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Toy that produces a sound when turned on one end From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A groan tube is a toy that, when turned on one end, makes a distinct "groan" sound. This is due to a noise maker in the tube that vibrates in the air as it falls, making the noise.[1]
The groan tube was invented in the early 1960s by Japanese toy manufacturer Kureo.[2][unreliable source?] The toy was first sold as 'Magic Noise Tube" (魔法音管). Mattel was the first company to sell the product in the United States in 1973.[citation needed] The Jibba Jabber toy, made by Ertl, produced a similar sound.
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In popular culture
It was also utilized in the Italian comedy show LOL: chi ride è fuori released on Amazon Prime Video. The Italian comedian Frank Matano used the Groan Tube for comedic purposes and it immediately went viral in all the country.[3][4]
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