The OutsidersPop Culture

• popular weapon among gangs due to their ability to flip open on short notice, unlike a conventional pocketknife.• opens by either pressing a button or flicking a switch• Illegal due to gang-related violence•More popular than firearms because it can be concealed easily.•Fourth degree weapon

Leather Jackets

• made of sheepskin, antelope, buckskin or cowhide• very popular around the 1940’s due to a new fashion trend• commonly worn by motorcyclists due the their thicker material, which can help protect the wearer during falls

Corvairs

• popular car in mid 1900’s because of its sporty allure and bright coloration• engine was placed at the rear of the vehicle unlike traditional vehicles, where the engine is at the front• produced by chevrolet• original model sold for under $2000

Drive in Theaters

• popular form of entertainment during the 1950’s because of it’s practicality and inexpensiveness• currently hard to find because of classic theaters replacing the drive in type• served similar snacks and drinks to theaters nowadays.

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