The Best Idea Yet 🥏Frisbee: A Pie in the Sky Idea (literally) | 39
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Jul 8, 2025 Discover the quirky origins of the Frisbee, from college kids tossing pie tins to a WWII pilot’s innovation. Learn how a deep-sea welder transformed this playful object into a cultural icon. Explore its rise alongside the hula hoop and its embrace by the 1970s counterculture. Uncover the evolution of Frisbee sports like Ultimate and disc golf, and their global impact. Plus, hear about the surprising ties between Frisbee and Hollywood, sparking fun film scenarios. Get ready for an entertaining journey through a beloved pastime!
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Pie Tin Origins of Frisbee
- Frisbee throwing originated as college kids tossing empty pie tins from the Frisbie Pie Company in New England in the early 1900s.
- Middlebury College claims the invention, and a statue of a dog catching a Frisbee stands as their tribute.
Beachside Flying Cake Pan Game
- Fred Morrison and Lucille Ney created a flying disc game using metal cake pans on the beaches of Santa Monica.
- They sold these flying cake pans at a 400% profit as an impromptu side hustle at local parks and beaches.
WWII Pilot's Aerodynamic Redesign
- After WWII, Fred Morrison used his pilot experience to redesign the flying disc with better aerodynamics and plastic material.
- He called it the Whirl Away and later the Pluto Platter, though sales were initially disappointing despite the improved design.