Whoopie – The Elizabethans

History and Evolution of
Inflatable Razzberry Cushion Devices for
the Purpose of Practical Jokes

 

The Elizabethans

 

 

 
This is a reproduction of a device found hidden away within a wall at the Tower of London. Historians date the original piece at close to 1600 A.D.

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Could this be the REAL reason behind Robert Devereaux, the Earl of Essex’ trial and execution? Unless more evidence is found, we can only wait and wonder…