Joan Anderson, Hula Hoopster, 101

[danny burstein]

from the "always get the local angle" school of journalism

[KGTV, Sandy Eggo]

San Diego woman who named the Hula Hoop dies at 101

Joan Anderson, the woman who coined the name "Hula Hoop" and helped bring
the iconic ring to America, has died at the age of 101 in her San Diego
senior home.

"It was an end to an era," said Loralyn Willis, Anderson's daughter, who
wants the world to remember her mother as the woman who put a spin on the
joys of childhood.
......
Anderson lived a vibrant life that matched the energy of the hoop she
helped name. She grew up as a model in Australia, and after meeting her
husband, she moved to the United States. Even in her later years, Willis
said she remained adventurous.
.....
Anderson helped launch one of the most recognizable toys in American
history, though she never received proper recognition or compensation for
her contribution.

However, in 2018, Anderson's story finally came full circle in the
documentary by Chris Riess and Amy Hill called "Hula Girl."

The short documentary set the record straight on how Anderson was
responsible for introducing the United States to the hoop.

In the film, Anderson explains how she discovered the hoop during a visit
home to Australia. She saw how happy it made everyone, and when she
returned stateside, she asked her mother to mail her a hoop.

There's another moment in the documentary where Anderson explains how she
came up with the name, 'Hula Hoop', when a man saw her hooping and said
she looked like a hula girl dancing.
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https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/san-diego-woman-who-named-the-hula-hoop-dies-at-101

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