46 Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Paperclip_Ramey
46 Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Paperclip_Ramey
Jaydence Ramey
Doctor Lashley
English 101
Major Writing Project 3: Persuasive Objects
Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Paperclip
Let’s explore the often overlooked importance of paper clips in our everyday lives. These simple metal tools, commonly found in offices and schools, come in various sizes and colors to cater to different needs. Beyond their basic use of holding papers together, paper clips have multiple functions that many fail to recognize. Their versatility significantly contributes to making workspaces more efficient and organized. Despite their humble appearance, paper clips deserve attention and appreciation as they represent efficiency, order, and human creativity.
The paperclip is easily identifiable when it comes to its characteristics. Since the paperclip is such a common item that is seen on a daily or at least weekly basis, it’s not easy to mistake it for another item due to its unique shape. The paperclip is either metal or plastic, wrapped around itself with two loops, the middle is a bit elevated then the outer loop to hold objects between the two pieces. While to common belief the paper clip is not just used for paper, while yes this may be the most common use of the paperclip there are other uses for it. Some of the more useful uses for the paperclip is the fact that you can put clothing together for a trip, or just to organize when you’re at a hotel, or maybe even the closet. Recently, especially in the younger generations, they are using paper clips for jewelry and for fashion, earrings, bending them to look like fake piercings such as a septum or nose ring of any sorts, and for necklaces. They can also be used as bookmarks due to them being able to stay on the page without damaging it and it won’t slip out easily due to it being stuck to the page since of its unique design.
The paperclip was invented in the nineteenth century, while many believe that John Vaaler is the original inventor of the paperclip this isn’t true, the actual inventor was Samuel B. Fay. There is a lot of disagreement about who invented the paperclip, and its origins are sometimes clouded in debate. Although many people credit John Vaaler with creating it, evidence points to Samuel B. Fay as the real creator of the design. Samuel B. originally made the what he called a “clip” which was used to confine clothes together, but later was used for paper which allowed the name to be the paperclip since that was a more common use of the “clip” by 1901 when John Vaaler redesigned the original into the design that is commonly seen and used today. While there have been slight adjustments of the paperclip it’s almost identical to the one that was redesigned in 1901. While it may not seem like an important item to society, the paperclip has many important ties into society now and cultural ties. The paperclip tends to be a sign of professionalism and organization in an office situation or even a sch