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Seems like lots of people dismiss spinners as a fad or silly. They are a fad. But I celebrate the fact that they are generally simple mechanical objects that fe
by mhalle 9y ago
Seems like lots of people dismiss spinners as a fad or silly. They are a fad. But I celebrate the fact that they are generally simple mechanical objects that feel good in the hand. Not a doll, not a cheap molded plastic toy (ugh, Shopkins), not an electronic lump of stuff that will eventually leech into a landfill. (Yes, I know there are LED spinners, but that has it's own simple coolness.)
I have enjoyed having ball bearings, bearing races, and random bike parts to play with over the years - I don't see this as all that different in concept.
School disruption is another matter. Our kids can only share them at recess.
- drawkbox 9y agoTrue, they are like a slinky or a yo-yo, they might teach you about some physics while playing which is nice.
- WillPostForFood 9y agoI agree, kids don't get as many physical, mechanical toys. They just feel good in your hand, you get them spinning fast and you can balance them on a finger. Angular momentum conveyed physically instead of in some diagram in a book.
- Kluny 9y agoYeah, I figure the faddishness will fade in about 6 months, as it normally does, but I'm planning to get one myself. I keep a piece of bike chain on my keychain, a plain silver ring on one finger, and a bracelet on one wrist all for the purpose of having some metal to play with during slow meetings. A fidget spinner will fit right in. Actually, can I get a recommendation? I want one that's solid machined aluminum, minimal plastic, and on the smaller side (I have little fingers).
- DanBC 9y ago> I keep a piece of bike chain on my keychain Here's a fidget toy made from keyrings and a bit of bike chain. https://youtu.be/tzXUznrgdbw?t=38s https://youtu.be/tzXUznrgdbw?t=38s This one has slightly different threading of the keyring. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1bfPgeq7GE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1bfPgeq7GE
- WrtCdEvrydy 9y agoAhh KipKay, Classic DIY.
- gm-conspiracy 9y agoWinter will end the fad - mittens, gloves, and cold weather.
- celticninja 9y agoHave a look on bangood or gearbest.
- intoverflow2 9y agoCheck out the one designed by http://rama.works http://rama.works
- hw 9y agoI do think it's a fad. We have a few here we use at Reamaze just to destress and an occasional distraction and it works.