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How to remove a band aid painlessly
Soak the bandage in water.
You've probably had the misfortune of coming across someone's used bandage floating in the gutter of a public swimming pool, and therefore are aware that exposure to water weakens a bandage's adhesion to skin.
No, don't go to your public pool.
Soak in the bathtub for a bit, and then try removing the bandage. A leisurely shower may work as well.