Katherine, I think you are starting to pick up the rhythm of the group!
Welcome!
PeggLeg
In article <170220160106128134%KatieCal@aol.com>, Katherine
<KatieCal@aol.com> wrote:
> In article <56c37388$0$45456$b1db1813$65575428@news.astraweb.com>,
> DeadParrot <DeadParrot@The.Aviary> wrote:
>
> > Flaco suggested:
> > I think the condoms are Durex?
> >
> > Well, yes... But it wasn't always so.
> >
> > About 50 years ago, if you asked for "Durex", you were assumed to mean that
> > you wanted the clear adhesive tape that is so useful for sticking one bit of
> > paper to another.
> >
> > Before Durex brand condoms appeared [or actually were hidden undeneath the
> > pharmacy counter], there were only 2 types of condoms; "Wet-check"
> > lubricated
> > and "Super-check" unlubricated.
> >
> > Nowadays, all brands of condoms are openly displayed on the supermarket
> > shelves and if you want the sticky tape, you would be more likely to ask for
> > "Durex tape", or even just "sticky-tape".
> >
> > Polygon
> >
>
> Why not ask for Scotch tape? But you wouldn't want to use it for
> condoms.
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