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gmh1013 · 31 May 2017, 03:47 PM

Being almost 60 I dont know or follow today's gadget fads .....that said I saw them on national news one night ....it sort of reminds me of the clackers toy from late 60's.... which got banned for exploding i think if my memory has not failed yet.

Rock · 31 May 2017, 04:21 PM

A lot of people seem to like anything new, no matter how pointless.
YoYos, Pet Rock, Rubic's Cube, etc.
Even as a kid I never got this. Still don't.

Old Expat Beast · 31 May 2017, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

Being almost 60 I dont know or follow today's gadget fads .....that said I saw them on national news one night ....it sort of reminds me of the clackers toy from late 60's.... which got banned for exploding i think if my memory has not failed yet.

As I recall they were banned because they could break your wrist.

jmiicustomz · 31 May 2017, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock

A lot of people seem to like anything new, no matter how pointless.
YoYos, Pet Rock, Rubic's Cube, etc.
Even as a kid I never got this. Still don't.

Rubic's Cubes were a brain teaser and had a point if used for their intended purpose. Pet Rocks on the other hand, I never understood, and yoyos ment little to me as well other than being able to wack my sister from across the room and leave no evidence. This was my fidget spinner growing up:

To know the future is to be trapped by it

brandrea · 31 May 2017, 08:38 PM

My son has 4. I am annoyed.

joli160 · 31 May 2017, 08:41 PM

I don't understand these gadgets either, but pretty harmless, let these kids have their fun with it

wrist_watcher · 31 May 2017, 09:37 PM

Waste of money. They serve no useful purpose. The fad will be dead within 6 months just like any other toy.

AzPaul · 31 May 2017, 10:56 PM

Too busy catching Pokemons to worry about something so pointless.

r8t3d_M · 31 May 2017, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

My son has 4. I am annoyed.

You're not alone..

Rockrolex · 31 May 2017, 11:08 PM

They're not for me. I agree they're probably just a fad.

Chronoseeker · 1 June 2017, 12:07 AM

These spinners may be pointless to many but there are a lot of entrepreneurs out there chasing the next fad and this current one probably started life on a cocktail napkin and has made somebody very rich. Funny how the point of them becomes clear. It may be just one item in a long line of captivating products like silly putty or the slinky, which were accidentally discovered by the way. Oh how sweet it is to separate the public from some of their disposable income. I can hear the cash registers humming after that call we have so often heard, "Mommy, Daddy, I want one of those" !

ejvette · 1 June 2017, 12:10 AM

when i saw the title of this thread i tought it was about those ugly wheels that you see on pimped out vehicles

Valenciawatchrepair · 1 June 2017, 12:12 AM

I saw a bin at walmart full of them. Less than $5. But, I've seen some vids on youtube where a machinist makes some nice ones. But, still, haven't touched one. My 8 year old is into Legos. I'd rather him play with those than a spinner. I gave him my set from when I was little. Plus all the sets my dad and others have given him. He probably has 10 times the Legos I ever had. And he's building something as I type this. lol

Chronoseeker · 1 June 2017, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ejvette

when i saw the title of this thread i tought it was about those ugly wheels that you see on pimped out vehicles

Haha, that makes sense, and I am a bit sorry that I know the spinners you speak of as well. Thank goodness those spinners have fallen out of favor too.

bdex75 · 1 June 2017, 02:11 AM

I have heard them called "fidget spinners". I think the original point was to try to market to ADHD kids whose hands had to be in perpetual motion or they got in trouble.

Some of them are pretty well made and cool looking. I wouldn't spend a bunch of money on one and my kids don't ask for them.

We used to use a pencil and a wooden ruler as a spinner.

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c41006 · 1 June 2017, 02:15 AM

I actually got my hands on a fidget spinner the other day and it held my attention for about 10 seconds before I got bored of it.

GB-man · 1 June 2017, 03:29 AM

The funny part is I heard the inventor didn't file for a patent and as such didn't cash in like they should have big time.

Numismatist · 1 June 2017, 03:35 AM

When you start seeing them offered in gold or platinum, you know the fad is nearing its end...

Wesley Crusher · 1 June 2017, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

When you start seeing them offered in gold or platinum, you know the fad is nearing its end...

Numismatist · 1 June 2017, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Yup, sounds about right...!

31 May 2017, 03:47 PM	#1
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	What is the deal with these spinners? Being almost 60 I dont know or follow today's gadget fads .....that said I saw them on national news one night ....it sort of reminds me of the clackers toy from late 60's.... which got banned for exploding i think if my memory has not failed yet.

31 May 2017, 04:21 PM	#2
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	A lot of people seem to like anything new, no matter how pointless. YoYos, Pet Rock, Rubic's Cube, etc. Even as a kid I never got this. Still don't. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

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AzPaul 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,896	Too busy catching Pokemons to worry about something so pointless. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

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Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,968	They're not for me. I agree they're probably just a fad. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,126	My son has 4. I am annoyed.

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wrist_watcher Banned Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Don Location: United States Watch: GMTII Posts: 179	Waste of money. They serve no useful purpose. The fad will be dead within 6 months just like any other toy.

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Chronoseeker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Montana, USA Watch: Milgauss 116400GV Posts: 353	These spinners may be pointless to many but there are a lot of entrepreneurs out there chasing the next fad and this current one probably started life on a cocktail napkin and has made somebody very rich. Funny how the point of them becomes clear. It may be just one item in a long line of captivating products like silly putty or the slinky, which were accidentally discovered by the way. Oh how sweet it is to separate the public from some of their disposable income. I can hear the cash registers humming after that call we have so often heard, "Mommy, Daddy, I want one of those" !

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ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	when i saw the title of this thread i tought it was about those ugly wheels that you see on pimped out vehicles __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

1 June 2017, 12:12 AM	#13
Valenciawatchrepair Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ellijay, GA Posts: 1,504	I saw a bin at walmart full of them. Less than $5. But, I've seen some vids on youtube where a machinist makes some nice ones. But, still, haven't touched one. My 8 year old is into Legos. I'd rather him play with those than a spinner. I gave him my set from when I was little. Plus all the sets my dad and others have given him. He probably has 10 times the Legos I ever had. And he's building something as I type this. lol

1 June 2017, 02:11 AM	#15
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	I have heard them called "fidget spinners". I think the original point was to try to market to ADHD kids whose hands had to be in perpetual motion or they got in trouble. Some of them are pretty well made and cool looking. I wouldn't spend a bunch of money on one and my kids don't ask for them. We used to use a pencil and a wooden ruler as a spinner. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 June 2017, 02:15 AM	#16
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	I actually got my hands on a fidget spinner the other day and it held my attention for about 10 seconds before I got bored of it.

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GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	The funny part is I heard the inventor didn't file for a patent and as such didn't cash in like they should have big time.

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Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	When you start seeing them offered in gold or platinum, you know the fad is nearing its end... __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

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