Toyes Were Unsafe
Even if Candy Land and Monopoly were not destructive, the ’60s were littered with unsafe toy products. Swing Wing was a hula hoop linked to a headgear that required whiplash-inducing head motions to perform. And then there was a dart called “Jarts” with a lethal hook attached that might fly away and land on other children. Additionally, there were several BB guns and cap guns, which exploded and sounded like they were firing at random.
Toyes Were Unsafe
They Chased Trucks That Release Poisonous Gases
The joy of youngsters who considered it entertaining to run after the vehicle that sprayed chemicals to eliminate mosquitoes or other harmful chemicals was the only notice that pesticide spray was approaching. In addition to the tempting aroma of the fog it produced, it was also aesthetically pleasing. Sprinting and following the trucks was enjoyable. And did we mention that hopping on top of moving automobiles and racing alongside with them was a game children enjoyed back then?
They Chased Trucks That Release Poisonous Gases
