[Ads-l] propeller beanie

[Jonathan Lighter]

Not in OED.

I always wanted one of these, but never got one. (Instead I had a beanie
that blew bubbles. It was OK.) They came with one, two, or an excessive
three propellers.  Beany on the TV show "Time for Beany" wore one.

>From Newspapers.com:

1948 _Fremont [Neb.] Guide & Tribune_ (Apr. 27) 11: Join The Atomic
Club...wear the atomic whirling propeller beanie hat for boys and girls.
Just walk along and the propellers whirl...ready to take off at a moments
[sic] notice! 49c.

Etc., etc.

2025 _ Kearney (Neb.) Hub_ (Sept. 13) A8: Marvin was known for riding
bicycles backward on the handlebars, wearing a propeller beanie to
embarrass his kids, and attempting to teach every grandchild to do a
handstand.

Hey, kids !! Still Available Online !!!  But Not For 49c. !!!!

JL

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