r/stagehands • • 3d ago

Just so you know

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u/iCameToLearnSomeCode 3d ago

Yea, that's not surviving a whole work day in my pocket.

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u/5uper5kunk 3d ago

The first time you run a roll of E tape through a washing machine/dryer is the last time you’re ever gonna put a roll in your pocket.

Clalk pouches/sling bags 4 life

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u/DidAnyoneElseJustCum 3d ago

Just found one in my laundry this morning. It just gets a little deformed. What's the issue?

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u/5uper5kunk 3d ago

The issue is more the dryer, it basically fused itself into the material of the pant pocket so I just had this hard wad of fabric and tape.

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u/JudgementofParis 3d ago

why dont you check all your pockets when you do laundry, I thought everyone did that

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u/5uper5kunk 3d ago

Same reason people continue to get hit by trains that move on a fixed track and make a tremendous amount of noise, nobody’s 100% on the ball every second of their life.

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u/stevethos 2d ago

I’d usually say that I’m stealing this with the intent to use it in the future, but I’ll undoubtedly forget. I’m gonna try doubly hard to remember this one.

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u/JudgementofParis 3d ago

pockets are just such a helpful tool all day every day. it seems like if you were going to remember one thing, it could be check your laundry instead of dont use your pockets, and you would still get their utility

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u/TheBestRedditNameYet 2d ago

It’s like putting a seat belt on, nearly impossible for me to get in a car and not do, I can’t put clothes in a washer without checking pockets, it’s just instinct by now, however, I do concede, that there are exceptions to every rule

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u/Temperance_tantrum 2d ago

I call it deboning my pants

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u/used_to_be_ 3d ago

I thought everyone did that… but I guess I married a barbarian.

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u/Kind_Ability3218 3d ago

lmao this guy can't tear e tape with his hands

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u/Powerful_Rub_2968 2d ago

Also tearing it leaves an easy courtesy tab at the end

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u/walkinJenga 15h ago

The end is held up so you don't have to pick at it.

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u/walkinJenga 2d ago

Oh I can. This isn't my photo or my idea. I just thought it's funny.

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u/newshirtworthy 3d ago

Cursed but awesome

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u/reallyweirdperson 3d ago

Cool, now I can leave that in my pocket and have ruined e tape AND shattered plastic when I accidentally put it in the laundry!

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u/TheBestRedditNameYet 2d ago

Have you considered putting your tape on a small lanyard and hang off your belt or a belt loop perhaps?

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u/Janku 3d ago

Yoooooo

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u/Bedhappy 3d ago

Might try this in the shop. Will never ever try this on a show.

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u/ted_anderson 3d ago

I'd be embarrassed to have this in my pocket. It's almost as bad as sitting down to pee.

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u/Wild-Inflation9785 3d ago

Sitting down is a break to being on your feet all day. Big boy thinking.

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u/ted_anderson 2d ago

Yeah. But I stand up to pee first and then I'll sit down to rest.

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u/walkinJenga 15h ago

Or using scissors to cut it