Trigger Mike Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 My son had his birthday yesterday and like always every single gift was tied into the box with the plastic ties tied tight. My knife slipped and the point went straight into the base of the finger on the other hand, just where the finger hits the hand. It has hurt and is hard to move since last night. The tip went in deep. While that is my fault, why can't they use bread bag ties with the tied end where you can reach it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit Bull Tex Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 The kids would take them out at the stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Yup. I really hate that nearly everything you buy is entombed in people-proof-plastic that takes longer to exhume than the product will probably last. JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 we use a clipper (on our Gerber Tool) to remove the ties, not a knife. GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 It would be great if retail theft wasn't a billion dollar problem but alas, it is. So manufacturers have had to make it difficult to remove something from it's packaging. And I use the handy Gerber also. Got tired of stabbing myself andfd the product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKFOOT SASS #11947 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 The kids would take them out at the stores. It's not just the kids. The kids would take them out of the box and play with them in the store. Adults would steal them for their kids. It's sad. Lafitte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal barnes sass #5792 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 We open presents at my house on Christmas Day right after brunch. Five grandkids generate lots of packages full of plastic ties with some even plastic covered wire. If we sat and unwound each tie I would have to feed everyone supper. Before the gift opening starts I hand out wire cutters to each of my sons-in-law and keep one for myself. Snip, snip and we're done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumpman Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Cutting the ties on the correct side of the locking part so you can save and reuse them. I do, especially the real long ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I believe we've all had safety lessons that were written in our own blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Mary Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 It never failed to amaze me how many of those dang things they could fit around a Barbie doll....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 It never failed to amaze me how many of those dang things they could fit around a Barbie doll....... I always wonder if she likes it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Mary Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 knowing Barbie, she would......Ken gets awfully boring after a while..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliope Cupcake #13981 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Try listening to Thor Ramsey [Christian comedian] very funny jokes about ties on toys. He is the first act on the DVD "Thou Shalt Laugh" with 4 other comedians; mc'd by Patricia Heaton. I streamed it on Netflix. Skit: He tries to get his daughter's new dolly out of the package. After working on it for some time without success says, Well, Honey, looks like she's on death row. She has some nice plastic on the front though so you can visit her any time you like. Hi dolly! [hand on the phone], Can't wait till you get out! They are strappin these toys in and around [making many gestures] and this is someone's job. Who does this? where is this done?? I can only imagine that this is done by someone at a state correctional facility somewhere--- IF I'M NOT GOIN' ANYWHERE---YOU'RE NOT GOIN ANYWHERE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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