What was duct tape used for in the Vietnam war?

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  • @Nomnomnomiana
    @Nomnomnomiana 4 роки тому +484

    I once walked 40 miles with duct tape over a blister...it saved my foot from further agony and pain. Until i had to peel it off.

    • @Cavelson
      @Cavelson 4 роки тому +16

      You just could remain it in the place and you would be the same person till now

    • @kennedytheretard975
      @kennedytheretard975 4 роки тому +28

      @TeoMania people that walk 40 miles

    • @VentiVonOsterreich
      @VentiVonOsterreich 3 роки тому +11

      @MAKLURU hikers, soldiers and hardcore marathon runners

    • @VentiVonOsterreich
      @VentiVonOsterreich 3 роки тому +3

      @MAKLURU Ford Crown Victoria

    • @dakoderii4221
      @dakoderii4221 3 роки тому +4

      100mph tape(duct tape) and para-cord are a soldier's best tools beside their weapon and radio. Give a soldier enough 100mph tape and para-cord with some time and he can build or repair just about anything out of it. lol

  • @professorwiesy1351
    @professorwiesy1351 5 років тому +1090

    In Germany duct tape is called Panzertape (literal translation: tank tape)

    • @mmarmars
      @mmarmars 5 років тому +38

      klebeband?

    • @victormxb6623
      @victormxb6623 5 років тому +8

      Tesa Film

    • @oldskoolordie
      @oldskoolordie 5 років тому +13

      Das ubër tape

    • @dovakhiin7407
      @dovakhiin7407 5 років тому +27

      @@victormxb6623 tese film is für kleine dinger

    • @gggggggggggggggggg161
      @gggggggggggggggggg161 5 років тому +43

      @Gabriel Ordones Klebeband only means the small clear tape. Panzertape means duct tape. Looks like you are the dumbo ;)

  • @Corporal_Coyote
    @Corporal_Coyote 6 років тому +1058

    "It was originally called 'duck tape'."
    Me:...... they changed that?

    • @bustarogers9990
      @bustarogers9990 4 роки тому +22

      lol you're not alone brother.

    • @J-1410
      @J-1410 4 роки тому +27

      Well Duck is a trademark(duck brand tape), but Duck tape is well duck tape, as there is such thing as Duct tape, tape specially made for air ducts. If you use duck tape on air ducts, most of the time it will fall off due to the frequent expansion and contraction of the ducts.

    • @krokodyl5571
      @krokodyl5571 4 роки тому +10

      Mandela effect

    • @texasdeeslinglead2401
      @texasdeeslinglead2401 4 роки тому +1

      @@J-1410 and it don't like the super high temperatures of southern attics (130°F ) . The foil tape is better , but needs to be covered in "pooky" .

    • @EagleGames95
      @EagleGames95 4 роки тому +1

      Same! I used to think it was duck tape also!

  • @mon1ka502
    @mon1ka502 6 років тому +6283

    But what if they used flex tape instead?

    • @georgeschofield663
      @georgeschofield663 6 років тому +152

      JUST MONIKA EDGY

    • @CozyTheWeeb
      @CozyTheWeeb 6 років тому +299

      JUST MONIKA We would've won.

    • @imheretoskiptaxes2777
      @imheretoskiptaxes2777 6 років тому +487

      NOW THATS ALOT OF D A M A G E

    • @carterkroh9705
      @carterkroh9705 6 років тому +23

      Ya that’s true

    • @rodigoduterte9192
      @rodigoduterte9192 6 років тому +101

      JUST MONIKA Vietcong would surrender earlier by now
      Spoiler alert: and USA still lose politicaly anyway because of the protester in American contingent

  • @losonsrenoster
    @losonsrenoster 5 років тому +121

    during the 70's and 80's the South Africans also covered the leading edges of expensive helicopter rotor blades with duct tape, thereby extending the life span of these rotor blades. it was easy to replace the tape regularly, and it prevented nicks caused by sand, stones and flying debris.

  • @MordecaiTheAwesomeBluejay
    @MordecaiTheAwesomeBluejay 6 років тому +1319

    1940's: Duck Tape
    1960's: Duct Tape
    2018: F L E X T A P E

  • @floo1465
    @floo1465 5 років тому +247

    This may be duct tape, but always remember:
    If napalm hasn’t fixed your problem yet, it hasn’t been deployed yet.

    • @macgyverbryan1377
      @macgyverbryan1377 5 років тому +3

      That and C4 the "universal problem solver".

    • @Mr._E._Shark
      @Mr._E._Shark 5 років тому +6

      All problems in life can be solved with precise, or not so precise, application of explosives.
      That isn't to say all problems should be solved in this way, but they can.

    • @francisco9947
      @francisco9947 4 роки тому

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  • @colintherookmain7419
    @colintherookmain7419 6 років тому +1507

    To show you the power of duct tape, *I shot this helicopter down!!!*

    • @mrwehraboo5478
      @mrwehraboo5478 6 років тому +50

      Flex tape is op pls nerf

    • @lucaboscolocamiletto3100
      @lucaboscolocamiletto3100 6 років тому +63

      Now that's a lot of damage

    • @leovuitton9117
      @leovuitton9117 6 років тому +11

      @@lucaboscolocamiletto3100 damn I'm 4 days late to make that joke.

    • @ceorrr
      @ceorrr 6 років тому +21

      And repaired it with only duck tape.

    • @subs3tg4ming61
      @subs3tg4ming61 6 років тому +11

      And then taped it back together xd

  • @sirgamer44
    @sirgamer44 4 роки тому +74

    Imagine finding out the helicopter your on has bullet holes on it and the pilot covers it up with tape saying “it’ll be fine”

    • @armahpruski5877
      @armahpruski5877 3 роки тому +10

      "Hey, Cap'n, we got a uh...problem"
      Points to hole in the helicopter.
      Pilot looks up a hole.
      "Hold on...I got just the thing"
      "A spare rotar?"
      "Even better"
      *Sound of tape being pulled*

    • @weirdsciencethe2nd205
      @weirdsciencethe2nd205 3 роки тому

      They use super glue and baking soda too they just sand it down it sets like rock

    • @quincekreb6798
      @quincekreb6798 3 роки тому

      We used 100 mph tape during Desert Shield and Storm on our rotor blades for erosion resistance.

  • @b.s.3645
    @b.s.3645 6 років тому +280

    First human on his way to mars 2027: Houston, is this duct tape on our wing?
    Houston: If it survived Vietnam, it survives mars too.

    • @armahpruski5877
      @armahpruski5877 3 роки тому +2

      Good news bud, human s are going to mars 3 years earlier

    • @thefatasian9296
      @thefatasian9296 3 роки тому +4

      @@armahpruski5877 unlikely but we will see

    • @dylanprice893
      @dylanprice893 3 роки тому +2

      ​@@armahpruski5877 definitely not, I think you mean the moon

    • @armahpruski5877
      @armahpruski5877 3 роки тому +3

      @@dylanprice893 No, I meant mars, that's Elon Musk's plan.

    • @armahpruski5877
      @armahpruski5877 3 роки тому +3

      @Opecuted Multitasking. Why not do both at the same time

  • @DwyattA
    @DwyattA 4 роки тому +259

    I’ve been calling it duck tape my whole life 😂

    • @justnoob8141
      @justnoob8141 4 роки тому +20

      I mean Duct and Duck sound similar anyway so why bother?

    • @josephmarin-suarez2126
      @josephmarin-suarez2126 3 роки тому +6

      Same 🤣 we are boomers

    • @theretarbconsultant5469
      @theretarbconsultant5469 3 роки тому

      We all did

    • @thecapone45
      @thecapone45 3 роки тому +2

      It is called Duck tape. The brand is duck tape. Duct tape is better suited for air ducts, is my understanding.

    • @saulgoodman4871
      @saulgoodman4871 3 роки тому +2

      They are basically the same but Duct tape has a metal or metal-like material in the tape so it could be a temporary fix for a damaged air duct (hence the name)

  • @madcratebuilder
    @madcratebuilder 4 роки тому +2

    Brings back memories, I wrapped a rotor blade in summer of 68 near Plekui that had several holes in it.

  • @bruh-es9ix
    @bruh-es9ix 6 років тому +142

    My father served in vietnam. He used some duct tape to fix the cracks on his m16. And his m16 was the most badass looking gun in his platoon

    • @danthem4n981
      @danthem4n981 6 років тому +8

      Vault Boi that’s pretty cool. Do you think you could make a video showing off the gun?

    • @johnathonl7767
      @johnathonl7767 6 років тому +6

      Dan the m4n9 usa hasn't allowed the bringing home of service weapons since ww2.

    • @danthem4n981
      @danthem4n981 6 років тому +2

      Johnathon L oh nvm then

    • @Riceman-zw4gp
      @Riceman-zw4gp 6 років тому +2

      How tall is he

    • @bruh-es9ix
      @bruh-es9ix 6 років тому +3

      bout 6 foot tall. enough to be noticed by the drill Sargent lol

  • @trycoldman2358
    @trycoldman2358 6 років тому +1144

    To show you the power of Flex tape
    *ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzttttt*
    *I SAWED THIS TANK IN HALF*

  • @TheBandana1969
    @TheBandana1969 5 років тому +11

    As a doctor trained and working in India, we learned to use Leucoplast, a white, sticky tape to repair leaking tubes, hold bandages or plaster in place, seal leaking uro bags and the like. It was a skill to tear it with your fingers after you took out the required amount from the spool. Leucoplast was also a product of Johnson and Johnson, though many local variants were also available. Now lighter porous paper tape is used, but we miss the Leucoplast.

  • @ICE-BREAKER-9000
    @ICE-BREAKER-9000 6 років тому +424

    *When you see the title of the video and you wanted to comment flex tape but a thousand other people did...*

    • @antran7301
      @antran7301 6 років тому

      Mufasa what

    • @R9A9V2
      @R9A9V2 6 років тому +7

      RiP xD
      *THATS ALOT OF DAMAGE*

    • @Theakritas_
      @Theakritas_ 5 років тому +2

      *THATS A LOT OF DAMAGE*
      RIP soldiers

    • @nathanpace8803
      @nathanpace8803 5 років тому

      Flex tape

  • @jakbaillie2563
    @jakbaillie2563 6 років тому +388

    3:29 *THAT'S ALOT OF DAMAGE!!!*

  • @flashdancer42
    @flashdancer42 5 років тому +343

    In Finnish it's called "Jeesus-teippi", as you can prolly guess, that means Jesus tape.

  • @drgabe2908
    @drgabe2908 6 років тому +269

    [Burns Vietnamese village with napalm]
    Phill Swift: That's a lot of damage! How about a little more?

    • @JM-bb8xi
      @JM-bb8xi 5 років тому +16

      BILLY MAIZE HERE, YOUR VILLAGE BURNED DOWN? REPAIR THOSE BAMBOO HUTS WITH FLEX SEAL! COATING THOSE GRASSY MAT ROOVES WITH FLEX SEAL GIVES IT A RELIABLE WATERPROOF COVERING, SO STRONG, WE USED IT FIX THIS DOWNED HELICOPTERS BLADE!
      FLEX SEAL!

    • @justmiko9461
      @justmiko9461 5 років тому +2

      The reply above me Are dumb

    • @user-vn8uu2xu9n
      @user-vn8uu2xu9n 5 років тому

      @@justmiko9461 you use "are" for describe "two or more". Btw,he's joking,so don't be a moron

    • @GeorgeMinton-jb8ky
      @GeorgeMinton-jb8ky 4 роки тому

      @@JM-bb8xi Yeah and it is highly flammable too? That means when you drop the next batch of napalm it would burn faster.

    • @excalligator5529
      @excalligator5529 3 роки тому

      @@justmiko9461 no no they are just using some revolutionary technology called now listen up here I know you are already ejaculating at the thought of what they could possibly be doing it is a little known secret nowadays called a fucking joke

  • @ihavetowait90daystochangem67
    @ihavetowait90daystochangem67 6 років тому +252

    [insert flex tape meme here]

    • @Average_Joe2
      @Average_Joe2 6 років тому +2

      I have to wait 90 days to change my name now thats alot of damage

    • @tabasajustinjakej.7715
      @tabasajustinjakej.7715 6 років тому +6

      to show you the power of flex Tape
      I SAW THIS ROTOR IN HALF
      *rrrrrrhhhrrrr*
      NOW THAT'S A LOTTA DAMAGE!

    • @TheGodYouWishYouKnew
      @TheGodYouWishYouKnew 6 років тому

      I have to wait 90 days to change my name But wait! There’s more!

    • @operatorpsyduck2035
      @operatorpsyduck2035 6 років тому

      I have to wait 90 days to change my name
      To show you the power of flex tape, I saw this duck tape in half!
      Zzzzzhzhhzhzhzhzzhzhhzzhxxzxx
      !!!!It's now flex tape!!!!

  • @ceeezus
    @ceeezus 5 років тому +123

    “To show you how strong this tape is”
    “I SAWED THIS WAR IN HALF”

    • @GunsNGames1
      @GunsNGames1 4 роки тому +4

      Now that's a lot of damage

    • @suhandatanker
      @suhandatanker 4 роки тому +5

      *I sAWeD tHiS vIEtCoNg In HaLf*

    • @propel2317
      @propel2317 3 роки тому +8

      “I SAWED THIS COUNTRY IN HALF”

    • @memelover6917
      @memelover6917 Рік тому

      AND LOST IT WITH ONLY DUCT TAPE

  • @joaopedrocarneiro4645
    @joaopedrocarneiro4645 6 років тому +268

    Who would win?
    Thousands of farmers with the newest weapons of great motherland
    One sticky boi

  • @hahhuli
    @hahhuli 6 років тому +102

    They call duct tape as "jeesusteippi" (=god tape) in Finland because it can fix everything

  • @blacktigerace6687
    @blacktigerace6687 5 років тому +63

    when we fixing planes and spaceships with tapes
    aliens : "damn man, they ahead 100.000 years from us"

    • @davidhenderson3400
      @davidhenderson3400 3 роки тому +4

      I seen a movie one time where an alien was fixing something with duck tape.

  • @theherooflfr9869
    @theherooflfr9869 6 років тому +160

    Soldier: he only has a pen, we have a chance
    Magyver: i also found tape
    Army: everybody run

    • @jaydenhayslette9172
      @jaydenhayslette9172 5 років тому

      ....just.......just...wow

    • @spazkitty100
      @spazkitty100 5 років тому +3

      Finally a comment (a funny one at that) not about fuckin flex tape. Thank you.

    • @KandiKlover
      @KandiKlover 5 років тому +1

      Don't forget swiss army knife! :D

    • @dra6o0n
      @dra6o0n 5 років тому

      WELL a ingenious soldier may duct tape multiple frag grenades together into a deadly weapon, or use duct tape to camouflage things that aren't green. Like with enough tape you could make a ghillie vest. To tape grass and such to the uniform and helmet.
      I wonder if duct tape can be used with metal parts to make makeshift suppressors.

    • @TheMattc999
      @TheMattc999 5 років тому

      TheHero ofLfr 🤣

  • @iNexTTx
    @iNexTTx 6 років тому +12

    Flex Tape is so powerful! I sawed this Riverine Patrol Boat in half! It can take a pounding!

  • @100YardFumble
    @100YardFumble 6 років тому +92

    "You better duck tape that lip before you get it caught in a trip wire" - Lt. Dan

  • @JustinY.
    @JustinY. 6 років тому +686

    Something something flex tape

    • @requiem6465
      @requiem6465 6 років тому +16

      Justin Y. I'm waiting for Gaijin Goombah to do a Which Ninja video on you.

    • @khanaratsadon
      @khanaratsadon 6 років тому +25

      Justin Y. Are you online for over 24 Hours?

    • @zed9095
      @zed9095 6 років тому +3

      Normal channel he is probably a bot

    • @thunderbear0
      @thunderbear0 6 років тому +10

      The Eagle no he is a single human who comment on random videos in 2 ot 3 hours

    • @yoshikagekira2621
      @yoshikagekira2621 6 років тому +5

      Damn justin y you like a varied range of youtube channels

  • @connorwalters3240
    @connorwalters3240 6 років тому +61

    To show you the power of Duct Tape... I shot bullet holes in this helicopter blade!!!
    And repaired it, using only Duct Tape!!!

    • @connorwalters3240
      @connorwalters3240 6 років тому +9

      Phil Swift: *Approaches Vietnam* To show you the power of Duct Tape... I sawed this nation in half!!! And repaired it, using only Duct Tape!

  • @zer0deaths862
    @zer0deaths862 3 роки тому +2

    *"You know, one guy actually thought that duct tape was called "duck" tape. A security guard had to pull us apart."*
    -Red Foreman, That 70's Show.

  • @Crakule
    @Crakule 6 років тому +95

    That's a lot of damage

  • @sviatoslavs.1305
    @sviatoslavs.1305 6 років тому +124

    How to solve this practical problem?
    Use some tape.
    And if that didn't work...
    ...USE MORE TAPE.
    *There's no term such as "too much tape".*

    • @qsoup4371
      @qsoup4371 6 років тому +6

      Sviatoslav S. and if that doesn't work...
      U S E F L E X T A P E

    • @sviatoslavs.1305
      @sviatoslavs.1305 6 років тому +2

      TDR It's always big flex tape problem.
      Unless it's small flex tape problem.

    • @rustyshackleford9588
      @rustyshackleford9588 6 років тому +3

      Army logic goes if more is better then too much is just right. My I.D. Tags were absolutely taped together.

    • @sviatoslavs.1305
      @sviatoslavs.1305 6 років тому

      Rusty Shackleford lol
      Or a proof that tape usage is very important.

    • @wezerd
      @wezerd 6 років тому

      The Engineer probably has duct tape in his pocket.

  • @elmartillo7931
    @elmartillo7931 5 років тому +43

    in the Canadian Army we called it "Gun Tape"

    • @leemichael2154
      @leemichael2154 5 років тому +1

      Canada has some evil shots, been reading about them

  • @torcaace
    @torcaace 6 років тому +369

    QUACK TAPED

    • @Arthur-sj8cv
      @Arthur-sj8cv 6 років тому +1

      Panda man 😐

    • @Arthur-sj8cv
      @Arthur-sj8cv 6 років тому +1

      Panda man you on?

    • @ChevyChase301
      @ChevyChase301 6 років тому +2

      SELEUKOS NIKATOR Seleukos my man. I’m literally your greatest fan. That move at Ipsus was 👌🏻

    • @normavaldez7911
      @normavaldez7911 6 років тому

      SELEUKOS NIKATOR geese tape

    • @torcaace
      @torcaace 6 років тому +1

      Joey Kevorkian eyy thank u man. Elephants are very reliable war machines indeed

  • @zuko1569
    @zuko1569 6 років тому +874

    They lost the war because they didn't use flex tape no wonder why smh

    • @dankmemes9534
      @dankmemes9534 6 років тому +5

      Zuzu BoI I see you everywhere

    • @oce5865
      @oce5865 6 років тому +5

      Lol, they never saw it coming

    • @legendareNz
      @legendareNz 6 років тому +10

      losing the war - That's alot of damage!

    • @xdpie609
      @xdpie609 6 років тому +4

      There is no war in Ba Sing Se

    • @holyprophet.gaming5286
      @holyprophet.gaming5286 6 років тому +8

      quit didnt lose

  • @likaboss7654
    @likaboss7654 5 років тому +5

    Jungle style mags? We just call them dual mags and we normally put a piece of cardboard between them to reduce vibration from firing our weapon.

  • @YangKaruna
    @YangKaruna 6 років тому +34

    Years later, *What was Flex tape used for in WW3?*

    • @Simplehistory
      @Simplehistory  6 років тому +8

      To repair tank tracks XD

    • @Callsign_Prophet
      @Callsign_Prophet 6 років тому +1

      What was nano magnets used for in world war 3? To seal the space force shuttles of course...

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      @lokelong0986 6 років тому

      +Simple History made the history of simple history. why the voice away chance

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    @lancelittleton9802 6 років тому +9

    "If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." -Red Green

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      @Really250 3 роки тому

      What a great saying. So true as well

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    @Smokedogzz 3 роки тому +1

    This animation is spot on.....It reminds me of South Park.... which is what made me click on it and watch, but the raw, historic info, and great stories you provide, kept me here....

  • @ram61504
    @ram61504 6 років тому +43

    The six day war next please

    • @speedy_playz2231
      @speedy_playz2231 6 років тому

      Coop Dawg ?

    • @lasagnakob9908
      @lasagnakob9908 6 років тому

      The six day war was a conflict in 1967 where mostly Syrians and Egyptians attacked Israel for six days before the "alliance" was defeated

  • @originalturtle3911
    @originalturtle3911 6 років тому +145

    I SAWED THIS HUEY IN HALF

    • @ncrveteranranger9126
      @ncrveteranranger9126 6 років тому +10

      OriginalTurtle I SAWED THIS NORTH VIETNAMESE IN HALF, AND PATCHED HIM UP WITH ONLY FLEX TAPE

    • @Ricky-jr7io
      @Ricky-jr7io 6 років тому +5

      That's a lot of damage.

    • @mrwehraboo5478
      @mrwehraboo5478 6 років тому +1

      Flex tape is op pls nerf

  • @kevinr6871
    @kevinr6871 4 роки тому +4

    You guys have a great product. Your conclusions always finish as if there is more to come. Considering how much effort you put into the stories and animations, a good conclusion will tie everything together neatly.

  • @ndhart3213
    @ndhart3213 6 років тому +24

    50 - 40 years later...
    Daddy, the Flatscreen is broken

  • @soundwavesuperior9414
    @soundwavesuperior9414 6 років тому +101

    Video on The Volkssturm

  • @dustinatkinson5744
    @dustinatkinson5744 2 роки тому +2

    I find it interesting that duct tape was used in these methods or for these methods during the Vietnam war. I also just found out while watching the toys that built America that the slinky was also used in Vietnam to make impromptu radio antennas

  • @drparagon4140
    @drparagon4140 6 років тому +17

    People talk about flex tape, but they really should've used Flex *SEAL*

  • @tabasajustinjakej.7715
    @tabasajustinjakej.7715 6 років тому +239

    Flex Tape>Duct tape

    • @ChevyChase301
      @ChevyChase301 6 років тому +9

      Justin Jake Tabasa NOW THATS ALOT OF DAMAGE

    • @vortigauntsteve49
      @vortigauntsteve49 6 років тому +7

      To show you the power of Flex Tape,
      I SAWED THIS ROTOR IN HALF

    • @General_Eisenhower1945
      @General_Eisenhower1945 6 років тому +2

      Vortigaunt Steve and repaired it with only FLEX TAPE

    • @sIurz
      @sIurz 6 років тому +1

      *I SAWED THIS PERSON IN HALF AND FIXED IT WITH FLEX TAPE*

  • @ernestporell7757
    @ernestporell7757 3 роки тому +2

    It was invented by a mom , I believe for her son at war, She named it Duck Tape, and the company name still exists.
    "The iconic tape was invented by an Illinois mom named Vesta Stoudt who wanted to save soldiers’ lives in World War II. The year was 1943 and Stoudt, who had two sons serving in the U.S. Navy, was working at the Green River Ordnance Plant near Amboy, Illinois." She worked for Johnson and Johnson.

  • @Ahhh714
    @Ahhh714 6 років тому +164

    Comment Stats
    97% FLEX TAPE!
    3% WHAT ABOUT FLEX SEAL
    1% I didn't know they did this in WWII
    . 01% accusing me of not know how to do my mathfs.

  • @etcetera5965
    @etcetera5965 6 років тому +12

    Loved the video, could you guys maybe make a video about the armored trains in WW1?

  • @andysway6011
    @andysway6011 5 років тому +1

    Oh the things Simple History teaches the world. I love Simple History

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican 6 років тому +24

    Yup, duct tape was very useful during the Vietnam War. And still is today!

    • @ncrveteranranger9126
      @ncrveteranranger9126 6 років тому

      Avery Lopez-Baines i see you everywere lmao

    • @calyxman
      @calyxman 6 років тому

      FLEX TAPE.

    • @lolailo2199
      @lolailo2199 6 років тому

      Avery Lopez-Baines so you guys have internet now?

    • @ncrveteranranger9126
      @ncrveteranranger9126 6 років тому

      Lolailo their new president is a little softer than castro on that field

    • @AverytheCubanAmerican
      @AverytheCubanAmerican 6 років тому +2

      Lolailo, I'm gonna keep saying this. I live in THE US, not Cuba. I have Cuban ancestry, hence the flag. Geez, how stupid can you be?

  • @jic1
    @jic1 6 років тому +7

    The 'duck tape' from WWII wasn't made of duck fabric, which is a kind of light canvas. It was more-or-less the same as present-day duct tape, and got the 'duck' name because it was waterproof. There was an earlier, non self-adhesive duck-cloth tape used as a reinforcing material for construction projects, which is where the confusion comes from.

  • @claysoggyfries
    @claysoggyfries 6 років тому +81

    This video was brought to you by DuctTape

  • @dontknow6510
    @dontknow6510 5 років тому +111

    Comment section:
    99% FLEX TAPE
    1% This video

  • @sophyaigt7
    @sophyaigt7 3 роки тому +4

    1:28. Only OGs know what’s that’s from

    • @brushbandit1711
      @brushbandit1711 3 роки тому

      If anyone didn't know what It's from It's call of Duty black ops. The first one kids

  • @janarthurevalle2922
    @janarthurevalle2922 4 роки тому +31

    "Make temporary bandages to seal wounds"
    If these soldiers screamed after removing the duct tape im not suprised
    Edit: If you haven't realized this is a joke, and I had no idea this comment existed

    • @blaineerp6818
      @blaineerp6818 3 роки тому +5

      You dont directly tape the skin fool

    • @sethcason5218
      @sethcason5218 3 роки тому +1

      I did in emergency it suck but saved toe

    • @stinkymonke3622
      @stinkymonke3622 3 роки тому

      They dont need to tear it off they could always cuy it for example

  • @GrannyIsAlive
    @GrannyIsAlive 6 років тому +198

    *FLEXING TAPE*

  • @redcell9636
    @redcell9636 5 років тому +12

    Answer: *EVERYTHING*

  • @chocolatebar5663
    @chocolatebar5663 4 роки тому +1

    On the appolo 13 mission they didn't "fix" the air filter, they just built an adapter because the working air filter from the lunar module was a different shape.

  • @MrYeast555
    @MrYeast555 6 років тому +6

    Wow it’s amazing how a simple every day item can be used as a war tool

  • @whitepotato9913
    @whitepotato9913 4 роки тому +6

    Teacher:why are you laughing
    Me:nothing
    My mind:100 miles tape

  • @jasong9502
    @jasong9502 3 роки тому +1

    I bought a vietnam era American canteen and pouch. The pouch had a piece of duck tape covering the belt loop portion as the there was two halves that were velcro together.... the tape stopped it from separating.

  • @emrafighifari2675
    @emrafighifari2675 6 років тому +10

    To show you the powet of duct tape....I SAWED THIS CHOPPER IN HALF

  • @esaskykke7600
    @esaskykke7600 6 років тому +118

    *In Finland we call it Jesus tape.*

    • @slavination527
      @slavination527 6 років тому +14

      Esa Skykke can atheist use it ?? :P

    • @Ralle-kv8rm
      @Ralle-kv8rm 6 років тому +16

      In Germany we call it Panzertape.

    • @esaskykke7600
      @esaskykke7600 6 років тому +5

      No, according the constitution they have to use duct tape.

    • @SorcererShangTsung
      @SorcererShangTsung 6 років тому +6

      Esa Skykke you’re whole fucking Country is a meme, I’m not even kidding, your laundry clips translate to ‘’Laundry Boys’’

    • @ncrveteranranger9126
      @ncrveteranranger9126 6 років тому +1

      Esa Skykke *MANNERHEIM LINE INTENSIFIES*

  • @joeavent5554
    @joeavent5554 3 роки тому

    My senior instructor at T-39 FRAM course told how a T-39 in Vietnam was patched up using a piece of Budweiser can aluminum for a hole. The patch was painted over and everything was ok.

  • @harrydeer7820
    @harrydeer7820 6 років тому +170

    I love vietnamies war In History it is so interesting, but is Abraham Lincoln video coming soon. Sry My english

    • @johnto6569
      @johnto6569 6 років тому +4

      I don't love the vietnamies war becuse im vietnamies

    • @Lwkyjstdezi
      @Lwkyjstdezi 6 років тому

      Whoa

    • @lukeboyd3226
      @lukeboyd3226 6 років тому

      John To Yeah I can tell

    • @xxl96
      @xxl96 6 років тому

      Definately need some vids on Lincoln

    • @cahaya8844
      @cahaya8844 6 років тому

      how you get that silver grade thingy? quidd?

  • @victoryday663
    @victoryday663 6 років тому +8

    I SAW A TANK IN HALF AND I ONLY FIXED IT WITH FLEX TAPE

  • @-.DIO.-
    @-.DIO.- 5 років тому +26

    Captions: adorable duck cloth backing
    what

  • @user-Jay178
    @user-Jay178 6 років тому +91

    Because duct tape fixes everything.

    • @drwhite7285
      @drwhite7285 6 років тому +8

      Gerardo Reyes if it doesn't work, use more duct tape.

    • @NoName-xxxxx
      @NoName-xxxxx 6 років тому +1

      *Flex tape

    • @D3X-Fenwick
      @D3X-Fenwick 6 років тому +2

      it didn't fix my broken marriage
      jk not even married

    • @drwhite7285
      @drwhite7285 6 років тому +1

      D3X well you just ruined the joke

    • @Christopher-N
      @Christopher-N 6 років тому +2

      _"Because duct tape fixes everything."_
      Except the ozone layer, your tax return, and universal thermodynamic equilibrium.

  • @mugiwaradarwin4504
    @mugiwaradarwin4504 5 років тому +22

    What's my secret? Duct tape, of course!

  • @maxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmax1
    @maxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmaxmax1 4 роки тому +1

    Duck Tape is still a brand name of scrim-backed pressure sensitive tape.
    Duct tape is a generic name for Duck tape.
    With that, the tape used to seal ducts is actually an aluminum tape, thicker than your kitchen aluminum foil.

  • @lildoink9124
    @lildoink9124 6 років тому +15

    That’s a lot of
    Destruction

  • @cc-gu3hx
    @cc-gu3hx 6 років тому +16

    I sawed this chopper in half and fixed it with only FLEX TAPE

  • @jeremyrm7
    @jeremyrm7 3 роки тому +1

    This is an awesome bit of history that gets overlooked daily

  • @volksmann
    @volksmann 6 років тому +32

    Hey simple history! Can you do a video on Indonesian army's operations in 1940-1945?

  • @jayoutdoors1534
    @jayoutdoors1534 6 років тому +12

    Great video. Don't try and force wix on me I ain't buying it.

  • @ryandoes-gamingmore4457
    @ryandoes-gamingmore4457 6 років тому +54

    If they used flex tape they could've sawed the navy in half.

  • @rileypoe7331
    @rileypoe7331 6 років тому +8

    Please do a video on M1 Garand

  • @pumpkin91ful
    @pumpkin91ful 4 роки тому +6

    "Duck Tape Whoo-oohh!"

  • @SquishyZoran
    @SquishyZoran 5 років тому +1

    It’s funny that now a days since Duct tape is not allowed on ducts and the stuff rots over the years but it would be cool to see an original piece on one of those housing boom ducts too.

  • @joyboysplanet
    @joyboysplanet 6 років тому +5

    that's a lotta damage.

  • @FighterMan9836
    @FighterMan9836 5 років тому +28

    I got the ammo in the back, duct tape is attached

  • @mrhoho
    @mrhoho 6 років тому +2

    0:56 lol car wheel moving backward

  • @angryduck553
    @angryduck553 6 років тому +27

    0:11 is that... Mr Clean?

  • @Kami-sama.isekai
    @Kami-sama.isekai 6 років тому +13

    Make a video about battleship Bismarck or Battleship Iowa

    • @user-ik8qn8mn6j
      @user-ik8qn8mn6j 5 років тому

      Lord Tachanka your not the best tachanka Bandit is

  • @Cavelson
    @Cavelson 4 роки тому +1

    Oh God. I guess I'm running out of duck tape or flex tape. Runnin to buy!

  • @anactualalpaca7016
    @anactualalpaca7016 5 років тому +12

    "oi mate me arms gushin"
    "S'awright, lemme tape it shut"

  • @itamarzibziner8385
    @itamarzibziner8385 6 років тому +15

    *helicopter brekk *
    now that aLOTTA DAMAGE
    *slaps flex tape on the military flying vehicle *

  • @rolltide3348
    @rolltide3348 6 років тому +1

    WD40 and duct tape are a must have for any guy who fixes things himself. Duct tape was also used to cover bullet holes on fuel tanks.

  • @frozenberger1090
    @frozenberger1090 6 років тому +9

    IT EVEN WORKS UNDER WOTER!

  • @hotgamerboy6240
    @hotgamerboy6240 6 років тому +4

    *now that's a lot of damage*

  • @guyh.4553
    @guyh.4553 3 роки тому

    100 MPH Tape, 500 MPH Tape still used even today in the Army. We Combat Engineers carried tons of it in our packs, tracks, heavy equipment, trucks, everything. 500 MPH Tape is better than the TM Duck Tape. It's stickier and lasts far longer than the TM Duck Tape as well. And it OD Green. Amazing stuff!

  • @namholephuong117
    @namholephuong117 6 років тому +8

    It looks like US military loves to use sticky things for the war.

    • @floo1465
      @floo1465 5 років тому +1

      *_*napalm sounds*_*

  • @tristianbarbane
    @tristianbarbane 4 роки тому +5

    Ive been calling it duck tape my whole life XD

  • @kealke
    @kealke 3 роки тому

    On Apollo 13 it was not use to "fix" the filters. It was used to adapt the square command module filters to the round recepticle in the lunar module.

  • @DimoB8
    @DimoB8 6 років тому +4

    Rocket really needs some duct tape!

  • @ndhart3213
    @ndhart3213 5 років тому +3

    To show you how strong flex tape is, I'm gonna blast huge holes in that tank! **Blasts tank with RPG 3 times**

  • @yuk-erkmckirk9277
    @yuk-erkmckirk9277 4 роки тому +1

    To me duck tape is the same as gaffer tape. Can be torn off the roll and has a cotton type woven material in it. Can be any colour but mostly I've used black. What I've used as duct tape is a silver foil type tape with a fibreglass mesh material and can't be torn off the roll,needs to be cut off with a blade or scissors. It also has a peel off backing on it and is not stuck to itself on the roll. Maybe that's just me but it could be marketed differently in different countries. I've found the later to be far harder to remove than the cloth type of duck/gaffer tape and won't tear off very easy at all.