I assume it's a Silicone Sealant tool
What is this thing?
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Yup!
You need to go very niche next time! Wonder if you can make it to a day without the right answer.
I'm getting better at this as I go. I'm pretty good at developing methods for things like this; honestly my biggest and most developed skillset is probably creative problem solving (it's a lot handier in my line of work than most people would expect) but there are some things that just need to be practically tested to understand the limitations of.
I do try to avoid tools that are too broadly applicable like there's a lot of specialty brushes on these markets but what makes them use specific is stuff like size shape and bristle stiffness which are still pretty broadly applicable. Like a little brush with a long handle has a looot of different uses, think about everything you can do with a used toothbrush. I also try to avoid jewelry and decorative items unless they also have some super specific function like if it was a decorative hair roller so the part that rolls the hair is what has to be identified and the decorative components would be red herrings. Or a decorative cigarette / blunt roller or something (have not found any of these items as yet so don't think I'm spoiling anything).
Edit: Oh! And toys especially purely sensory toys. I'm pretty ADHD so I get a lot of recommendations for fidget toys (along with cheap jewelry they're most of what I'm actually buying) and I figure if the entire function is that it spins or clicks in a specific way it wouldn't be very sporting. I've also been getting into a lot of esoteric religious practices to help me apply what I've learned in therapy in a way that's less clinically sterile, so I also get a lot of ads for crystals and "energy focusing copper coils" and the like that don't... actually... have a real function? If it was a really weird looking traditional instrument like a special type of gong or something I might use it.
How is it used? Like a spatula for spreading/contouring?
Is it that thing to help open smartphones and other technical gadgets that have very tightly clamped together housings?
Honestly that was a pretty good guess it could probably be used for that. I do try to avoid tools that are too broadly applicable like there's a lot of specialty brushes on these markets but what makes them use specific is stuff like size shape and bristle stiffness which are still pretty broadly applicable. Like a little brush with a long handle has a looot of different uses, think about everything you can do with a used toothbrush. I also try to avoid jewelry and decorative items unless they also have some super specific function like if it was a decorative hair roller so the part that rolls the hair is what has to be identified and the decorative components would be red herrings. Or a decorative cigarette / blunt roller or something (have not found any of these items as yet so don't think I'm spoiling anything).
A spudger
I used to help my step dad do crown moulding. Used many of these suckers.
I'm pretty sure this is the correct answer too
Oops I did it again
Ed:
Yea well only cheated after the answer was revealed. So :shrug:
But double Oops - I didn't realize the sub since I'm not usually on 'everything', hah - apologies.
You're cheating, no fun
Apologies. Edited my comment
Damn, I thought we were reciting a cheating version of that Britney Spears song lmao
Plastic "razor blade" for removing stickers without damaging the underlying surface.
Edit: Nope.