Larry Hnetka Goes HMmmm

Did any get you caught up?

Do you remember any of these fads that swept the nation?

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The Conical Bra. Created by Howard Hughes for Jane Russell.

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HULA HOOP. Do you remember the ones made of wood or just the plastic type?

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TELEPHONE BOOTH STUFFING. How silly was this fad or what?

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Circa 1965: The Troll Doll.

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The Zoot Suit -- and we think fashion today is sometimes silly?

[Click on the photo to read the caption explaining what the fad was.]

You can take a look at all 37 Fads That Swept the Nation here.

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5 Responses to “Did any get you caught up?”

1. Peety Says:

   January 28th, 2007 at 3:03:20 AM

   I was caught up in a lot of fads. he-he I still am..

   When I have the time- like to play video games..

   However, when it is nice weather - I can be found outdoors !!!

   *hugs* Enjoy your Sunday

2. rach Says:

   January 28th, 2007 at 5:46:00 AM

   I collected a lot of troll dolls when I was younger but I gave them all away eventually. Didn’t want them around when I was pregnant.

3. Carol M. Says:

   January 28th, 2007 at 6:50:40 AM

   Hi Larry,

   Thanks for visiting my blog yesterday. This post made me smile - I definitely remember those silly trolls! LOL…I also was a devotee of the Drew Carey Show and loved when Mimi “revived” them! Hula hoops? Certainly, but how about goldfish swallowing? A little before my time as are some of the others you posted, but I love nostalgia in all forms…

   Great post.

   Cheers and have a happy day!

4. Claire Says:

   January 28th, 2007 at 7:13:24 AM

   One of my friends had over 200 of them scary trolls!!!!! all on her bed.

5. MacBros Says:

   January 28th, 2007 at 9:41:13 AM

   Mine was the jumping beans.
   I was also into Black Light posters too.

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