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| September Pun History |
This page details the contents of the book ''Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down''...originally written by Bob Weaver, meterologist at a Miami, Florida TV station. Some of the pun dates were based on actual events...while others were basically made up.
On Sept. 2, 1898, a dozen bathers began the first swimming race. It started at the stroke of twelve.
On Sept. 3, 1891, wrought iron was first used for decoration. People were very grate full.
On Sept. 4, 1902, wooden shoes were invented, and a lot of people lumbered around in them.
On Sept. 5, 1958, pocket sized tape recorders were manufactured for people liked small talk.
On Sept. 6, 1880, a book on sea mammals was written. Everyone said ''Whale, Whale.''
On Sept. 7, 1868, pantsuits became fashionable for women, but a lot of ladies tried to skirt the issue.
On Sept. 8, 1956, strip mining was banned in Boston.
On Sept. 9, 1933, the first Drum Major was used in a parade. He had a large following.
On Sept. 10, 1929, the first switchboard operator was hired. She didn't like the job, but she kept plugging away.
On Sept. 11, 1933, a restaurant in New York catered only to women. They served Miss Steaks.
On Sept. 12, 1869, walnuts were first grown in America. Some people thought they weren't all they were cracked up to be.
On Sept. 13, 1915, pancake make-up was invented, but most people still preferred preferred syrup.
On Sept. 14, 1881, sandals were invented by a man who felt that the shoe must go on.
On Sept. 15, 1968, miniskirts became popular, and worried husbands said ''the thigh's the limit''.
On Sept. 16, 1938, lighter fluid was first sold; the inventor became flamous.
On Sept. 17, 1946, a speech was given by a Congressman aboard an aircraft carrier. The sailors received a deck-o-ration.
On Sept. 18, 1890, dromedaries were sold in Arabia, in a place called Camel Lot.
On Sept. 19, 1900, the first Chinese lumberjack was hired. He cut down trees with chop sticks.
On Sept. 20, 1958, a formal affair was held by dentists. It was a Gum Ball.
On Sept. 21, 1911, an advertisement appeared for a pill to cure headaches, but many people found it difficult to swallow.
On Sept. 22, 1845, a psychic told The Lone Ranger his fortune, but sustained a broken arm when he crossed her palm with Silver.
On Sept. 23, 1949, the first tightrope walker was hired by a circus. He was high strung.
On Sept. 24, 1883, the first bakery opened on the Yeast Coast.
On Sept. 25, 1951, vegetable farmers from all over the world had a meeting. It was the first peas conference.
On Sept. 26, 1964, two rival cosmetic firms decided to make-up.
On Sept. 27, 1621, a pilgrim band began playing because they wanted to see Plymouth Rock.
On Sept. 28, 1930, straw hats went out of style, but they'd had their hay day.
On Sept. 29, 1941, the man who invented the boomerang tried for a comeback.
On Sept. 30, 1901, candles were first used on birthday cakes for people who wanted to make light of their age.