Sun, October 8, 2006 - 12:58 PM
yes well let’s be fair - you seem like a nice enough fellow. i think your statement deserves a bit more clarity regarding you use of the word “better”. while Velcro has is uses, i argue they pale in comparison to the multiplicity of uses to be had with duct tape.
here are 6.5 points to support my assertion:
Point 1
Although, like duct tape, Velcro comes in multiple colors, it holds little weight. Velcro is to duct tape like a magnet (not high powered mind you) is to crazy glue.
Point 2
Can you use Velcro to create sculpture? I argue not.
Point 3
Velcro stinks horribly and smokes violently when burned, while duct tape smokes slightly and melts inoffensively.
Point 4
Duct tape can be easily altered for size. With a pair of rounded kindergarten scissors or even nice sharp incisors one can alter the dimensions of the amount needed quickly and without difficulty; while altering Velcro requires at least a matte knife (which brings me to my next point)…
Point 5
Can’t alter Velcro on an airplane, while you can quite easily alter duct tape.
Point 6
Although I abhor the idea of giving any credit to our current administration, I must admit, it was they who declared “Amer’cans” should go out an buy duct tape as a response to terrorism – therefore I assert that duct tape is now MORE REDALY AVAILABLE IN THE AVERAGE AMERICAN HOME then unapplied, ready to use, Velcro.
Point 6.5
This last point is more a shout out to duct tape’s more expensive cousin, gaffers’ tape which also comes in multiple colors, but is more temperature resistant, water resistant, and removes less painfully from human skin (my favorite attribute) then does duct tape.
Bonus Point
Every tried to tie a girl up with Velcro? I guess not. Never mind then.
As previously stated, Hope all is well, no animosity.
