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No one knew what it was made of… in fact, people still don’t know what
it’s made of. Certain cities have banned it, and people regularly get
in trouble for using it in public places. One poor kid was even denied
his high school diploma because he decided to celebrate his graduation
with it. Silly String has baffled scientists, enraged teachers and
parents and delighted mischievous kids everywhere for over thirty years
of gooey, stringy madness.
Precious little is known about the origins or ingredients of Silly
String. First introduced to the gag-gift market in 1969 by Julius
Samann, Ltd., the only thing that is known about Silly String is that
it is non-toxic, non-flammable, and completely free of
chlorofluorocarbons. Beyond that, no one, save the manufacturer, knows
the exact ingredients of this top-secret tool of pranksters. No
ingredients are listed on the can and the manufacturer refuses to say
what they are, claiming that is information is “proprietary.”
Whatever Silly String is comprised of is combined with propellant gas
in an aerosol can. When the nozzle is pressed, a thin, pressurized
stream of foamy material shoots out, coating a desired target from up
to three feet away. It feels wet and cool when first ejected, but
quickly solidifies into a Styrofoam-like consistency. Neatniks need not
worry; the rumors that Silly String can ruin clothes, carpets, etc. are
not true. The only substance it is known to stain is vinyl, so keep it
away from that pair of vintage go-go boots and the interiors of
American-made automobiles from the 1970's.
Since its introduction, Silly String has become a staple item at
novelty stores, party supply stores, and toy emporiums. It has also
popped up on television and in films, most notably the Silly String
fight in the Tom Hanks classic Big. In recent years, Silly String has
run into some "social" problems, including being banned from a long
list of public gatherings that includes everything from school
graduations to Mardi Gras. In spite of The Man trying to keep Silly
String down, it continues to be popular amongst kids and the young at
heart for the harmless, goofball fun it provides. But don't try and
figure out what it is. Just look what happened to the Soviet Union (and
they still never got the secret!)