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Pop It
A Pop-It (also known as Go Pop and Last One Lost) is a fidget toy consisting of a usually-brightly colored silicone tray with poppable bubbles, similar to bubble wrap, that can be flipped and re-used. They come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, and even come in wearable formats. It is marketed as a stress-reliever and rose in popularity in the spring of 2021 due to TikTok influencers as well as boredom and stress attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. Origin The mechanical design of the Pop-It bubble popper was originally invented in 1975 by Ora and Theo Coster, Theo and Ora Coster of Theora Concepts: a married Israeli couple who had invented many games including ''Guess Who?'' and ''Zingo!''Cramer, Philissa (September 13, 2021)"Anne Frank’s Israeli classmate behind popular breast-inspired fidget toy" ''The Times of Israel'' Retrieved September 15, 2021 According to the BBC, inspiration for its design came from a dream Ora Coster had when her sister, an artist, passed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fidget Toy
file:Fidget spinner red, cropped.jpg, A fidget spinner A fidget toy or fidget is typically a small object used for pleasant activity with the hands (manual fidgeting or stimming). Some users believe these toys help them tolerate anxiety, frustration, Psychomotor agitation, agitation, boredom, and wikt:excitement, excitement. They are also commonly used by those with sensory difficulties. Fidget toys have uses in both therapeutic and educational settings, although some controversies about their safety and effectiveness have been brought up over the years. Fidget objects such as worry beads and Baoding balls have long existed, but the types and popularity have dramatically increased since the fad for fidget spinners in 2017. Uses and effectiveness Therapeutic uses In therapeutic contexts, fidget toys are employed to help individuals manage sensory, cognitive, and emotional experiences. Stimming, or self-stimulatory behavior, is a common way for autistic or ADHD individuals to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
