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Fun fact: The instruction sheet calls it an ‘uplifting novelty.’ We… agree?
Novelty “Fart Machine” Radio
Part transistor radio, part prank box — proof the mid‑century had range.
Electronics
AM receiver with a tiny speaker; a second circuit triggers the gag sound.
Marketing
‘As Seen on TV’ catalogs blurred lines between tech and tomfoolery.
Collecting
Retro plastics yellow; careful cleaning keeps patina without erasing history.
Provenance
- Mail‑order catalog, 1964
- Garage sale treasure, 1992
- Museum gift, 2019