Well I always thought it was Duck Tape!
SallyE
either
Duck is a brand. From
http://www.octanecreative.com/ducttape/duckvsduct.html
more than you want to know
Dear Duct Tape Users:
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 duct work.
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, Duck® brand Tape is manufactured by Henkel Consumer Adhesives. After
thoroughly familiarizing ourselves with the hundreds of duct tapes on the
market, we have found Duck® brand Tape to be the most consistent in quality.
And, we are delighted with the large array of colors that they manufacture
(including camo tape and new "X-Treme Tape" which comes in hot day-glo
colors).
Jim and I do lots of appearances promoting Duck® brand Tape and do so
without reservation. Therefore, we go by both The Duct Tape Guys, and The
Duck Tape Guys. And, we use the words Duck and Duct interchangeably
throughout our web site.
So, whether you call it Duct Tape or Duck Tape... you are still using the
"Ultimate Power Tool" in our estimation.
--- Jim and Tim, the Duck/Duct Tape Guys
The homepage on hold until ???--- Writer's Hood, the best poetry on the web,
at http://www.writershood.com/ Poets for Peace.... ˇPoemas sí, balas no!
|
