Can you answer this question?

Join Alexa Answers and help make Alexa smarter. Get started

Miscellaneous

Why is the bobby pin called a bobby pin?

2 Answers

The bobby pin was invented by Luis Marcus, a San Francisco–based cosmetics manufacturer, after World War I and came into wide use as the hairstyle known as the "bob cut" or "bobbed hair" took hold. He named the pins "bobby" after the bobbed hairstyle.

{{ relativeTimeResolver(1577813686458) }}

LIVE

Points

85

Rating

0

Sign-in to view all answers

Similar Questions

Why is it called a bobby pin?

Miscellaneous • 2 Answers

How many restaurants does bobby flay own?

Miscellaneous • 2 Answers

Why is it called a bonfire?

Miscellaneous • 1 Answer

Why is a honeymoon called a honeymoon?

Miscellaneous • 1 Answer

Why is a napkin called a napkin?

Miscellaneous • 2 Answers

Join Alexa Answers

Help make Alexa smarter and share your knowledge with the world