Just a fad
In 1958, the Hula Hoop® was introduced to the world by Wham-O, makers of the Frisbee®, Slip ‘N Slide®, and the Super-Duper Ball. That is over 60 years ago. And you can still pick up one of these plastic ring-things or at least a knock-off brand at almost any store around you. When the Hula Hoop® first came out it was considered a fad. One of those silly things that wouldn’t catch on and certainly couldn’t last. And those critics were half right. Sales did drop off quickly aft