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chris1970 | 12:36 Sat 29th Aug 2009 | Home & Garden
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Why is gaffer tape called gaffer tape?
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thought to be named after the head of the lighting department on a film crew - the gaffer. all cables used on film sets are taped down and said to be 'gaffed' or 'gaffered'.
12:42 Sat 29th Aug 2009
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Because it is used a lot in the film and theatre. It is named after the gaffer, the head of lighting in a film crew.
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