Prior to being shut down in 2002, millions of the cat-shaped bar-code scanners were shipped for free, in hopes that people would use them to scan specially marked bar codes to visit Internet sites. This was no easier than typing a link.
Blaine
Barbie’s Australian ex-boyfriend, whom she dated in 2004 during her much-publicized “breakup” with Ken
Tutti
Tutti is a discontinued character who was the younger sister of Barbie and Skipper from 1965 to 1971. She was in grade school and had a bendable body.
Barbie For President
Barbie has been running for President in every election year since 1992. This Barbie is from 1991.
Chumby
Released in 2006, the Chumby was an internet-connected version of an otherwise dumb object. This original Chumby was an internet alarm clock with a touchscreen.
Sheboygan Red Skins
In 1951, the team failed to secure corporate money or a big enough fan base. The Bucks became Wisconsin’s NBA team in 1968.
Bernie Madoff
In 2008, Bernie was arrested for turning his wealth management business into a $65 billion Ponzi scheme, which collapsed during the financial crisis.
Milwaukee Badgers
After 5 seasons in the league, the Badgers were winless in 10 attempts against the Packers and dwarfed the Packers in attendance. In 1926, due to financial difficulties they couldn’t keep their star players so Green Bay became WI’s NFL team.
Pat Boone Cut-Outs
In 1959, did people wonder what Pat would look like in go-go boots and a push-up bra?
Jell-O Salad Flavors
In 1965, Jell-O came in four real salad flavors: Celery, Mixed Vegetable, and now Italian Salad and Seasoned Tomatoes.