Novelty ( or joke ) ties or deliberately kitschy ties designed to make a statement gained a certain popularity in the 1980s and 1990s.

These were generally larger and more robust than Novelty and differed in several details ( for example it is thought that a different design of blower was used which was an ‘ Induced Draught ’ type, sucking the gases from the fire ).

* March 16-The Mask and Wig Club Double Male Quartet, with orchestra directed by Nathaniel Shilkret record " Joan of Arkansas ," the first issued ( cf February 26 entry above ) electrical recording by the Victor Talking Machine, with catalog number 19626-A ; the B-side, from the same Mask and Wig Club production, was recorded March 20, 1925 by the International Novelty Orchestra, also directed by Shilkret.

On January 10, 1899, American Electrical Novelty and Manufacturing Company obtained U. S. Patent No. 617, 592 ( filed 12 March 1898 ) from David Misell, its English inventor.

Novelty songs were a major staple of Tin Pan Alley from its start in the late 19th century.

* Go-Go Dancing-Fad and Novelty Dances from the 1960's at Little Miss Go-Go!

Other established characters in the TV series included The Man with the Stick, who wore a paper helmet daubed with drawings of what he had witnessed during the last week, and carried a stick with a mystery item attached to the end ; Graham Lister, Reeves ' nemesis who regularly entered the talent show, " Novelty Island ", with a series of dreadful acts ; Donald and Davey Stott, two brothers from the North East with high-pitched voices, who would recreate popular television game shows ; Tinker's Rucksack, a pair of ramblers, one of whom was conducting an affair with the other's wife ; and ' Judge Lionel Nutmeg ', a judge who presided over the " That's Justice " segment of the show.

The live stage show that followed the TV series hosted a welcome return for Novelty Island ( a sketch from the original Big Night Out ).

Kult was formed in 1982 from Kazik Staszewski ’ s previous band, Novelty Poland.

Novelty ( derived from Latin word novus for " new ") is the quality of being new, or following from that, of being striking, original or unusual.

On January 10, 1899, American Electrical Novelty and Manufacturing Company obtained U. S. Patent No. 617, 592 ( filed 12 March 1898 ) from David Misell, an inventor.

Lord Kelvin, " One Heck of a Prognosticator, president of the Royal Society in the 1890s, and disbeliever in virtually every scientific discovery ," claimed that “ Radio has no future ,” “ I have not the smallest molecule of faith in aerial navigation other than ballooning ,” and “ X-rays will prove to be a hoax ;” Orville Wright, in 1908 claimed that “ No flying machine will ever fly from New York to Paris ;” and Irving Thalberg, MGM movie producer, asserted in 1927 that “ Novelty is always welcome, but talking pictures are just a fad .” Thus, making forecasts of the future has a historic basis in which many of the predictions by even experts have proven inaccurate.

Ideal Toy and Novelty Company in New York City negotiated a license for dolls with the company's first doll wearing the polka-dot dress from Stand Up and Cheer !.

* Novelty as described by the theory of emergence, regarding how new complexity arises from more simple interactions.

Raised in nearby Novelty, Ohio, he majored in history at Bowdoin College and earned an MFA from Bowling Green State University.

Clamper Edwin Grabhorn, a Western history publisher, published a spoof letter from the " Consolidated Brasse and Novelty Company " offering a " special line of brass plates " guaranteed to " make your home-town famous.

A Novelty Show is a competition or display in which exhibits or specimens are in some novel ; striking or differing in some way from that which is usual for the type of competition.

" Novelty Island " was a bizarre parody of talent shows like New Faces, where the so-called Acts Of Tomorrow showcase their various ridiculous talents from the centre of a small paddock, with Vic acting as host.

Full-size model that includes parts from the original Novelty

These were generally larger and more robust than Novelty and differed in a number of details ( for example, it is thought that a different design of blower was used which was an ‘ Induced Draught ’ type, sucking the gases from the fire ).

During July 2002, Novelty was collected from its then home in the Angelholm, for use in a TV programme.

Novelty is an album from the early 90's by Jawbox.

In 1898, William and his brother Isaac went into business together under the name Isaac Fuld & Brother, leasing the " Ouija " name from The Ouija Novelty Company.

Novelty songs were popular on radio through the 1980s, to the point where it was not uncommon for novelty songs to break into the top 40 ( for instance, Chuck Berry's " My Ding-a-Ling " went all the way to # 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972 ).

Novelty dances may also have been fad dances which have remained popular over a longer period.

Novelty dances that have remained popular are no longer associated with a specific time period — they are timeless.

A mere six years later, as leader of his own dance band, the " Novelty Orchestra ," Selvin released the biggest-selling popular song in the first quarter-century of recorded music.

* Novelty dance, a type of dance that is popular for being unusual or humorous

:* For popular culture folly buildings, see: Novelty architecture.

Novelty attractions are not limited to the American Midwest, but are part of Midwestern culture.

Finally, the " Dream of Novelty ", in which ever-changing fashions, new models, and unexpected new products broadened the consumer experience in terms of purchasing skills and awareness of the market, and challenged the conservatism of traditional society and culture, and even politics.

Novelty songs come into popularity, such as " Beep Beep "

Novelty attractions are oddities such as the " biggest ball of twine " in Cawker City, Kansas, the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota, or Carhenge in Alliance, Nebraska where old cars serve in the place of stones in a replica of Stonehenge.

As Austin natives, they make regular appearances in the Austin Chronicle's annual Austin Music Awards poll, taking home the # 1 prize for " Best Novelty Band " in 2004, " Best None of the Above " performing band in 2006 ( the first Celtic band to ever win such accolades ), and " Best Folk Act " in 2007.

Since 1982, Fantagraphics has also published critically acclaimed and award-winning series and graphic novels such as Acme Novelty Library, Eightball, Ghost World, Hate, and Love and Rockets.

Novelty songs are often a parody or humor song, and may apply to a current event such as a holiday or a fad such as a dance.

Novelty glow lamps with shaped electrodes ( such as flowers and leaves ), often coated with phosphors, have been made for artistic purposes.

Novelty songs, long a music industry staple, continued their popularity in the Rock and Roll medium with hits such as " Beep Beep.

Novelty erasers, in a dual role as figurines ( such as musical notes, animals, confectionery ), are mostly decorative, as their hard vinyl tends to smear heavy markings.

Novelty acts ( such as shower shows, fire shows, and oil wrestling ) can be presented on dedicated stages, temporary staging on the floor, or on the main stage itself depending on the club.

Novelty Island also saw such memorable characters as Mr Wobbly Hand, Judith Grant, the Slitherer, the Hoxton Hockler, Mr Melon in the wind and Wavy Davey make appearances.

Novelty and fad dances such as the Roger Rabbit, the Cabbage Patch, and the Worm appeared in the 1980s followed by the Humpty dance and the Running Man in the 1990s.

Novelty acts such as acrobats have been added regularly to the main production numbers in recent years.

During the Rocket 150 event, Novelty was carried on a Well wagon, supported in such a way as to allow the engine to be run and its wheels to rotate freely.

Novelty headbands can be used for holidays and may have decorations attached such as bunny ears, reindeer ears, Santa Claus hats and others.