Slip 'N Slide
The Slip’N Slide is a toy manufactured by Wham-O, first introduced in 1961 after being invented by Robert Carrier.
The toy is a long sheet of thin plastic, flanked lengthwise on one side by a heat-sealed tubular fold. The tube can be connected to any ordinary garden hose. Water runs through the tube and out small perforations, spraying onto the sliding surface. The Slip 'n Slide then becomes very slippery, enabling users to jump onto the plastic and slide the length of the sheet.
Wham-O and makers of similar competitive products later included various enhancements such as an inflatable pool at one end of the sliding surface and spray tubes on both sides.
Safety
Both the manufacturer and the Consumer Product Safety Commission recommend that only children use the toy due to the risk of back and neck injuries when it is used by teenagers and adults. Injuries occur because people heavier or taller than children might stop suddenly when diving onto the toy. Between 1973 and 1991, seven adults and a 13-year-old suffered neck injuries or paralysis while using Slip’N Slides.
Podcasts:
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by Rufus
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by Chaka Khan
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by Lords Of Acid
Slip n' Slide
by: RufusBand gonna play that rock 'n roll
Sound of the music gonna groove your soul
Band gonna do that slip 'n slide
Sound of the music gonna get you high
Now if you dig Chuck Berry and your head's into rock 'n roll
Come on down the road a piece
The cats are gonna burn your soul
Chorus:
And they all was a reelin'
Well they all was a rockin'
The place was blown sky high
Grandpa's sittin' in the corner
Mixin' his rock with rye
Now if you dig the dixieland and your heart's into rhythm and blues
Come on down the road a piece
The cats are gonna break the news
Chorus:
And they all was a reelin'
They all was a rockin'
The bass man drives it on home
Now if you dig the dixieland
Listen to that slide trombone
If you think I'm a bit old-fashioned
And you want to maintain your cool
The rhythm of the music is guaranteed
To make you out a fool
Chorus:
And they all was a slippin'
They all was a slidin'
The place was blown sky high
Now if you dig the boogie
The cats will blow your mind
Band gonna play that rock 'n roll
Sound of the music gonna groove your soul
Band gonna do that slip 'n slide
Sound of the music gonna get you high
slip 'n slide
slip 'n slide