100 uses for paperclips

[Ironjaw's-wife]

I have an extra credit paper and I need some ideas on what everyone uses paperclips for besides holding paper together. whatcha' got ingo?

 

[infidel]

unfold them, then fold them back in half, making a V.
Get a rubber band.
Start a war.

 

[J10]

I use the bigger ones for holding cash (a disposable money clip). And most always have a couple in my bag. I also carry duct tap and rubber bands, because with those 3 items i can fix anything!

 

[Tactical Dave]

There was a guy that had 1 paper clip and he traded it for something on craigslist and then traded that for something.......... in the end he ended up with a used Porsche Boxter.........

 

[geronimojoe85]

Cleaning my ears.
Picking my teeth...
Not with the same one though.

 

[geronimojoe85]

Jumping a fuse

 

[J10]

Jumping a fuse

For sure. I Always seem to have a paper clip when a fuse blows but not an extra fuse...

 

[WillBrayJr]

Made fishing sinkers out of paperclips and lead as a child. I've also used paperclips to pull boogers out of my nose.

 

[cosermann]

Magic tricks.

 

[spasmo]

Adjusting the settings on a digital watch.
Cleaning the hole out on the Keurig (at least making sure it isn't clogged)
paperclip necklaces

 

[DownByTheTracks]

Handcuff pick. Lock pick. Twist ties.

 

[Ironjaw's-wife]

only need 20 more get creative ppl and thanks

 

[cosermann]

Often use them as expedient hooks to hang things from. Just unfold them and you have a "C" or "S" hook, depending on how you do it.

Make an electric motor -
Science projects - http://web.mit.edu/cmse/educational/motor_lp_kristy.pdf

 

[Bill of Rights]

Here's a couple of uses...

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kooFvrKI46U"]YouTube - Bullseye Scenes From Daredevil[/ame]

How good is your aim?

 

[Suprtek]

Take a look at this.

One Hundred One Uses for a Paper Clip

 

[Iceandfire]

1. Reset electronics like routers, modems, etc. that have a reset hole in the back.
2. Hang Xmas ornaments on tree.
3. Unlock bathroom door that kid is locked in.
4. Clean your fingernails.
5. Repair glasses when screw is missing.
6. Replace missing button on shirt.
7. Clipped to zipper to make pulling zipper easier for kids.

 

[Ironjaw's-wife]

i've got a hundred now...woo hoo thanks guys!

 

[starbreather]

cherry pit remover
eye glass repair

 

[redneckmedic]

Diffuse a bomb

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09UlB17cgKw]YouTube - MacGyver - My Trusty Paperclip[/ame]

 

[redneckmedic]