"Clive Palmer & The Inventor of The Pet Rock" | The Modern Apes Podcast

This week the boys dive into Historical Rich People! Daniel Covers Gray Dahl, creator of The Pet Rock. The Pet Rock created in the 1970s, Dahl came up with the idea in 1975 as a humorous novelty gift. He marketed the rocks as pets that required no care, feeding, or walking, appealing to busy individuals who wanted the companionship of a pet without the responsibilities.Dahl packaged the rocks in cardboard boxes designed to resemble pet carriers, complete with air holes and a straw bed. The concept quickly gained popularity, leading to millions of Pet Rocks being sold during the craze!While Tristan Covers Clive Palmer, an Australian businessman and politician known for his involvement in various industries, including mining, real estate, and tourism. He is the founder of the Palmer United Party and has been a member of the Australian House of Representatives. Palmer is notable for his controversial statements and larger-than-life personality, as well as his ambitious projects, such as plans to build a replica of the Titanic. His business ventures and political activities have garnered significant media attention over the years.If you liked the episode we do two WEEKLY bonus episodes on our PATREON!  / themodernapes  And make sure to follow the boys on socials!⬇️⬇️Daniel Bridge-Gadd🦍🏈  / daniel_bridge_gadd  Tristan Bowling🧛🏻👑https://www.instagram.com/tristanisac... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices