What is the point of a Chinese finger trap?

The Chinese finger trap is a common metaphor for a problem that can be overcome by relaxing, i.e. not trying too hard to solve it; for example, in acceptance and commitment therapy. The gag has been used in a number of films and television productions, such as the Stan Laurel short Dr.

How do you use Chinese handcuffs?

You place your index fingers in either end, and when you try to pull them out, the tube constricts, trapping your fingers. When you push your fingers inward, it causes them to loosen.

How long are Chinese finger traps?

Each chinese bamboo finger trap measures approximately 5 inches.

Who created the finger trap?

The Wikipedia article is here: Chinese finger trap. If memory serves, it was invented by the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu (6th century BC) using bedsheets (fashioned into a natch) to escape from a height instead of using sailing knots or when rope was unavailable.

What is a finger trapper?

The Chinese finger trap is a novelty toy which traps the index fingers of an unsuspecting victim inside a small cylinder. The harder the victim tries to escape, the more the finger trap tightens.

When were Chinese finger traps popular?

The Chinese finger trap dates back to the early 6th century BC when Lao Tzu, under attack by alien rebels, used the device to confuse and subdue these outer-worldly invaders.

Can you make a Chinese finger trap?

Originally the finger trap was made of bamboo but in this instructible I will show you how to make it out of paper. It is done very easily by just weaving strips of paper round a cylinder. It only takes about 10 minutes to do it the most simple way and works extremely well.

What are Chinese finger traps made out of?

Chinese finger traps are normally made of bamboo, a material that does not stretch, but they can also be made with fabric, ribbon, or even paper.

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