“Once known as “butler balls,” the reflective globe would be placed strategically on a dining room sideboard so Victorian Era servants could remain outside the room and still see when service was required. Indoor gazing balls were also used to unobtrusively chaperone young couples during courtship.”- found on the web
Cheapskate0 over 3 years ago
Mee Maw – sometimes the only reason to read the comics!
littlejohn Premium Member over 3 years ago
Ah…. Mee maw will be having a ball with it this summer.
in.amongst over 3 years ago
The globe sure is magnetic.
jagedlo over 3 years ago
Now get them to do your bidding…
Markov Da Robot over 3 years ago
A Salesman reads this strip – two days later you hear “buy the new and improved Gazing Globe, designed to keep your child out of trouble!”
tcayer over 3 years ago
In my town they drew the attention of vandals who would smash them in the street.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member over 3 years ago
“Once known as “butler balls,” the reflective globe would be placed strategically on a dining room sideboard so Victorian Era servants could remain outside the room and still see when service was required. Indoor gazing balls were also used to unobtrusively chaperone young couples during courtship.”- found on the web
PammWhittaker over 3 years ago
I wish I could have one … but in our town there is a certain element who loves destroying things. They ripped up plants from a daycares garden once!
lordhoff over 3 years ago