20 th Century Trends and Fads

20th CenturyTrends and Fads

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.

1900 to 1909

Construction toys◦ Lincoln logs and tinker toys

Cuddly dolls◦ Raggedy Ann◦ John and Myrtle Gruelle

1910 to 1919

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

1920 to 1929

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.

1930 to 1939

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

1940 to 1949

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

1950 to 1959

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.

1960 to 1969

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

1970 to 1979

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.

1980 to 1989

Beanie Babies◦ stuffed animal made by

Ty Inc., which was founded by Ty Warner.

Cyber pets◦ Tamagotchis◦ Dino pets◦ Nano pets

1990 to 1999