Introducing Hacky Sack 'the 1985 version of Frisbee'

In September of 1985, Midday told viewers about a new fad using a thing called a footbag (though most people know it better by the brand name of Hacky Sack).
"The black one with the studs is for punkers."
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[@RTFosmark]

“You’re not allowed to say you’re sorry because everybody makes mistakes.” That’s just beautiful.

[@Claire.SageGreenCreative]

I cried 😂😱😭

[@MyPhobo]

Canadians are the best lol

[@sheldondrake8935]

you're allowed three then you have to stop

[@michaeldelgado5212]

ThAts an everyday situation

[@calvin6314]

@@Claire.SageGreenCreative I cried, she crew, we crode

[@UNLOCKEDANDOVERCLOCK]

Use to play in high school 93-97 just found a cool bag at the store the other day...and started playing at work...lol

[@leelalo6625]

Pre cellphone times. I just had to show my ten year old what this game is about and now she is into it.

[@CraigSpannier]

"for punkers"

[@JulyG789]

Look at that no cell phones in sight just dudes living in the moment

[@ALCRAN2010]

And in the sky, not a single chem trail!

[@AbbaJoy1]

I'd love to see this gain popularity again!

[@guss6469]

I’m a “construction worker” but I spend 6 hours a day getting sick hacks with the boys

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

The easiest way to socialize on any college campus. You could literally build a circle of friends in minutes. Also if you were in a circle it probably meant your schedules were in sync so it was a good ice-breaker.

[@OsirisMalkovich]

All those afternoons playing "footbag."

[@doublechicane7008]

CBC the definition of informed.

[@Frank-qs3pe]

We played this in high school in the mid 90’s. Good times.

[@HeartInLight]

Footbag is far more advanced than this shows. Kicking, is kind of a secondary thing in pro footbag. Kicking in a circle still my favorite tho. Cause when your friends do something cool. Everyone gets hyped. Its not a competition, its just people having fun. And i love the purity of it.

[@brandonhaverstick8288]

Yes back when people got together and did stuff

[@ceroshiro]

I see these around still in the PNW, was thinking about it the other day maybe I'll pick one up for kicks (ha, get it?)

[@MavrikUSMC]

We were so cool back the ln.

[@db165]

Curious what ever happened to these people

[@chrisvinson1165]

Played everyday of high school

[@stretchnuts4661]

When I was a kid I the 2000s I got one of these atleast a few times a year from relatives. Do t see them anymore

[@scoon2117]

Still the greatest game of all time.

[@Deetroiter]

I’m telling you…there’s not much out there in this world that brings people of all walks of life together than a foot bag. You can pull one out and strangers will just come out of the woodwork to join your circle.

[@bossfootbagstwo2078]

Wishing more people would get into this! It’s fun!

[@edd-ik1lw]

Amazing fitness and coordination item.

[@requiemfps6680]

Love this O>

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

Gravity check!

[@Daehawk]

I cant believe me and my friends did this when I was 15.

[@erich8074]

Why?

[@Kiatro]

Where tf do I buy a punker bag? Or even a granny bag? I thought the one with the metal stud was the Prince Edward. I'm all confused now .

[@Claire.SageGreenCreative]

That awkward moment when you're cleaning your garage and find an old hackey sac

[@oscarard7482]

considering the people my generation only want to do weed and feel like crap, I could use some footbag myself... Not that I have anything against weed, but this seems fun tbh

[@801actioncam]

Lol it’s fun to smoke weed and play hack for sure. Nothing wrong with a lil smoke

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

they are not mutually exclusive, or weren't in 1985.

[@oscarard7482]

@@raygordonteacheschess5501 You're right! if anything they probably go pretty damn well together lol

[@bossfootbagstwo2078]

Best game EVER!

[@johnwauters8576]

Mine hahaha 🤣

[@christaylor8337]

I wonder if you have to wear incredibly short shorts to make this work better. It seems like it if this video is accurate.

[@theylied1776]

You're welcome, Canada. But it is a shame that you repaid us by giving us Justin Bieber... but Hey, Nobody's Perfect.

[@jimmelay71]

The crimes might be equal.

[@theylied1776]

@@jimmelay71 You're probably right.

[@markzuckerberg3347]

We also gave you Shawn Mendes

[@Bruhaha9]

We prepaid you by giving you basketball.

[@bigfleece]

Even 3 years ago Justin Bieber slander was dated

[@johnwauters8576]

Hahaha 🤣

[@soulfulpoemz]

😂 2 foot let's goo

[@FACES918]

Crack is the new cheez-it

[@sigmaenigma610]

Can u eat the beans

[@chrisjohnson4380]

Yes it works

[@aktanazat609]

lmao what

[@bipolarewok]

Did anyone ever play this who isn't the whitest guy ever made?

[@rakadoni8403]

Whys that important ?

[@bipolarewok]

@@rakadoni8403 why is what important?

[@AntiLibdelusions]

started in Pakistan.

[@geegeemcgee9135]

Started in Oregon City, Oregon.