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In lieu of through hole mobile mounting...

There, a reptile. Here, an insect.

Roach clip: archaic slang for this device used to hold “the roach”; the tiny butt end of a marijuana cig.

A 1970s artifact.



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I graduated HS in the 80’s and we called them “roach clips”. I still do. Alligator clips still seems weird to me. But couldn’t use any old clip. Some were too strong and crushed Mr. Roach....so I was told. LOL
 
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The reference to Crocodile vs Alligator clips is interchangeable. There was a time when clips that had a shorter tooth span with a blunt end were referred to as Crocodile. The clothespin type clips that were once used as a twin lead quick disconnect on the back of a TV is one example. Hemostats serve as the best multi purpose clips for small jobs. Stainless steel with the bite of a pincer to grasp a small nut, or if you so choose, the gentle hold of a roach. Your choice….
 

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