Blooper (1925, 1926)

[Dave Hause]

Alternative definition, from the late 60's in Viet Nam:  The M-79 (40 mm)
grenade launcher was known as a 'blooper' for both the sound of the launch
and the high trajectory, somewhat similar to a baseball fly.
Dave Hause, dwhause at jobe.net
Ft. Leonard Wood, MO
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   The HDAS has 1937 for the baseball "blooper."  It has 1947 for an
embarrassing mistake, in radio or television.
   Perhaps this will give me mention on William Safire next "Bloopies"--but
probably not.