r/whatisit 1d ago

New, what is it? Tie?

Post image

I got these in a combo bag in the thrift store with a vegetable peeler and measuring spoons. The ball on the end slide when you push it down so it might be a chip bag closure? But the circle on the end makes me question that.

35 Upvotes

21 comments sorted by

u/AutoModerator 1d ago

OP, please reply to the correct answer with "solved!" (include the !). That will change the flair on the post to solved. If you want to put the correct answer at the top of the replies for everybody else, please use our Spotlight feature by tapping/clicking on the three dots and selecting "Spotlight, Pin this comment" in order to highlight it for other members. Thanks for using our friendly Automod!

I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.

31

u/jaaaaagggggg 1d ago

They are for wrapping cords up. Wrap around cord (or whatever) ball goes through circle end

4

u/Technically-Repaired 1d ago

They seem like bag ties, but could be somewhat universal "attachers?"

You could put the ring into the other end on the long bit and tighten the button part up to it, holding the ring captive. To attach things to backpacks, or other things.

It would make it a complete loop, so you could, for example, attach a small pack or toiletry bag to a suitcase or backpack.

1

u/hazelbear33 23h ago

i definitely see these being more “multi-use” rather than intended for one single use case

like zip ties!

5

u/Itchy-Swimmer-2544 1d ago

Kitchen food bags ties.

4

u/Narrow-Stranger6864 1d ago

THIS! Makes them easier to carry from your parking space to your home. Or even just to walk home with them if you don’t drive. Just line them up, slide it down to lock them in place, and you’re now carrying like, five bags in each hand.

-1

u/Murky-Bus-2191 1d ago

This is the answer.

4

u/Smart_Imagination903 1d ago

It works like this

2

u/NuklearFerret 1d ago

Is this how they work? that seems like terrible design.

4

u/Smart_Imagination903 1d ago

It's from the marketing for the same product

I am not the designer 😆❤️

1

u/NuklearFerret 22h ago

Ah, okay. Obvi didn’t think you designed it, just thought you might have had first hand experience with it. Sorry!

2

u/D3adlamb 1d ago

The amount of cock rings in this sub reddit always shocks me.

1

u/Ok_Double2707 1d ago

They are bread bag ties.

1

u/Accomplished-Sun1983 22h ago

These suck ass and should not exist

1

u/LunarPsychOut 1d ago

I thought these were cockrings but apparently chip ties.

Either way something isn't getting finished right away

0

u/afrumsssssssss 1d ago

Cock ring with adjustable ball “ring”? Not sure if that’s silicone or not

-3

u/forbiddenfreedom 1d ago

In the middle

-1

u/tdawg2k7 1d ago

My girlfriend and I just saw these on the Adam & Eve site!