"Dual use cap, flip up or twist off"...

saysadie · Post by **saysadie** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 7:13 pm

I noticed this written on my toothpaste this morn. Up until now I'd not noticed it.

First off, having this written on anything seems a little... off. I mean, a cap on anything had better be able to twist off, why make it seem like it's an option just included in?

Second... Given the option, who would use the twist-off "function" over the flip-top?

Poll time...

Obfleur · Post by **Obfleur** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 7:17 pm

Flip-Top > Everything else.

Post by **Computron** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 7:43 pm

Twist-Off > Everything else.

saysadie · Post by **saysadie** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 8:04 pm

But why? why? why twist off when there's flip top? flip top-simple. Flip... top. When done, flip top... down.

And comps, if you've tampered with that poll I'll... um... Express my displeasure in text! Using cuss words, no less!

Obfleur · Post by **Obfleur** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 8:29 pm

This is what I think about Twist-Off.

*Removed by popular demand*

Magna Prime · Post by **Magna Prime** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 8:37 pm

I totally voted twist off. Although I must admit what in the heck is the dead end option in the poll?

Post by **Computron** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 8:37 pm

You have no idea how thankful I am that that picture is of a finger and not...something else.

saysadie · Post by **saysadie** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 8:43 pm

Yes... same here...

what in the heck is the dead end option in the poll?

It's Dead End! He rocks. I think the BT version looks nifty.

Obfleur · Post by **Obfleur** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 8:49 pm

Mm sausage.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 9:16 pm

I don't get it?

As far as I was aware, the original tops for toothpaste tubes were twist-offs. Then some bright spark invented the flip-top cap, but in order to fit it to the tube, they had to make it twist-off.

Post by **Kaylee** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 10:36 pm

Flip top. Easier to clean under the tap so it doesn't get all mussed up.

Leatherneck · Post by **Leatherneck** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 12:15 am

i use flip top. but when it gets gunky i twist it off to clean it and stuff.

saysadie · Post by **saysadie** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 12:30 am

Rebis wrote:I don't get it?

As far as I was aware, the original tops for toothpaste tubes were twist-offs. Then some bright spark invented the flip-top cap, but in order to fit it to the tube, they had to make it twist-off.

Yes! But why make it sound as if the twist off "feature" is an option?

I like the way it's worded on the tube mostly. I thank the toothpaste company for letting me know I have the choice.

LeAtHeRnEcK wrote:i use flip top. but when it gets gunky i twist it off to clean it and stuff.

Same here. But not when I'm going to use the toothpaste...

I probably should have been more specific, but I tend to garble things anyway. I meant in terms of use, not maintenance.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 12:56 am

saysadie wrote:

Rebis wrote:I don't get it?

As far as I was aware, the original tops for toothpaste tubes were twist-offs. Then some bright spark invented the flip-top cap, but in order to fit it to the tube, they had to make it twist-off.
Yes! But why make it sound as if the twist off "feature" is an option?

Probably so people who 'discover' it don't think they've broken it?

Magna Prime · Post by **Magna Prime** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 1:24 am

saysadie wrote:
It's Dead End! He rocks. I think the BT version looks nifty.

Heh, ok, just checking.

In all actuallity, I don't really mind which kind my toothpaste container has, as long as I like the toothpaste itself. It's not what's outside, but inside that counts

saysadie · Post by **saysadie** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 7:41 am

Rebis wrote:
Probably so people who 'discover' it don't think they've broken it?

I can't see how someone would think they've broken their tube of toothpaste if they twisted the top off... it twists back on just as easily after all.

And Magna, as long as what's in the tube isn't Wintermint-flavoured, I'm not too fussed about it either.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 10:33 pm

saysadie wrote:
Rebis wrote:
Probably so people who 'discover' it don't think they've broken it?
I can't see how someone would think they've broken their tube of toothpaste if they twisted the top off... it twists back on just as easily after all.

You overestimate people, methinks.[/Papa Compyer First]

saysadie · Post by **saysadie** » Wed Jul 28, 2004 6:35 am

Rebis wrote:
You overestimate people, methinks.[/Papa Compyer First]

Oh gods, I hope I'm not...

And if I am, someone stop the planet. I want off!

Metal Vendetta · Post by **Metal Vendetta** » Thu Jul 29, 2004 10:07 am

*applies handbrake*

Post by **Best First** » Thu Jul 29, 2004 10:41 am

i voted for Dead End and now i have plaque...

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"Dual use cap, flip up or twist off"...

Dual use cap: Twist off or flip-top? Why?