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The POG Craze: A Brief History of a '90s Schoolyard Sensation
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20:17 - 27:05 (06:48)

This transcript discusses the history behind the popular game POG and how it affected Hawaiian dairy farmers. It also touches upon the schoolyard frenzy it caused and the controversy surrounding it.

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The episode talks about a man who bought the patent for Trynon and turned it into Armor-All, and also played a significant role in the popularity of Pogs.
20:17 - 22:10 (01:52)
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The episode talks about a man who bought the patent for Trynon and turned it into Armor-All, and also played a significant role in the popularity of Pogs.

Chapter
The POG Craze: A Brief History of a '90s Schoolyard Sensation
Episode
POGs: The 90s in a Bottle Cap
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
The Hawaiian dairy farmers had no real role in the POG craze, despite accepting money for the caps, and it was ultimately a misstep on their part to not capitalize on the popularity of the game.
22:10 - 24:29 (02:19)
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POGs
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The Hawaiian dairy farmers had no real role in the POG craze, despite accepting money for the caps, and it was ultimately a misstep on their part to not capitalize on the popularity of the game. Ropinski is both credited with introducing POGs to the world and making it burn out quickly due to his actions.

Chapter
The POG Craze: A Brief History of a '90s Schoolyard Sensation
Episode
POGs: The 90s in a Bottle Cap
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
In the 90s, Pogs became extremely popular among kids to the point where they were being sold on eBay for a million dollars.
24:29 - 27:05 (02:36)
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Pogs
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In the 90s, Pogs became extremely popular among kids to the point where they were being sold on eBay for a million dollars. Despite causing disruptions in school, Pogs were a goldmine for advertisers.

Chapter
The POG Craze: A Brief History of a '90s Schoolyard Sensation
Episode
POGs: The 90s in a Bottle Cap
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know