11 December 2010 — Khon Kaen, Thailand. Hula Hoop (1958-2010) pronounced dead on arrival at Khon Kaen Ram Hospital this morning at 0600. Born in 1958 at the Wham-O toy factory, Mr. Hoop was a popular fad in the late 1950′s and early 1960′s inspiring The Hula Hoop Song by Georgia Gibbs an performed on the Ed Sullivan show in September, 1958.
Alvin and the Chipmunks make reference to Hula Hoop in their Christmas Song, Christmas Don’t Be Late.
A foreign expat, while out on an early morning bicycle ride, came across a twisted, mangled Hula Hoop and immediately called 191 to report the alleged accident.
Hula Hoop was along the side of Sri Chan Road in Khon Kaen, Thailand, and it appeared that he may have been trying to cross the road after spending the night drinking with the local Isaan people.
Hula Hoop - 1958-2010
Mr. Watsanaklaneya, of Khon Kaen, said “Khun Hoop try go get taxi, but mao mahk mahk and motorcy no stop and Khun Hoop die laeow.”
Hula Hoop had been on tour in Thailand promoting his new all-rubber look. Unlike his early life, when he was lightweight and made of plastic, Hoop had been rubberized and was now popular at fitness centers where Hoopdancing and Hooping are quite popular.
Wham-O spokesman, Arthur “Spud” Melin, said “It is a sad day here in Toyland. Hoop made us all rich in the 60′s when he was only a flimsy piece of plastic. Rubberized, we were able to sell Hoop for 10 times the cost. He will be missed by all.”
His last appearance was at the Ubolratana Dam where the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand was sponsoring a health and fitness day. The following video is the last known performance by Hula Hoop.
Hula Hoop – 1958-2010 – victim of an apparent vehicle accident in Khon Kaen, Thailand.
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