Hi,yes,it's been around since I can remember.From the 80's anyway.And probably before that.A baby's spoon works the best as it has a bigger handle and smaller spoon tip.A grapefruit spoon works better for me,as it has tiny teeth.You can also use a finger pick from a guitar,banjo etc.Only turn it upside down on the finger so the tip is covered.And that would be the pick used by lap guitars,or steel guitars.There is a LOT of OLD tips that are getting lost with time.I should write them down so I don't forget.