12 Mar 08
Originally posted by pawnhandlerA girl bought me a mood ring once so she could monitor my moods. When I'm in a good mood it turns green. And when I'm in a bad mood it leaves a big freakin red mark on her forehead.
What incredibly dippy fads did you participate in? I'm not really sure about the mood ring, but I definitely had a pet rock. I wanted one of these http://tinyurl.com/28nhjv too, but luckily I was broke.
12 Mar 08
Originally posted by nmdavidbThose make sense. Pet Rocks were just stupid.
I not only owned a lava lamp back in the 70's...although I think they are making a comeback but also...
Ordered and tried to make Sea Monkeys!
As well as had an Atari 2600...and a Colecovision.
And god forbid...had a damn Chia Pet.
Now somebody beat that crap!
Dave
13 Mar 08
I didn't get sucked into many fads, but I did tend to discover dorky things on my own. Stilts, boomerangs, chemistry sets (man, the stinky stuff I created!), lots of stuff from Edmund Scientific (bimetallic jumping discs, Crookes radiometer), insectivorous plants (Venus' Flytraps, sundews, pitcher plants, etc.).
I did own a pair of earth shoes once. They probably didn't help my Achilles tendons any, though. 😞
And I tried slot car racing for a short time during its heyday.
13 Mar 08
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Originally posted by Mad RookI had allot of Eath Shoes. I wish I could still get them. Great for comfort.
I didn't get sucked into many fads, but I did tend to discover dorky things on my own. Stilts, boomerangs, chemistry sets (man, the stinky stuff I created!), lots of stuff from Edmund Scientific (bimetallic jumping discs, Crookes radiometer), insectivorous plants (Venus' Flytraps, sundews, pitcher plants, etc.).
I did own a pair of earth shoes once. They es tendons any, though. 😞
And I tried slot car racing for a short time during its heyday.
I was an avid slot car racer until they sold the hobby store with the 2 huge tracks. 🙁