If you thought you had the worst toys, you don’t.. This has got to be IT!
Mr. Potato Head with plastic potato
In 1952 George Lerner designed a toy called Mr. Potato Head. Originally the toy consisted of several facial features, ears, and hats that could be pushed into a potato (or any other veggie really). I assume Lerner figured that even a poor family could spare one spud for decorating, it could also be eaten after.
But by 1964 the stench of rotting potatoes became too much and the manufacturer, Hasbro, decided to include a plastic potato with slots to receive the various body parts. No more rotting taters; but limited options for creativity.
Of course, using ‘real’ things in toys can lead to disaster. Just think of the classic nerve-testing Operation. Or the potential for economic ruin with Monopoly or, God forbid, the arrival of Armaggedon in the guise of the war game Risk.
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A statement on where our world is today. Right down the toilet. Morals, what is acceptable- this is DISGUSTING!! Who thought of a toy like this?
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I have no idea. I was actually appalled. Did someone think this was “cute”?
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The ‘cream’ of utterly disgusting….. eeeeekh
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For whom is this game supposed to be? Kids? Seriously?
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That’s a long time ago….
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If you read the rest of the post, you’d see why I posted it. Is THIS what we call a toy now?
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I loved my potato man, even if it did get forgotten and began to grow sort of white feelers at the bottom. It was a favourite gift to receive. I remember one Christmas when my youngest cousin recived one each fromt he aunts and uncles and had three of them.
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Once they started making them out of plastic, they weren’t nearly as much fun. I never had a set, but all my friends did, so I got to play with them even if I didn’t own them. But this set is revolting — if you read the rest of the post. Yech!
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