Literal tape with staples in it. Does it make it better? According to the propaganda! (Staple Tape is not available in any stores and must be made by the user. Schools offer the supplies for free if the teachers aren’t looking.)
Person #1: My pants just ripped and scotch tape won’t hold them together. Do you have anything stronger?
Person #2: I’ll make some Staple Tape!
Person #1: Will it hold?
Person #2: Obviously, it’s Staple Tape!
Condition that occurs when one hoards staples and allows the "adhesive" in the staples to dry from disuse. This results in resistoring, phoning, and stapler jams.
Damn---I'm out of staples, so I have to use these old staples now. I bet all of them have staple rot!