The Bobblehead Meme

It is hard not to find a bobblehead of your favorite politician, actor, or sports figure. In 2016, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum created a “Bernie Sanders” bobblehead. The bobblehead was inspired by Sanders’ famous 2016 campaign speech, which went viral with the hashtag “#BirdieSanders.” These lovable creatures are now available for pre-order, and should begin shipping by June.

The San Francisco Giants popularized the bobblehead in 2009, when they offered a 16-foot Willie Mays bobblehead to the first 20,000 people. The promotion coincided with the Giants’ final season at Candlestick Park, and was widely viewed. Other sports teams soon followed suit, and more teams began offering bobbleheads as promotional items. More recently, more types of bobbleheads have been created, including mini-bobbleheads, air fresheners, and banks.

Some sports teams have even made their own versions of bobbleheads, such as Willie Mays, which was made by a 14-year-old Brooklyn boy. This prompted a boom in the popularity of bobbleheads in the United States. However, not all sports teams are embracing the trend. A good example of this is the NFL’s Bobblehead Stadium. Throughout the game, fans could collect their favorite player’s bobblehead and display it proudly.

Bobbleheads are popular collectibles, and in the United States, the San Francisco Giants used the bobblehead to promote their team. They offered free Willie Mays bobblehead to the first 20,000 visitors of Candlestick Park. This was their last year there. Other sports teams began promoting their players and their logos with bobbleheads, and more products were created to go along with them. Many other variations are now available, such as bobblehead air fresheners and mini-bobblehead banks.

After the San Francisco Giants launched the bobblehead, they became a popular collectible. One of their biggest promotions was to give away a free Willie Mays bobblehead to the first 20,000 visitors. Later, more sports teams began to make their own versions of the bobblehead, as well as different types of bobbleheads. Eventually, a craze developed that involved the whole world of baseball.

A bobblehead can be anything, from a celebrity to a cat. A popular bobblehead can be found anywhere, including the walls of the San Francisco Giants’ Candlestick Park. The novelty of a bobblehead is such a big part of baseball that it has become a worldwide collectible. Its popularity has spread to other sports teams and other popular pop culture icons, as well. This little figurine is a great conversation starter, and can even be a gift for a friend or loved one.