The Entire Internet Tried to Figure It Out
1. Internet Mystery Solved
The internet buzzed over a strange object in viral photos, but most guesses were wrong. The answer
was Clackers — “a toy that many adults remember instantly, but younger generations rarely recognize.”
2. A 1970s Playground Craze
Clackers, also called Lik Klaks, featured two hard plastic balls on a string that made a loud “clack-clack” sound when swung together.
Introduced around 1969 by Wham-O — the maker of the Hula Hoop and Frisbee — they quickly became a playground sensation.
3. Fun with Risks
Kids competed to master the rhythm, though beginners often hit their knuckles. However, early versions sometimes
cracked or shattered, leading schools to ban them and causing the craze to fade.
4. A Nostalgic Symbol
Though short-lived, Clackers remain “a nostalgic symbol of childhood,” representing a hands-on era of fun that was “noisy, sometimes painful, but unforgettable.”
