Quiz
The famous 1970s novelty toy known as the Pet Rock was actually made of smooth gray stones imported from Rosarito Beach in Mexico. Geologically, these stones are primarily composed of which type of dark, fine-grained volcanic rock?
Chapter 1
Strange toys and trinkets
Chapter 2
Global rhythms and dance
Chapter 3
Bold fashion and lifestyle
YOUR GOAL
Master of Fads of the 1970s
Ch 1 · Strange toys and trinkets
schopenhauer Clackers were a popular playground toy consisting of two heavy plastic balls that shattered easily, leading to safety bans in 1971.
schopenhauer Invented in 1975, mood rings used heat-sensitive liquid crystals to supposedly reveal the wearer's inner emotions through changing colors.
BETA
schopenhauer Match the retro toys to discover which groovy fads ruled the 1970s.
Fun Fact
Pet Rock manual: The 1975 Pet Rock came with a hilarious 36-page training manual teaching the rock how to "sit" and "play dead."
Glossary
pet rock (noun)
A smooth stone packaged and sold as a novelty pet. In 1975, Gary Dahl created this famous novelty craze by selling ordinary stones in cardboard pet carriers.
A smooth stone packaged and sold as a novelty pet. In 1975, Gary Dahl created this famous novelty craze by selling ordinary stones in cardboard pet carriers.
Quiz
What did a deep blue color on a standard 1970s mood ring supposedly represent?
Quiz
What was the primary material used to make the heavy balls of early 1970s Clackers before they were banned?
Quiz
In 1975, inventor Gary Dahl sold Pet Rocks in boxes with what specific feature?
Quiz
Which Chicago-based marketer bought the rights to Chia Pets and made them famous in 1977?