The company name -- Wham-O Manufacturing and this photo of its founders -- Richard Knerr and Arthur Melin -- says it all. With a corporate mission based soley on having fun, Wham-O launched such childhood favorites as the Frisbee, Hula Hoops, Super Balls and Silly String. Long before (and continuing after) sex, drugs, rock-n-roll and the digital age permanently shifted pre-adolescent attention, the premise of Wham-O was about active, outdoor fun. Never consistent in its financial or commercial success, Messrs. Knerr and Melin produced sufficient smiles and giggles to earn a spot in the good karma hall of fame. Mr. Knerr passed away this week at the age of 83.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Good Clean Fun!
The company name -- Wham-O Manufacturing and this photo of its founders -- Richard Knerr and Arthur Melin -- says it all. With a corporate mission based soley on having fun, Wham-O launched such childhood favorites as the Frisbee, Hula Hoops, Super Balls and Silly String. Long before (and continuing after) sex, drugs, rock-n-roll and the digital age permanently shifted pre-adolescent attention, the premise of Wham-O was about active, outdoor fun. Never consistent in its financial or commercial success, Messrs. Knerr and Melin produced sufficient smiles and giggles to earn a spot in the good karma hall of fame. Mr. Knerr passed away this week at the age of 83.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment