Bubble wrap turns 50

By Ingrid Fetell Lee

The world’s most joyful packaging material turns 50 this week. Go pop some in its honor!

Or live vicariously and feel the delight emanating off the screen from the bubble wrap scene in Wall-E. What does it say about our culture that we we envision such an oddly iconic pleasure as a connection point between two futuristic robots? What timeless part of our psyche does bubble wrap speak to?

January 26th, 2010

Share:

Find Your People

The Commons is a space for deep conversation, creative sparks, and joyful connection — without the noise.

Leave a Comment

What's holding you back from joy? Take the quiz here.
Free Resource

Find more joy every day

Our free workbook has 5 simple strategies that will make life better right now.

You'll also receive periodic updates on new things from The Aesthetics of Joy. We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.