Gags come in a variety of different styles, sizes and materials.
There are two basic reasons that one uses a gag, to keep the mouth open or to keep the mouth closed, other than that their function is quite limited…
The most common definition of gagging is:
- to restrict use of the mouth of by inserting a gag
- to prevent from exercising freedom of speech or expression
- to pry or hold open with a gag
Courtesy of the Merriam – Webster Dictionary Most people assume that by gagging someone you are referring to putting something in the mouth in order to keep an individual from speaking. This is however a limited definition, and not necessarily accurate.
There are three general categories in which most gags may be placed.
The first category consists of Intrusive gags, these are gags in which an object is place in the mouth and secured by some means, commonly a strap of some form. The second category consists of Barrier gags, in which some form of barricade is being placed over the mouth completely, such as tape, leather or a metal barrier. The third type is a Spreader gag: this type of gag is normally put into use in an effort to maintain the mouth in an open position, this type of gag if frequently used in medical procedures where the mouth must be open and available. Read the rest of this entry »