Uncovering the Mystery of the Magic 8 Ball

Does she like me? Will I pass this test? If you've ever gazed into inky depths of an oversized plastic billiard ball with a pressing question, then you know the power of the Magic 8 Ball. But where did this fortune-telling favorite of the toy chest come from? And does it really work? Concentrate and ask again.

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[ketchupacket]

"Does my crush like me?"
Magic 8 Ball: never

[bantehayes]

One of those classic toys that’ll outlive generations. Like the super soaker, yo-yo and slinky.

[RSIxidor]

Well, now I just want to know how hers worked.

[kindasleepi]

I remember my brother ask if he would die tomorrow and it said yes and freaked crying his 17 now but still doesn't trust it

[subwayline.]

I remember Spencer asking that meatball in iCarly. Classic.

[cinematicstories]

Yeah really cool and all... but how does it actually work?

[maymaymanufacturer]

Magic 8 ball, will I ever become a millionaire ?
Magic 8 ball : ask me later
2h later
Me : ( asks same question )
Magic 8 ball : ask me later
354h later
Me : ( asks same question )
Magic 8 ball : Answer not clear

[Ace-tsnv]

Funny story
Friend: this can predict the future
Me: will I find $50 on the floor
Ball: yes
(Walks back home)
Friend: so you found one yet
Me: no
Friend: I will pay you $50 if it does not work
Me: its been 1 week pay up

[yuhboi]

Came here to answer my question about the magic 8Ball. Left with more questions like.. how did words magically appear on the chalk board? Why was everyone so obsessed with some dice in a jar of molasses?

[angeloa]

Does it still have molasses as the liquid?

[CallmehCat.]

Hope they make a holiday version called the magic m & m where it’s a 8 ball that looks like a m & m and it double uses as a candy dispenser

[leow]

Does my crush like me?

8 ball: never

ARE YOU SURE

8 ball: no


CRISIS AVERTED

[sIsReal]

The 8 ball told me I'm going to get a Nintendo switch today! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[kaeud]

Thanks for giving something for me to watch during the class!

[smug]

Why, it's as if every superstitious feeling you ever had is wrapped up in that one machine. It doesn't matter whether it can foretell the future. What matters is whether you believe more in luck and in fortune than you do in yourself. Well, you can decide your own life.

[anbrozin]

Why not stick with Mary's one, seems more mysterious :)

[BsicKnowledge]

thank you Mary the clairvoyant for making me BORN AGAIN!!!!

[TruNYC]

Here I'm thinking they were talking about the 3.5 gram version of the 8 ball.

[sjkdec]

No joke. Just ordered a magic 8-ball off of Amazon b/c of this video. :D

[tommytomi-robloxandmore]

"Do you have a favorite number?"
Magic 8 ball: "very doubtal"