At the risk of stating the obvious, Askin told People that “I’m not interested in overly tasteful American crafts.” Alexander, Ron (June 7, 1982). "A new fad invades: Martian antennae". The New York Times. pp.B11 . Retrieved 8 February 2010.

Wadler, Joyce (1982-06-30). " 'Deely-Bobbers' Springing Up in Summer Silliness". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286 . Retrieved 2023-03-21. Askin envisioned a Deely Bobber industry, one where bats would spring up on the headgear for Halloween. He exported them to England and Japan. He anticipated licensing opportunities with Garfield or The Smurfs. The only thing that could slow the Bobbers, he said, would be the weather. Snow and rain were not conducive to the bobbing action of the tiara. The selection of royal-inspired sweet and savoury nibbles form part of Asda’s new 22-item Coronation range, so whether it’s a street party, picnic or BBQ, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on the big day. For the Bobbers, Askin was inspired by Saturday Night Live—specifically, the bee costumes and accompanying antennae worn by John Belushi and others during the insect-centric sketches of the late 1970s.Barry, John (August 2, 1982). "Computer concocts hyphenation". InfoWorld. 4 (30): 34. 'deely bopper' (those springy cranial antennae that are taking the country by storm) a b c d e f "It's the umbrella that fits on your head". The Tuscaloosa News. Associated Press. July 2, 1982. p.12 . Retrieved 8 February 2010.