Originally published at: https://boingboing.net/2020/07/07/the-origin-story-of-that-all-a.html
…
8 Likes
A Circular loop-the-loop is a recipe for falling out at the top, or seriously high G-forces:
15 Likes
Aw, that Smithsonian Magazine link described this as an “Accidental Invention,” so I was expecting a story more like this 
:
10 Likes
I’m guessing none of these fellas are engineers.
7 Likes
Right, it looks like the top of the loop is about level with the roof. That doesn’t bode well.
8 Likes
10 Likes
Yes, it wasn’t an accident. It was two people having an idea.
6 Likes
I thought it would have involved a family doctor or liability lawyer looking to drum up business. Isn’t that the story behind Lawn Darts?
5 Likes
(typed before seeing above) In the toy safety spectrum, I put Slip 'N Slide somewhere between the hippity hop and lawn darts.
1 Like
This topic was automatically closed after 5 days. New replies are no longer allowed.
