20th century trends and fads
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Teddy bear◦ Origin: Theodore Roosevelt, called Teddy, who is said to have saved the life of a bear cub while hunting
Cracker jack◦ a confection of caramel- coated popcorn and peanuts.
Construction toys◦ Lincoln logs and tinker toys
Cuddly dolls◦ Raggedy Ann◦ John and Myrtle Gruelle
Flappers◦ a young woman,◦ behaved and dressed in a boldly unconventional manner.
Flagpole sitting◦ Pole-sitting is the practice of sitting on a pole for extended lengths of time, generally used as a test of endurance
Bobbed hair and short skirts
Jukebox◦ a coin-operated
phonograph, typically in a gaudy, illuminated cabinet, having a variety of records that can be selected by push button.
Yo-Yo◦ A toy consisting of a
flattened spool wound with string that is spun down from and reeled up to the hand by motions of the wrist.
Jitterbug dance◦ A strenuous dance performed to
quick-tempo swing or jazz music and consisting of various two-step patterns embellished with twirls and sometimes acrobatic maneuvers.
The Zoot suit◦ a man's suit with baggy, tight-
cuffed, sometimes high-waisted trousers and an oversized jacket with exaggeratedly broad, padded shoulders and wide lapels, often worn with suspenders and a long watch chain
Drive-in movies◦ Became the new popular
hang out spot for teenagers
The hula-hoop◦ a brand name for a
tubular plastic hoop, about 4 ft. in diameter, for rotating about the body by swinging the hips, used for physical exercise or in children's play
Barbie dolls◦ brand of doll representing a
slim, shapely young woman, esp. one with blond hair, blue eyes, and fair skin.
Mini skirts Twiggy
◦ British model who epitomized the ultrathin look popular from 1966 to 1976.
Disco dancing Mood rings
◦ contains a thermochromic element, such as liquid crystal. The ring changes color in response to the body temperature
The “Pet Rock”◦ ordinary gray stones
bought at a builder's supply store and marketed as if they were live pets
Rubix Cube◦ 3-D mechanical puzzle
invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik
Smurfs◦ Belgian comics series,
created by Peyo in 1958, and popularized in the English speaking world mainly through the 1981-1989
Cabbage Patch Kids◦ doll brand created by
Debbie Morehead and Xavier Roberts in 1978.
Beanie Babies◦ stuffed animal made by
Ty Inc., which was founded by Ty Warner.
Cyber pets◦ Tamagotchis◦ Dino pets◦ Nano pets
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