Why the 1960s electric knife trend faded into obscurity
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Shelley Frost
Summary
The article discusses the electric knife, a popular kitchen appliance from the 1960s that has since fallen out of favor. It describes how electric knives were seen as modern and exciting in the mid-20th century, but are now considered loud, messy, and unnecessary. The piece explores the cultural context of 1960s kitchen gadget trends and explains why this particular appliance failed to maintain lasting appeal, contrasting it with other electric appliances that remained popular.
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· 3 pulledImagine how exciting (and loud) the kitchen was in the mid 1900s: The click, pop, an
Electric knives were one of them. They are loud and make a mess.
They are no longer used.
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