BICWOFWB12WE - Wite Out Water-Based Low-Odor Correction Fluid

by BIC

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.9 x 1.6 x 2.7 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000CNMJKE
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #54 in Office Products > Educational Supplies > Writing & Correction Supplies > Erasers & Correction Products > Correction Fluid
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2006

Product Description

Wite Out Water-Based Low-Odor Correction Fluid

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars never go to work without it, December 2, 2005

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Ronnie Clay "R.C." (Winnsboro, Louisiana) - See all my reviews

I've been using wite out every since I've been in school using a pin especialy when I'm doing math. I would hate it when my math teachers would tell me don't do math in pin I mean as long as you got wite out you can erase it. Wite out dries up fast so you can write over your mistakes. I never leave it un-top for a long time so the inside can stay liquid.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I have been left wanting...., June 25, 2009

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Gr33n4blu3 "La leche se arde." (Virginia, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: BICWOFWB12WE - Wite Out Water-Based Low-Odor Correction Fluid (Audio CD)

I have a couple of issues with this product.

First the spelling - I understand that BiC is trying to trademark its product, but "Wite" just looks bad. There's no snap or pizzazz to it. Plus, since "Wite" isn't a word, what is it in reference to? The closest I've been able to derive is Saint Wite, (Latinized as Saint Candida) whom a church is named after. Those fluent in Latin might point out that "Candida" means "White", however if that were relevant to the discussion, then shouldn't the product be called "Candida Out"? Since etymology isn't at play here, am I to assume that this is Holy or Blessed in some way?

Instead perhaps the product should be called "White Paste" or "Correction Sludge" or even, "Paper J*zz". Each covey the a more accurate interpretation as to what the product looks like.

Second is the subtext "Correction Fluid". This is CLEARLY a lie. I use Wite Out to cover up mistakes, not correct them. The fluid masks the mistake, and then I either write or type over the offending material. In no way does the fluid actually correct the mistake I've made. If that were the case, then I'd suggest the product be called "Magic Correction Sludge".

Third, there are no directions on the back of this product. When I use it I'm always vexed at just how much to use. Do I use a drop? A blob? A splotch? A dollop? A globule? A dash? A bead, dot, dab, smudge, bubble, gobbet, or even a dribble?

Fourth, it is not compatible with computer based word processing. It just blots and drips down the monitor.

I would be remiss if I didn't point out a benefit I've discovered in using this product. Once you are finished with the fluid and the foam applicator has dried out (and I suggest washing it clean before proceeding) it makes a great nasal passage clearing vessel. You can jam it as far up as you want with no fear of bleeding or brain damage! I'm surprised this benefit isn't incorporated into the marketing of this product. It could be called, "Correction Goop and Booger Remover".