# People collect those clip things that close the loaves of bread **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 16, 2025, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635 "2025-03-16T00:55:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mixdenny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mixdenny/32/2962_2.png) [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635/1 "2025-03-16T00:55:02Z")
They don’t just collect them, they have identified 9 different features of each clip and have applied scientific nomenclature. Damn, my twist ties are so 2024. > **[Reddit - Heart of the internet](https://www.reddit.com/r/CoolCollections/comments/p1g5ob/my_occlupanid_bread_clip_collection_so_far_with/?rdt=39059)** > **[Bagged & Tagged: An Introductory Field Guide to Plastic Bread Clips - 99%...](https://99percentinvisible.org/article/bagged-tagged-introductory-field-guide-plastic-bread-clips/)** > > Glimpsed in the bread aisles of a neighborhood supermarket, it would be all too easy to assume that all members of class Occlupanida (from: occlu: to close, and pan: bread) were functionally identical. The Holotypic Occlupanid Research Group... ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635/2 "2025-03-16T14:26:22Z")
Do they have a name for the ones that break before you’re even finished with the loaf? Because I get those _a lot_. I wind up having to find a wire twist-tie to keep the bread bag closed. ---
**Author:** ![bob\_2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bob_2/32/3341_2.png) [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635/3 "2025-03-16T14:31:18Z")
Our bread is in bags held closed by a short strip of sticky tape. If the applicator works properly, there is a piece of paper between the ends to make it easy to open. Often, this is missing and one has to cut the tape to get at the bread. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635/4 "2025-03-16T14:36:31Z")
> [@mixdenny](#): > > Damn, my twist ties are so 2024. Clothespin. Or just spin and tuck under. ---
**Author:** ![OldOlds](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a3d4f5/32.png) [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635/5 "2025-03-16T16:57:58Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > Clothespin. > Or just spin and tuck under. Spin & Tuck, despite sounding like a sex act, is the right answer. My wife thinks it is worthwhile to put the clip back on, but she is completely wrong. Why would I put one iota of effort into something so unnecessary? ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635/6 "2025-03-16T17:48:08Z")
In general I support the “Do it the lazy way, not the complicated way” approach to all things kitcheny. I’m also pretty anti- special purpose gizmos. But … the spin & flip is great after the loaf is down to maybe 3/4th or less. But there isn’t enough free tail on the bag to tuck underwhen the loaf is more complete. IMO gizmos like this are the right answer for closing bread and many other bagged goods: > **[Amazon.com: Valuckee 10 Pack Squeeze and Lock Bread Bag Clips, Bread Clips...](https://www.amazon.com/Valuckee-10-Squeeze-Resuable-Closures/dp/B0CQX4XZYV)** > > Buy Valuckee 10 Pack Squeeze and Lock Bread Bag Clips, Bread Clips Resuable, Bag Clips for Food Storage, Sturdy Bread Cilp, Heavy Plastic, Handy Bag Cinch, Easy to Use with Bread Bag Closures, 10 Colors: Bread Boxes - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY... Reusable, sturdy, and work for far more than just bread. Also much less fussy to operate than the flat plastic clips that come on bread, and far easier than twist-ties. That 10-pack is more than a lifetime supply. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635/7 "2025-03-16T17:53:24Z")
Yes. I collect them. I have a post somewhere about my first all paper one. It’s not exactly cardboard. More stiffened, treated with something paper. I’ve since gotten one more. Mostly mine are white and pastel colored plastic. (Explanation, I collect because I have a hoarders heart. I try to keep it on the downlow. Plus I have this weird affinity to multiples of things. Anything really.) ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635/8 "2025-03-16T18:31:20Z")
I just steal twist ties from the produce section of my grocery store. I hate those plastic things. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635/9 "2025-03-16T20:25:20Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > But there isn’t enough free tail on the bag to tuck underwhen the loaf is more complete. A fella could interpret this a couple of different ways… ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635/10 "2025-03-16T20:33:43Z")
Eh. I use this style. Also doubles as a seatbelt stop for us short types. [![](https://fbi.cults3d.com/uploaders/20780783/illustration-file/ea1644c2-ada3-4c46-a0a5-b104db427678/009.jpg) ](https://fbi.cults3d.com/uploaders/20780783/illustration-file/ea1644c2-ada3-4c46-a0a5-b104db427678/009.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635/11 "2025-03-16T20:36:22Z")
Me too. I love those things. I use them for chip bags and cereal too. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635/12 "2025-03-16T20:38:39Z")
Multi-use tool. I always carry a couple on the Camino–they’re well worth the nominal weight. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635/13 "2025-03-16T20:39:11Z")
> [@Shoeless](#): > > Do they have a name for the ones that break before you’re even finished with the loaf? Because I get those _a lot_. I wind up having to find a wire twist-tie to keep the bread bag closed. I can’t recall ever breaking one. You should keep a few of the ones that don’t break instead of throwing them out and eventually you’ll have a nice collection of the strongest survivors. ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635/14 "2025-03-16T22:26:53Z")
Decoding the markings on those clips is the last desperate resort of someone who came to the breakfast table without reading material. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635/15 "2025-03-16T22:43:02Z")
> [@susan](#): > > Also doubles as a seatbelt stop for us short types. What are they called? I desparately need something to keep my car’s should harness from wrapping itself around my neck. An ex-bf of mine knew the guy who invented those flat plastic bread bag thingies (or at least one type of them). This guy was the father of one my ex’s high school classmates back in the early-60s. Those plastic thingies made him enough money that he could retire and live at a very nice house on the beach in Laguna. ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635/16 "2025-03-16T22:01:50Z")
You know those little plastic clips that close plastic bags of bread? You ever wonder how many types of clips there are, and what are their different features? The HORG did, and has meticulously documented its findings on its website: > **[Holotypic Occlupanid Research Group](https://www.horg.com/horg/)** > > This site contains ongoing research in the classification of occlupanids. Wondering about bread clip anatomy? [![](https://www.horg.com/horg/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/occlu_morph_chart_02.jpg) ](https://www.horg.com/horg/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/occlu_morph_chart_02.jpg) And there’s much more. This is one of my favorite kinds of things on the internet – seemingly absurd questions, about a seemingly pointless topic, that are taken seriously and investigated as much as possible. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635/17 "2025-03-16T22:14:48Z")
Nothing is so obscure that it can’t be a duplicate thread. > [@People collect those clip things that close the loaves of bread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635): > > They don’t just collect them, they have identified 9 different features of each clip and have applied scientific nomenclature. Damn, my twist ties are so 2024. ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635/18 "2025-03-16T22:26:51Z")
Damn it! I did a search! ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2025, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635/19 "2025-03-16T23:24:13Z")
I keep some spares in the kitchen to replace the deficient ones or to replace twist-ties (both DH and I prefer the clip-thingies). ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2025, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635/20 "2025-03-17T03:34:06Z")
Pinch them onto a finger-tip and flick them at…things. Indoor clip golf is a possibility. Distance competition, and field goals are other ideas. You need good technique, and practice helps. Go on. You know you’re gonna try it now. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-collect-those-clip-things-that-close-the-loaves-of-bread/1015635.md?page=2)