Soap on rope for hanging?

[Last_sunset]

I heard somewhere that you should put soap onto rope for hanging. Would doing this result in higher chance of a successful attempt? Also if so, is there a good way of doing this to keep mess to a minimum in case of failure?

 

[Chito and Yuuri]

Ah, you're referring to the Russian idiom "to soap the rope" which basically means to "kill somebody" because it refers to execution by hanging and basically when you soap the rope then the knot slides better so the execution is more efficient.

I'm gonna say that it's completely up to you, but make sure that you do it properly, ok? Make sure that you're tying the rope properly as well for a more quicker and efficient hanging.

Idiom, analogous to Russian "to soap the rope" -- as intention to (figuratively) "kill somebody"

There is an idiom in Russian "to soap the rope". It refers to the action performed prior to hanging someone: if rope is greased with soap, noose knot will slide better. In the case of My boss is s...

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[Last_sunset]

Thanks for answering

 

[Intoxicated]

Ah, you're referring to the Russian idiom "to soap the rope" which basically means to "kill somebody"

I never heard it in such meaning. Usually the idiom is worded like "prepare soap and a rope" and used as an ironical way of saying "you will be in a serious trouble soon" with suggesting a possible method of saving yourself from dealing with that trouble.

Some scientific literature mentions that lubrication of the ligature with soap, oil, or silicone grease decreases the chances of successful resuscitation.

 

[Worndown]

Not needed. Get a good rope and use good knots.

 

[TransientEternal]

Did you happen to read Suicide Boy?

 

[Last_sunset]

Did you happen to read Suicide Boy?

No, I haven't. Is that a book?

 

[insectontrial]

I'll be honest, I thought you were planning to CTB using a soap on a rope. I had to open the thread for context!

 

[TransientEternal]

It's a manga. Pretty good. Read it some time ago.

No, I haven't. Is that a book?