DAVIDW 1,681 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Was it the Joycies shop that became a trendy gift shop in the 60's . I remember a shop in that vicinity that sold "Gonks" which were a craze at the time . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,504 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Oh my goodness, a memory blast for me there! I had a Gonk ....... carried it around everywhere with me in a 'tatty bag' which was a large straw bag. He used to go to the Bowling Alley every Sunday afternoon with me. My friends and I must have looked so silly but yes David, they were a short-lived craze for young teenage girls. Wonder what happened to my Gonk, it certainly wasn't in my parents house when I cleared it out the other year. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,302 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 I remember gonks but never owned one. They didn't appeal to me. I've always collected teddy bears and still have them. I've even been known to liberate bears from children who weren't treating them properly! I'm unrepentant! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 I still don't know what a Gonk is!? :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,894 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 I dont know what a Gonk is/ was. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,090 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,504 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Well it's 50 + years ago when I last saw 'him' but from memory he was a bit like Humpty Dumpty, a fairly large roundish soft toy. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,894 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 No didnt have one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Youtube- The Gonk Song Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Well it's 50 + years ago when I last saw 'him' but from memory he was a bit like Humpty Dumpty, a fairly large roundish soft toy. Couldn't have one of those. Jake would tear it to shreds. Most destructive dog I've ever owned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,302 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 With a flat head and moronic facial expression...in fact, the image of my erstwhile nosey, village idiot-type neighbour!Bailey would treat one with respect. He just looks that sort of dog! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,504 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Jill, I do know that my mate didn't look like the first pic on Katyjay's link, I reckon he was more like the New Zealand model.Then there were those little rubbery trolls with big hair. Mine sat on my desk watching me taking my 'O' Level exams. Think they are still available. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,302 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Remember the trolls too. Ugly things with livid pink or green woolly hair. Didn't like them either.My good luck exam mascot was a Rosebud teddy bear. Given to me when I was born, he's quite rare as not many were made. Rosebud were better known for dolls, which I also never liked.Rosebud teddy accompanied me to exams all the way through school, all the way through University and afterwards. He still has a place of honour among my bear collection and considering that he is now as old as I am, is treated with very great respect. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 ... (gasp) Rosebud. Famous last word. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Jill. You are right about Bailey. He is a gentle soul. Jake sometimes snarls at him if he dares to get in his way. I have never heard Bailey snarl back.When walking I have been teaching him sit / heel commands. He picked it up on one walk. Sits and looks at you with those big eyes until you tell him to heel and start to move. Jake tries to get away with ignoring you. It is amazing the difference in temperament. He follows me around, likes to sit and watch me at work in the garden. Comes in when called. I'm hoping he will teach Jake some manners. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,302 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Bailey is a true gentleman by the sound of it and you can bet he'll be thanking his lucky stars he's found such a good billet! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 We have been thankful the two of 'em get on so well. Any snarling seems relatively good natured. Jake is not interested in dog toys except to tear them to shreds. Bailey is happy to chase a ball bring it back and drop it at your feet to throw again. Both now cry and get agitated if one is taken out and not the other. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,681 Posted July 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Katyjay , those furry things don't look like the gonks I knew . I'm sure I bought one for a girlfriend at the time . As Lizzie says they were round printed material soft toys with short arms and legs ! .....something like this http://modculture.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451cbb069e2012875dfa7ed970c-pi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Yes, David - your type of Gonk is right! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,504 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Did you have one too Ann?!! David's Gonk is much more like what I remember, thanks. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Yes, Lizzie - think I had a couple of them. A few trolls, too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Was a girlie thing, yes ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 I had a Golliwog. Not politically correct today. I guess I never was. :-) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 My claim to fame: I was the 'Life Model' for the original Gonk........................Round bod' & short legs........... 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Think it was a girlie thing, Catfan. My husband doesn't remember them 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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