This one leaves us groping for words. How about: Oh, the ’70s. Thanks to reader Hannah — who found this wonderful oddity (aka woddity) — a pair of New Old Stock drinking glasses designed to wear like a necklace — for sale right now from Etsy seller JunkfullTreasures. These may be one of the most ridiculous inventions we have seen yet.
Like, man, we’re speechless. What do you have to say about these relics of the last days of disco?
Brini says
These were referred to in series like The Bob Newhart Show and Mary Tyler Moore as the must have accessory for the tragically hip (I remember Mr. Carlin wearing one to a party which lead to a discussion about an ashtray hat). I have a different style one (has glass loops on each side with a chain attached) that I picked up in Vegas at a thrift shop and used as a gag in a recent episode.
lexavline says
The New Year’s episode? Too funny, loved it!
Brini says
That’s the one! Mary Ellen’s date came in wearing it.
Annie B. says
First, we had the “boob light”; now, we have the “boob glass”. I tremble to think of what’s next.
Kate says
hehehe too funny!
Chris says
Oh dear…. I hope I don’t hurt anyone’s feelings. Truly. But I was born in 1966, so I remember most of the 1970s. Instead of warm and fuzzy nostalgia, they give me the heebie-jeebies.
I wonder why that is? I had a great childhood! But eeeew. Everyone just looked like they needed a bath and a haircut.
Now — the Ronco rhinestone and stud setter. Totally different story! I did like that!
Adrian says
It would be the only party that people wouldn’t be giving hugs at!
Kate says
Naw, you could hug and toast (klink your glasses) at the same time!
Robin, NV says
I can’t believe they never caught on. Let me guess, you could get a pair for $19.99 plus shipping and handling – operators are standing by, order now!
I like Kate’s comment – How do you explain something like this? Oh yeah, it was the 70s.
JKaye says
In college from 1974-78 and never ever saw one of these at a disco lounge. It makes me think more of Sylvia Plath and “The Bell Jar” than it does the Ohio Players and “Roller Coaster.”
Diane in CO says
Reminds me of a supersized version of Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton’s necklace vials…………eeewwww
Nancy B says
Speechless!!
midmichigan says
These were not popular. Trust me, I drank a lot.
hannah says
Where is the “LIKE” button in here!
*lmao* midmichigan!!!! Not only that, but imagine dancing with one around your neck, flopping all around as you do the Bump and The Hustle. An accident just waiting to happen. 😀
enigma says
Ha ha – just had to laugh out loud at that! Thanks!
Barbara says
Unless you fall down drunk, and cut yourself open…which probably happened a lot in the 1970s…
Blondie7 says
lol!
Nancy says
If you go to wine festivals, you’ll see (and be able to buy) a variety of necklace like holders made to safely hang and carry a wineglass around your neck while you travel from vendor to vendor when your hands are occupied by the bottle carriers filled w/ wine you have bought.
So, not so outlandish at all – but fairly practical. 🙂
Chris says
If the glass is hanging around your neck — and your hands are full — how do you get the glass to your mouth?
LOL!
Mental picture!
Kate says
That would be a sight to see for sure!
Jason says
Reminded me of the same thing! Little wine glass holder you get at wine events, usually just a cloth pocket attached to a strip of material to hang it around your neck.