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15 January 2009

Chances are you are in close proximity to a paper clip. So I ask you: Have you ever smelled a paper clip before? [More:]

I just did, though not intentionally. And man, these paper clips (regular metal, jumbo smooth, from Office Max) really STINK!
staples version of your paperclip: no smell
In fact, I have seven different styles/sizes of clips within arm's reach, and none of them smells. Hm.
posted by Stewriffic 15 January | 14:38
But...you did get me to smell all my clips, so three cheers to ya!
posted by Stewriffic 15 January | 14:39
Maybe you just got the one I cleaned my nails with. If so, I'll make sure I recycle it next time.

Sorry.
posted by danf 15 January | 14:44
After I noticed that the one on my desk smelled (I was absently playing with it, then resting my hand on my chin, which is how this happened), I went for some fresh out of the box. They smell too.
posted by mudpuppie 15 January | 14:52
someones playing the ol' shitty paperclip joke on you
posted by joelf 15 January | 15:11
Yes, but only because I routinely chew on them. They taste rusty like blood.
posted by crush-onastick 15 January | 15:27
Ever notice that masking tape often smells like bacon and/or maple syrup?
posted by CitrusFreak12 15 January | 16:44
Scotch tape smells like pineapple lifesavers.
posted by mudpuppie 15 January | 16:45
you didn't play "smell the glue" first, did you?
posted by terrapin 15 January | 16:52
Rubber bands smell really nasty. I hated stocking those when I worked at an office supply store.
posted by wimpdork 15 January | 17:04
Have you ever smelled a paper clip before?

Probably. The chances are, I've actually even tasted one.
posted by Daniel Charms 15 January | 17:22
Ever tasted a nine volt battery?
posted by It's Raining Florence Henderson 15 January | 18:18
Where do I click to favorite crush's comment?
posted by eamondaly 15 January | 19:13
Door knobs stink, too. Especially brass ones.
posted by chewatadistance 15 January | 19:14
Bunny! OMG! || So,

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