Lite-Brite
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Lite-Brite is an electric toy introduced in 1967 by Hasbro.
Method of fun
Lite-Brite allows the artist to create a "glowing" picture. The picture is created by placement of multi-colored translucent plastic pegs through opaque black paper. The light from an illuminated light bulb is blocked by the black paper except where the pegs conduct the light through. When lit, the pegs have an appearance similar to that of LEDs.Advertising
The famous Lite-Brite commercial jingle begins: "Lite-Brite, Lite-Brite, Turn on the magical shining light!"Another jingle featured the catchier "Lite-Brite, makin' things with light. Outtasite, makin' things with Lite Brite."
Cultural references
The television show Family Guy referenced Lite-Brite in the Season 4 episode, Breaking Out Is Hard To Do:
- Adam West: Dammit, Swanson, I want them found!
- Joe Swanson: Mayor West, we have every available man looking for the Griffins. We just don't have any leads.
- Adam West: Not the Griffins, you moron! The rest of my Lite-Brite pieces! My name isn't Adam We... or is it? Who am I? What number did you dial? Don't ever call here again! (Adam hangs up) I guess I told him! Nobody messes with Adam We.
Elliot Smith refers to a Lite-Brite in the opening line of his song, "A Fond Farewell", from his posthumous record, "From a Basement on the Hill".
Homestar Runner has a game called Astro-Lite, which is similar to Lite-Brite.
Warning
Because it uses electricity and contains small pieces, Lite-Brite is recommended for children above the age of six.External links
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