The Outsiders Pop Culture

The OutsidersPop Culture

• popular weapon among gangs due to their ability to flip open on short notice, unlike a conventional pocketknife.• opens by either pressing a button or flicking a switch• Illegal due to gang-related violence•More popular than firearms because it can be concealed easily.•Fourth degree weapon

Leather Jackets

• made of sheepskin, antelope, buckskin or cowhide• very popular around the 1940’s due to a new fashion trend• commonly worn by motorcyclists due the their thicker material, which can help protect the wearer during falls

Corvairs

• popular car in mid 1900’s because of its sporty allure and bright coloration• engine was placed at the rear of the vehicle• produced by chevrolet• original model sold for under $2000

Drive in Theaters

• popular form of entertainment during the 1950’s because of it’s practicality and inexpensiveness• currently hard to find because of classic theaters replacing the drive in type

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