Bobbleheads date back to “temple nodder” figurines, including Buddha, in 17th century Asia. The first in the Western World were made in Germany in the late 1700s and were called “nodders” or “bobbers.”
The first sports bobblehead was a generic 1920s version for basketball. Whether we consider a plethora of professional athletes, politicians, or superheroes, bobbleheads have been with us for a long time. Now, for National Bobblehead Day, you can even have a custom bobblehead made of yourself. Hmmmm… I do not imagine that most of us like the image of someone bonking us on the head, however.
About Cathy Burnham Martin
Author of 20+ books, and counting! A professional voice-over artist, dedicated foodie, and lifelong corporate communications geek, Cathy Burnham Martin has enjoyed a highly eclectic career, ranging from the arts and journalism to finance, telecommunications, and publishing. Along with her husband, Ron Martin, she has passions for entertaining, gardening, volunteering, active and visual arts, GREAT food, and traveling. Cathy often says, "I believe that we all should live with as much contagious enthusiasm as possible... Whether we're with friends or family, taking people along for the ride is more than half the fun."
