Not too long ago, I was running late for an appointment and accidentally (I'd be dumb to do it intentionally) ripped the pocket on my dress.

I remembered hearing that runway models used duct tape all the time for emergency repairs on designer originals. Or to tuck in or hem up where needed.

Voila! Within seconds the pocket was neatly repaired and I wouldn't have been late for my appointment, except the radiator hose on the car burst.

Voila! Wrapped it in duct tape.

Made it to the appointment, but half an hour late, and the person I was meeting just wouldn't let my tardiness rest. blah, blah, blah, blah, blah...

Voila! Duct tape works really well at shutting someone up.