Squirmles

A popular toy released in the mid 1970s by the Illfelder Importing Company,[1] Squirmles come in a variety of colors and are measured at 8.5 by 0.5 in (21.6 by 1.3 cm).

The original toy came in the colors pink, orange, blue, yellow, green, and purple.

In late 2019, Squirmles rose in popularity as an Internet meme under the name of “Worm On A String".

[2] 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.

[3] Re-branded as "Dragon Tails,"[4] 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.