Originally Posted by
A Rill
FYI everybody these things are 'tongs' (OED: An implement consisting of two limbs or ‘legs’ connected by a hinge, pivot, or spring, by means of which their lower ends are brought together so as to grasp and take up objects which it is impossible or inconvenient to lift with the hand.) and not 'thongs' (OED: 1. narrow strips of hide or leather, for use as a lace, cord, band, strap, or the like. OR 2. skimpy garments (similar to a G-string) consisting of a cache-sexe and a narrow elasticated strip extending between the legs and buttocks to meet a waistband, and worn esp. as an item of swimwear.).