes on a ship>
One might be accused of committing a 'Gaff' on stage if one were to trip and fall, but is that because Gaffers are traditionally clumsy ? or because you have to use a gaff to retrieve bodies after someone falls overboard ? These are the things that keep me awake at night.
I prefer the other definition - "a means of climbing utility poles" - I believe this makes a bit more sense considering it refers to theatrical work .
"a long pole with a hook and spike on the end used for hauling in fish and or capturing errant ropes on a ship"
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