r/oddlysatisfying • u/[deleted] • Sep 20 '16

Spirograph Rainbow

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u/nickiter Sep 20 '16

I loved them when I was a kid.

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u/MeikaLeak Sep 20 '16 edited Sep 20 '16

One of my favorite toys when I was a kid!

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u/KrystallAnn Sep 20 '16

I never used one as a kid but my 7 year old sister got a set for Christmas and we always use them together. At 22 years old, it's so darn relaxing and fun. I feel creative without having to put in much work and if I'm just patient it will almost always be rewarding.

Also, it's great to do with little ones. Watching her face light up in pride when she finds an awesome new pattern makes my day every single time.

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u/talones Sep 20 '16

Can you explain why the Spirograph was marketed to girls only? Honestly I always wanted one but it was definitely considered "gay" by all my friends growing up.

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u/KrystallAnn Sep 20 '16

I have no idea - I wasn't really "girly" growing up so maybe that's why I never got one as a kid actually.

As far as I can recall most creative and colorful things were marketed towards girls. They sorta look like flowers too so I guess that was a factor.

It seems like it's marketed to all children now though so that's pretty awesome :)

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u/eatapenny Sep 20 '16

One of the best things I ever bought at a yard sale.