Squirmles
Squirmles (also known as Snoots or Magic Twisty Worms) are small, worm-like toys with eyes, a furry body, and a hidden string used to imitate a live worm, sometimes used as a magic trick. A popular toy in the 1970s, Squirmles come in a variety of colors and are measured at 8.5" by .5". They are typically found in discount stores in the United States. In 2017, they began being referred to mainly as "Worm on a String", and in 2020 as "wormies" or simply "worms".
Squirmles have gained an unexpected second life as a material used in fly fishing. Re-branded as "Dragon Tails," they can be tied onto a hook and the same properties which made them appear like live worms on land, make them appear lifelike to fish as well.
Squirmles more recently experience a resurgence as an internet trend. Often popular on websites such as Tumblr, Amino, Pinterest, TikTok, and Instagram, they have been used in art projects such as jackets, door beads, and earrings. They are sometimes referenced as "worms on a string" in these communities, and the style is known as "wormcore".
The original colors consist of these six: pink, orange, blue, yellow, green, and purple. Additionally, there are new colors such as red, navy, black, white and multi-colored.