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Fads, Fads, Fads! Trivia Quiz

This is an easy and fun quiz bringing back the fads of years ago. Try it and see if you can remember them. Good luck and have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by califredrose. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
califredrose

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
17,669

Updated
Jun 13 23

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
12 / 15

Plays
17671

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: boon99 (15/15), Luckycharm60 (15/15), mulligas (10/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. In 1957 Frederick Morrison invented this plastic toy and called it the 'Pluto Platter'. He sold it and in 1959 it became this fad that is still used today. What is it? Hint

Nerf ball

Volleyball

Hula hoop

Frisbee

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Question 2 of 15

2. This fad was invented in 1988 by 2 college students, Matt Burton and Scott Stillinger. Rosie O'Donnell shoots them out to her audience members on her show. What are these? Hint

Superballs

Beanie Babies

Koosh Balls

Frisbees

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Question 3 of 15

3. This post World War II toy was invented by Richard T. James for an invalid child. It consisted of many feet of thin curled wire. What is this fad that is still popular today? Hint

Tiddlywinks

Slinky

Marbles

Hopscotch

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Question 4 of 15

4. This toy was invented by the Wham-O Toy Co. in 1958. It's a large round object you swing around your waist. What is this fad? Hint

Hula hoop

Jump rope

Skip-it

Yo-yo

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Question 5 of 15

5. This mid 60s item was invented by Craven Walker. It was very popular with the 'Hippies'. What is this fad? Hint

Diary

Lava Lamp

Yo-Yo

Slinky

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Question 6 of 15

6. The toy or game was invented by Prof. Rubik in 1975. The item was named after him. What was it? Hint

Rubik's Cube

Tamagotchi

Magic 8 ball

Slot machine

7. This toy was a substance invented by chemists in 1944 and they didn't know a use for it. It remained unused for years until a man named Hodgson found a use for it. He packaged it in an egg and it soon became a fad. What is it? Hint

Slime

Egg-o

Goop

Silly Putty

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Question 8 of 15

8. The yo-yo was invented by Donald F. Duncan in 1929.

True

False

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Question 9 of 15

9. The item was invented in San Francisco by Gary Dahl in 1975. It was a piece of nature that was made into a cute object. What is this fad? Hint

Driftwood Statues

Pet Rocks

Pinecone People

Sand Art

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Question 10 of 15

10. This doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth and Elliot Handler. Every little girl wanted one and this toy is still very popular. Can you name the doll this fad is? Hint

Strawberry Shortcake

Bratz

Raggedy Ann

Barbie

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Question 11 of 15

11. This toy was invented in 1968 by Kramer Designs. It was 2 plastic discs pulled on a string by two people. What is this fad named? Hint

Yank-Ums

Disc-O

Op-Yop

Pull-Me

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Question 12 of 15

12. This item was invented in the mid 60s by Marvin Wernick. When you wore these they changed colors. What was this fad? Hint

Rainbow Sunglasses

Butterfly Earrings

Sandals

Mood Rings

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Question 13 of 15

13. These toys were first invented by Lesney Products and Co. in 1953 in England. They are very collectable and most little boys have them. What is this fad? Hint

Marbles

Rubber Balls

Baseball Cards

Matchbox Cars

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Question 14 of 15

14. This toy was invented by the Wham-O Toy Co. in 1965. It came in different colors and could go high. What fad is this? Hint

Super-Kite

Superball

Jet Plane

Frisbee

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Question 15 of 15

15. There is disagreement as to who invented this and when, but around 1970 it began to show up everywhere and on everything. The first item out was printed in a button (pin). What is this fad? Hint

Baby On Board

Happy Face

Have A Good Day

Think Snow

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1957 Frederick Morrison invented this plastic toy and called it the 'Pluto Platter'. He sold it and in 1959 it became this fad that is still used today. What is it?

Answer: Frisbee

The Frisbee is a fad that still is used a lot today with adults, children and even dogs! Note that a metal had already been invented in the 1920s by Yale students.

2. This fad was invented in 1988 by 2 college students, Matt Burton and Scott Stillinger. Rosie O'Donnell shoots them out to her audience members on her show. What are these?

Answer: Koosh Balls

The Koosh Ball comes in regular or animal shapes. They are shot with a rubber band.

3. This post World War II toy was invented by Richard T. James for an invalid child. It consisted of many feet of thin curled wire. What is this fad that is still popular today?

Answer: Slinky

The Slinky is still popular today. I think they still use the same commercial song from the 50s.

4. This toy was invented by the Wham-O Toy Co. in 1958. It's a large round object you swing around your waist. What is this fad?

Answer: Hula hoop

The Hula Hoop is another fad still sold in toy stores today.

5. This mid 60s item was invented by Craven Walker. It was very popular with the 'Hippies'. What is this fad?

Answer: Lava Lamp

I still see Lava Lamps in catalogs and specialty stores now.

6. The toy or game was invented by Prof. Rubik in 1975. The item was named after him. What was it?

Answer: Rubik's Cube

Rubik's Cube continues to be popular.

Answer: Silly Putty

Silly Putty is still a popular toy today. You can flatten it on a comic strip and see the picture!

8. The yo-yo was invented by Donald F. Duncan in 1929.

Answer: False

This is one of those myths! There are illustrations of people (usually women) playing with yo-yo in eighteenth century France and India and in ancient Greece.

9. The item was invented in San Francisco by Gary Dahl in 1975. It was a piece of nature that was made into a cute object. What is this fad?

Answer: Pet Rocks

Pet Rocks were painted on to look like people, animals and etc. They were cute!

10. This doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth and Elliot Handler. Every little girl wanted one and this toy is still very popular. Can you name the doll this fad is?

Answer: Barbie

Barbie dolls are very popular today with children and collectors. Ruth named this doll after her daughter.

11. This toy was invented in 1968 by Kramer Designs. It was 2 plastic discs pulled on a string by two people. What is this fad named?

Answer: Op-Yop

I have a newer one of these and it's not easy to play.

12. This item was invented in the mid 60s by Marvin Wernick. When you wore these they changed colors. What was this fad?

Answer: Mood Rings

Marvin Wernick invented the mood ring however neglected to take out a patent on it. Joshua Reynolds did however which is why you will see his name as the inventor. You can still get mood rings in some catalogs or specialty stores.

13. These toys were first invented by Lesney Products and Co. in 1953 in England. They are very collectable and most little boys have them. What is this fad?

Answer: Matchbox Cars

The idea of the small toy cars was a great one. There are many kinds to choose from today. The were only 75 styles in the first ones from 1953.

14. This toy was invented by the Wham-O Toy Co. in 1965. It came in different colors and could go high. What fad is this?

Answer: Superball

The Superball could realy go high! After one bounce you usually lost it over the rooftop.

15. There is disagreement as to who invented this and when, but around 1970 it began to show up everywhere and on everything. The first item out was printed in a button (pin). What is this fad?

Answer: Happy Face

The 'Happy Face' (also called a 'smiley') was on a button first then shirts and everything imaginable. Do you remember seeing it in Forrest Gump?

Harvey Ross Ball, an American graphic artist and ad man came up with the image in 1963 for a merger of insurance companies, but took off globally afterwards.

Source: Author califredrose

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