Results: Duct Tape, The Handyman's Secret Weapon
1.
1.
Beginning in 1927, the Revolite division of Johnson & Johnson made medical adhesive tape from duck cloth. During World War II they developed an adhesive tape for the US military to be used for sealing ammunition cases against moisture. The olive drab tape was nicknamed "duck tape" by soldiers. Prior to this survey, were you aware of these facts?
Yes
22%
•
629 votes
No
78%
•
2233 votes
2.
2.
After the war duck tape was sold in hardware stores. It was commonly used to wrap air ducts. The name "duct tape" came into use, along with tape products colored silvery gray like tin ductwork. Which name do you use for this tape?
Duct Tape
61%
•
1758 votes
Duck Tape
28%
•
805 votes
Not Applicable
10%
•
284 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
•
15 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.17% | 5 | |
| both | 0.10% | 3 |
| duck for duck brand, duct otherwise | 0.03% | 1 |
| i use both names | 0.03% | 1 |
| black tape or electric tape | 0.03% | 1 |
| dads tape | 0.03% | 1 |
| the handyman's secret weapon. | 0.03% | 1 |
| gaffers tape | 0.03% | 1 |
| grey or silver tape | 0.03% | 1 |
3.
3.
Duct tape has been on board every US space mission since the early days. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) engineers and astronauts have used duct tape in the course of their work and in many emergency situations. Were you aware NASA uses duct tape in space missions?
Yes
28%
•
805 votes
No
60%
•
1704 votes
Undecided
6%
•
165 votes
Not Applicable
7%
•
188 votes
4.
4.
Red Green, title character of "The Red Green Show", often used duct tape (which he dubbed "the handyman's secret weapon") to create clever contraptions. Have you ever watched this television program?
Yes
29%
•
829 votes
No
62%
•
1778 votes
Not Applicable
9%
•
255 votes
5.
5.
Now that duct tape comes in a variety of colors and patterns, it has become a crafting tool. Do you create crafts from duct tape?
Yes
16%
•
459 votes
No
75%
•
2137 votes
Not Applicable
9%
•
266 votes
6.
6.
Duck brand sponsors a "Stuck at Prom" scholarship contest each year in which participants create prom attire from duct tape. Are you familiar with this contest?
Yes
33%
•
934 votes
No
67%
•
1928 votes
7.
7.
Do you keep duct tape on hand at your home?
Yes
78%
•
2221 votes
No
13%
•
384 votes
Undecided
3%
•
83 votes
Not Applicable
6%
•
174 votes
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