Sunday, October 1, 2023

Eric Von Zipper and Connect the Dots

 


I just had an epiphany while viewing the 1963 Beach Party when the Professor (played by Bob Cummings) handled Eric Von Zipper (the bad guy) employing the finger. He placed von Zipper in a state of suspended animation.  (Likely where Star Trek got the idea for Spock’s Vulcan Nerve Pinch). It came from obscure Tibetan training he had.

 

Now roll forward a few decades and the connect the dots craze swept many martial artists. There were claims that were most like what the Professor did in those movies.

 

It is not impossible this was the source inspiration. Believe it or not. LOL





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