Blondie facts for kids
Blondie is a word that can mean a person with blonde hair. But it can also refer to many other things! This page will help you understand the different meanings of "Blondie."
The Band Blondie
One of the most famous uses of the name "Blondie" is for an American rock band. This band started in 1974 and became very popular. Their lead singer is Debbie Harry. Sometimes people mistakenly call Debbie Harry "Blondie," but Blondie is actually the name of the whole band.
The band released their first album, also called Blondie, in 1976. They are known for their unique sound, which mixes rock, new wave, and punk music.
The Blondie Comic Strip
"Blondie" is also the name of a very old and popular comic strip that has been in newspapers for a long time. It first appeared in 1930. The comic strip is named after its main character, a blond-haired woman named Blondie Bumstead.
The comic strip follows the funny everyday adventures of Blondie, her husband Dagwood, and their family. It's known for Dagwood's huge sandwiches and his habit of crashing into the mailman.
Over the years, the popular comic strip led to many other things:
- Movies: A series of movies based on the comic strip were made from 1938 to 1950. The first one was called Blondie (1938).
- Radio Shows: There was also a Blondie radio comedy series from 1939 to 1950.
- TV Shows: Two different TV series were made based on the comic strip. One was in 1957 and another in 1968.
Other Meanings of Blondie
- A Sweet Treat: A blondie is a type of dessert bar. It's like a brownie but without chocolate. It usually has a rich, buttery, and vanilla flavor.
- A Movie Character: In the famous 1966 Western movie The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, the character played by Clint Eastwood is nicknamed "Blondie." He is also known as the Man with No Name.
See also
In Spanish: Blondie (desambiguación) para niños
