That's what they say back home in the South.
And it seems true elsewhere, too. When I was in Rome recently I saw a parked car that had its driver's side rear view mirror reattached with duct tape.
But it seems there are interesting things you can fix with salad dressing, too.
Like precious works of art.
GET THE STORY.
P.S.: Tim J! This could be what happens to your stuff in a couple hundred years!
Or maybe future folks will just take off the grime with duct tape.
You know what they say!
P.P.S.: My favorite kind of duct tape is the kind that has the cute little ducks printed right on it.

Sir,
The Motu Proprio will be published near future,according to His Eminence Cardinal Tarciso Bertrone on 8th.
Posted by: Alex Benziger. G | June 05, 2007 at 10:28 AM
Sir,
The Motu Proprio will be published near future,according to His Eminence Cardinal Tarciso Bertrone on 8th.
Mr. Benziger,
I certainly appreciate the respect and formalities, but what does the MP have to do with Salad Dressing and Duct Tape???
Posted by: Esau | June 05, 2007 at 10:32 AM
I like the prom dresses made from duct tape.
http://www.stuckatprom.com/contests/prom/archive.asp
Posted by: Monica | June 05, 2007 at 10:59 AM
If it moves and it's not supposed to... use Duck Tape.
If it doesn't move and it's supposed to... use WD-40.
Posted by: Jon | June 05, 2007 at 12:50 PM
My favorite kind of duct tape is the transparent kind. It's wonderful for fixing board books (for toddlers).
I wouldn't recommend making a prom dress out of it, though.
Marie
Posted by: Marie | June 05, 2007 at 01:46 PM
Marie, you're so close-minded!
Posted by: Monica | June 05, 2007 at 02:20 PM
Jimmy,
My favorite kind of duct tape is the kind that has the cute little ducks printed right on it.
And you didn't provide an image or a link? Prey tell, where can I find this mythical duct tape with cute little ducks printed right on it? :-P
Posted by: Brian Day | June 05, 2007 at 02:54 PM
http://homepage1.nifty.com/kouzai/images3/duck_tape.jpg
Posted by: Dr. Eric | June 05, 2007 at 03:02 PM
The handyman's secret weapon? www.redgreen.com
Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati - for you Latins
Posted by: tau gamma pi | June 05, 2007 at 07:02 PM
Red Green is my guru.
Posted by: labrialumn | June 05, 2007 at 09:06 PM
Jimmy, are you sure from Texas? Everyone knows that you can fix anything with duct tape AND Baling Wire!! OK, I'm from KS, but baling wire is also required for complete fix-it-up-ness.
Posted by: marymargaret | June 05, 2007 at 09:31 PM
For 5 years my truck passed its safety inspections because I used duct tape to keep the signal lights attached to the bumper (which for all sakes and purposes was completely rusted out - Life in Hawai`i = wet, rusty, moldy, but what the hay!)Four rolls of duct tape actually provided form and shape to the "bumper" and this allowed me to attach it - with more duct tape - to the truck. Sold that bugga 3 years ago, and it's still on the road. The new owner has kept up the duct tape! Duct tape is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Posted by: kaneohe | June 05, 2007 at 10:31 PM
Duct tape is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Two of my kids are getting confirmed next week. I'll have to tell them... :-)
Posted by: Margaret | June 06, 2007 at 12:58 AM
Mr. Esau,
I am only interested in the TLM and the tradition of the Church.
Posted by: Alex Benziger. G | June 06, 2007 at 10:15 AM
Mr. Esau,
I am only interested in the TLM and the tradition of the Church.
Posted by: Alex Benziger. G | June 06, 2007 at 10:18 AM
To the above "reply" to Esau'a question, I can only say: "Huh?"
Posted by: bill912 | June 06, 2007 at 10:21 AM
Mr. Benziger,
I think bill912 sufficiently expressed my very sentiments here.
Posted by: Esau | June 06, 2007 at 10:29 AM
"If it ain't broke, you're not trying".
"I am a man, but I can change... if I have to... I guess."
Posted by: Dano | June 06, 2007 at 04:05 PM
I have it on very good authority from a friend who is an art custodian that in certain circumstances spit (ok, saliva) is the best thing for cleaning up a work of art. But some people are too fastidious to use their own, so it is available in artificial form. Yum.
Posted by: materfamilias | June 07, 2007 at 06:16 AM
"There Ain't Anything You Can't Fix With Duct Tape!"
Except duct tape....
Posted by: David B. | June 07, 2007 at 02:34 PM