Time to Get Super Soaked!

Story by Madison Payne. Photo courtesy of USA TODAY.

In 1982, Lonnie Johnson was stirring something up in his basement and ended up creating what we call the Super Soaker. The Super Soaker is a toy gun that shoots water. During the spring and summer time, depending on the weather, kids and even adults go outside and play with these amazing toys. This is a nice and refreshing way to cool down when it's hot out. 

If you have never played with a super soaker then what are you waiting for? Depending on the quality of the super soaker, you want the price range to be from $5 to $30. Now you may be thinking that it’s a waste of money to get one, because summer isn't that long. Trust me, this won’t be a waste of your time or money. There are many different types of super soakers too, for example, there’s a small one that doesn't do much but shoot water, but there’s also a kind that rotates and shoots water really hard and fast. 

Super soakers are a great way to cool down during the summer and also a fun way to enjoy yourself with your friends and family. Get yours for the summer!

Madison Payne is an 8th grader at Friendship Armstrong.