Remember your first Magic 8 Ball?
The original eight-ball first appeared in the 1940's during an episode of the classic TV comedy, The Three Stooges. In the Three Stooges episode, the eight-ball was just called a "magic ball". It wasn't until years later that the classic version we know today first appeared in stores.
For most of us, the eight-ball was our first, child-like foray into the world of divination. Some kids thought of it as a simple toy. Others embued the black plastic sphere with otherworldly properties and peered deep into its mysteries.
The first versions of the magic-ball looked more like a crystal ball. In 1950 the first magic 8 ball was commissioned by Brunswick Billiards (hence it's similarity to a pool ball) and the rest is history.
Complete list of Magic 8-Ball Answers
The list of original Magic 8 Ball answers is listed below
- It is certain
- It is decidedly so
- Without a doubt
- Yes, definitely
- You may rely on it
- As I see it, yes
- Most likely
- Outlook good
- Yes
- Signs point to yes
- Reply hazy try again
- Ask again later
- Better not tell you now
- Cannot predict now
- Concentrate and ask again
- Don't count on it
- My reply is no
- My sources say no
- Outlook not so good
- Very doubtful
On the original Magic 8-Ball there were a total of 20 answers. Interestingly, the breakdown of the original answers was: 10 positive, 5 negative and 5 neutral. Now you know why you had a happy childhood.
