Fads
These had large appliques of dogs on them with a leash going up to the waistline
What are poodle skirts?
This toy came out in the 1950s and was round and used to spin around your waist
What is a hula hoop?
This was the Un-cola
What is 7-Up?
You often had to remove this if you had a flat rear tire
What is a fender skirt?
This was the name of Annie Rooney's dog
What is Zero?
"Greasers" used Brylcreme to get this hairdo
What is a ducktail hairdo?
This doll was introduced in 1909 and named for cupid. It had big eyes and only the arms were moveable.
What is Kewpie?
This cereal was endorsed by a werewolf
What is Fruit Brute?
You could collect these and get free merchandise with them
What are S & H Green Stamps?
In a diner, this is what you ordered if the waitress yells to the cook "Abbott & Costello"
What is Franks and Beans?
These were kid's shoe of choice in the 1940s & 50s
What are PF Flyers?
This was the first "build-it-yourself" toy introduced in 1913
What is the Erector Set?
This was the official drink of astronauts
What is Tang?
In the early 1900's, you could go into a store or restaurant, pay 5 cents and see an x-ray of your foot on this device
What is the Foot-O-Scope?
Dixie Cups had these printed on their lids
What are movie stars?
This was a popular game during the Depression and most often played in church halls
What is Bingo?
This was originally called the "Pluto Platter"
What is the Frisbee?
These two types of chewing gum each had comic strips in them.
What is Dubba Bubble and Bazooka?
These are springy projections mounted on a car to show when the driver is too close to the curb
What are curb whiskers?
This product promised the "very peak of feminine loveliness"
What is the Disguise bra?
This was the longest running fad of the 1920s and started with the discovery of a pharoah's burial chamber
What is Tut-Mania?
This toy that was introduced in 1944 and is a substance that is found in an egg.
What is Silly Putty?
This mischievous kid and his dog are one of America's oldest trademarks in childrens footwear
What is Buster Brown?
This is the color of the flash bulbs used for color film
What is Blue?
This article of clothing was made popular in 1954 by Fess Parker in Davie Crockett
What is the coonskin cap?