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As a fellow millennial growing up, don’t tell me you didn’t have one of those plastic stretchy chokers, or that fascinatingly odd toy called a yo-yo. At some point in our childhood, these were among the must-haves but have since vanished without a trace.

Many trends, tendencies and crazes (fancy participating in a flashmob, anyone?!) that were getting all the buzz at one point seem to have had an expiry date.

“What was a huge trend everyone forgot about?” someone asked on Reddit, and the thread soon turned into a walk down memory lane merged with a healthy dose of cringe.

#1

50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand If you are old enough, you can't beat mood rings.

Happyjarboy , petrr Report

Velveteen Worm
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can't tell me that as an adult anytime you run into mood rings in a shop you don't put it on to see your mood

Best Behave
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@velveteen I could… but I’d be lying…

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Susan Teter
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a mood ring. When it was blue, I was happy. When it was green, I was calm. And when I was pis*ed off, it left a red spot in the middle of my ex boyfriend's forehead.

A C
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait.....mood rings aren't trendy anymore?!? Boy o boy am I out of the loop. Lol

dogdog
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg I loved those as a kid.

funkybluegirl
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never lost my love for mood rings. ALSO, those fortune fish that lay on the palm of your hand. https://images.app.goo.gl/UMJVMDiNk7rRCy5eA

AffenpinscherMom
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I lost my wedding rings so I temporarily replaced them with my old school mood ring. I might just keep wearing it.

Id row
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are those a new type of mood ring? They were much different in the 70's.

Lady Lava
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know them from the 90's, back then they looked like this.

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Judy Reynolds
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are always black when I try them on - they tell me I am dead!

StrangeOne
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see them everywhere, still, but they aren't as fun as they used to make them. Just boring bands.

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    #2

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Whazaaaaaaaaaaaap sane-ish replied: One of my aunts still does this. We don't talk.

    HutSutRawlson , trolipo Report

    JayhawkJoey
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I loved whazaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap! Did not last long.

    Dekker451
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember when this was a thing and I didn't get it even then.

    Jeremy Klaxon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do that with my mom all the time

    dogdog
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad still does this too 😆

    Amy T
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hated it. Very glad to see it go. And that stupid "get er done" and "do it".

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    #3

    Manners!

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    A C
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Youch!! So true.

    RockSteady
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I see less manners in older generations than I do in the younger ones.

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    Vasana Phong
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How’s about this oldie , common sense

    Clover
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd upvote this a thousand times if I could.

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    •SIMMER•
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have good manners I think? I'm 17

    MrsFettesVette
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet you do, I have experienced more rudeness and entitled, greedy behavior from older generations who think they are afforded respect just because of their age. Younger people are usually kinder, more considerate, and more thoughtful of others. They just don't couch it in false mannerisms like calling everyone "sir" or "ma'am"

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    Id row
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That and expecting the world to adapt to you and not the other way around. I read a story where a woman wanted the dragon at Diagon Alley turned off at Universal because it gave her anxiety, lol. So many people like this now.

    Bubbles and sparks
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ohhh, absolutely this! I can remember the times when nobody would actually give a shite if women would dress in mini skirts or sunbathe topless at the beach... Nowadays there are swimmingpools that are just a danger zone die girls and women because men from certain religions think that an uncovered female body equals wh0re and that they are for grabs... while their own sisters, mother's and wives can't even go to the swimmingpools and/or beach unless covered from head to toe ... And this is only the tip of the iceberg.... And so many people claiming "anxiety", while it's actually do that they just want it their way instead of go with the for and enjoy things.

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    Lesley Zed
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes Ithink the latest generation is so self-involved and media-centric that they forget other people actually matter and are not just accessories in their made up fantastical life.🤔

    Clover
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a shame. You can't teach what you don't know. If one generation doesn't teach it to their children, then these children won't teach them to their offspring. That's one way manners get left behind.

    MrsFettesVette
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People learn the behaviors that are modeled for them. If younger people are rude, nasty, and thoughtless, consider the source.

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    CammyCat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Common sense/common courtesy

    Steve Robert
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately we are becoming more uncivilized towards others every day. It's not going to kill you to be polite!

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    “There is not really a golden rule to recognize whether something is a trend or a fad,” Lina Survila, the founder of Abstract Stylist magazine and creator of metaverse news newsletter The Wearables Daily, told Bored Panda.

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    It really depends on the context and every trend. But when talking about fashion, the industry which is largely ruled by tendencies that change every season, many unexpected things happen, Lina argues.

    “I think about trends and fads in fashion the same way I think about art - the truth will shine after a long time when we will be able to realize if this thing is really something that will stay within our generation.”

    #4

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Those plastic stretchy chokers that also doubled as bracelets.

    LuckieCharm86 , etsy Report

    sturmwesen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Didn't they make a comeback ca 5 years ago?

    The other-other David Wong
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the right person with the right outfit they are quite attractive.

    Cafesinner
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Literally nobody forgot these

    PenguinQueen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dude. I still ROCK Mine 👌😎 No shame.

    Philly Bobcat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They were kinda sexy on certain girls tho...

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    #5

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Macarena.

    justabill71 , bunnicula Report

    PenguinQueen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This dance works for ANY SONG once you know... You can never unknow it.

    Niall Mac Iomera
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...well any song in 4/4 with 4 bar sections. But, this is true of literally any dance.

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    Iva Kazalova
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Macarena will never be forgotten, what are you on about? I take personal offence to this!

    JuJu
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wake me up at 3 am and I start dancing

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    Nikole
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me, it’s the headband thing on the girl in the middle.

    crowspectre (he/they)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, about a quarter of my choir does the macarena in time to our warm ups, so this isn't exactly accurate

    Vasana Phong
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    people won’t go out of their way for it, but if it comes on at a party, you know everyone will go nuts for it

    Upstaged75
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just like the Electric Slide. I don't think I've ever been to a wedding that didn't play it. :)

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    Sasha Kuleshov
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still a cool dance to do at parties :D

    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend was literally dancing the macarena the other day

    Gourdeous
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's still a thing. All the kids at primary school in UK know this

    pandaes
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MACARENA NEVER FORGOTTEN

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    #6

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Fun ringtones.

    Tritriagain , TORLEY Report

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, all gone. Not only does everybody have their phone on vibrate, but nobody calls any more. Who wants to talk through a voice call? My parents who are in their 60s that's about it for me.

    Grant Melville
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I make and receive voice calls multiple times a day, for my work and personal business - definitely still a thing! Oh, and my fun ringtone is the 'Smokey and the Bandit' theme. 😁

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    Stygtand
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I use the imperial march as a ringtone for my boss. He knows. I got minions wiggle for my mom and bender tells me when i got mail. Yoda reminds me of appointments in my calender. Im a 43 year old child. :)

    A girl
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had Alice Cooper Hello Horray for a while but the opening guitar riff startled the bjezzers out of me. Now its Reel Ten from the closing scene of Repo Man. It rings about every 90 days. Basically when the pharmacy thinks my prescriptions need to be refilled

    Kristal
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My ring tone is the sound of dial-up internet

    Shyla Bouche
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine is the Addams Family theme.

    Benita Valdez
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to have the Mario Brothers ring tone and for text it was the block/coin sound

    Cara G
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine is Toxic by Britney Spears but the creepy slowed down string version from the film "Promising Young Woman". I made it myself 😁

    Philly Bobcat
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have Thin Lizzy's intro to Rosalie as my ringtone! Fight me! LOL! (or Fighting!... the name of the album it comes from! LOL! And yeah, I know Bob Seger wrote it but did you ever hear HIS version? Boring! LOL! And I lover Bob Seger!)

    walkabout
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Early in the game I paid money for the theme to the film "Shaft!"

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    Today, many trends are inevitably influenced by the advancement of technology. From AI to Metaverse and Web3, the way we experience the world around us is rapidly changing. And so are art and fashion. Virtual try-ons, video games, metaverse fashion shows, and NFTs paved the way for a new concept of digital fashion, and experts say there’s no telling what will come next.

    For many fleeting trends, the biggest challenge is to remain relevant. The only way to do so is to hold or raise its value for years to come. But how could we know that? Lina says she takes into account a few things before making her decision about a purchase.

    “First, it's the people who made it, because people always bring the biggest value. Just think about it, H&M is not a collectible brand, but once they collaborate with a famous designer, it's another story, and those items sell at a higher price than the original sale.”

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    #7

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Farmville. Sea-Kitchen3779 replied: People would get real sh**ty when you told them you didn't play and couldn't trade strawberries or some s**t.

    misterbondpt , farmville Report

    hungryghost
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tried so hard to avoid this game and still not playing it

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most toxic thing about farmville was Facebook. Prove me wrong.

    Elisabeth Clark
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd say you're 75% there, Facebook and Zynga led to the proliferation of toxic pay to play games that apparently you're designed to lose unless you buy tokens or points to play again. Addiction mechanism dopamine chases

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    Alicia M
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I played the hell out of this with my former best friend. Fun memories. She died in an accident, and I will always think of her when I see anything Farmville related.

    Mallory McCartney
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish you could still play the original, just like it was.

    RedCorvette
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I loved this game so much but I had a bad time management on it one time and had to wake up at 2am to harvest my crop or they would go bad. I stopped playing after that. But when I played I had a mansion, a tractor, a fruit stand, several farm animals and acres of land. It was fun while it lasted.

    WeeblesWobble
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom was deep once as well, I remember her going away for the day and leaving me a list of what needed harvested and at what time lol. I

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    Mr. Cinder
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone sent me requests to play this game on Facebook, it was so annoying

    Id row
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Weren't people spending a LOT of money on it, too?

    Dawnieangel76
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hay Day is superior. I took it over from my niece when she was about 11, and have played it ever since. On a 1st generation iPad.

    X X
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, Hay Day was my game - I played it with my nephew! I would let him harvest and sell / buy stuff on my farm but he was so sweet and would ask me everytime before he did something in the game - I would let him buy coins in the game (think it was coins) so he could build up my farm and have more fun! At the time my sister didn’t have a smart phone so I let him start his own farm on my app also

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    Philly Bobcat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My farm got bought out... It's a Wal-Mart now.

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    #8

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Yo-yo's had a big resurgence when I was a kid in the 90s. They were all the rage for like half of one school year, and then they just kind of vanished. It was fun playing with them with my dad for a while, and i did learn a few tricks.

    BrilliantWeight , Xulian Nava Report

    Velveteen Worm
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had some yo-yo wielding man/boy come to our elementary school showing us his yo-yo tricks with all his different types and tricks and later they sold the yo-yos to students at school for a week or two?

    Ericthedead
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. Had an assembly to watch a couple weirdos do yo yo tricks. And they sold yo yos to the students after the show.If you didn’t have a yo yo you were a dork. That lasted about a week. They must of paid the school to put on the show and sell their merch. That’s the only reason I can think of to let that happen. Then there was the anti smoking assembly that was so lame I almost immediately tried a cigarette.

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    tuzdayschild
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 14 year old nephew was all about yo-yos last year. Ironically, everytime they go away, the just come right back.

    deejak
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about Cat's Cradle? Before cell phones and game consoles, our hands got some good dexterity training.

    Js
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I definitely felt like one of the cool kids when I finally got my very own x-brain yoyo.

    Id row
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably because of that Simpsons ep with the Twirl Kings. yoyo-simps...3d7db2.gif yoyo-simpsons-gif-640e34f3d7db2.gif

    Philly Bobcat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Walking The Dog....

    Manuel Delgado
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yo-yo's will come back. That's their entire purpose, after all.

    Blackheart
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yo yo's aren't dead. Kids still have them, but they want the ones with lights

    jon gilbertson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yes! the light up butterfly yoyo ! one of the best toys of the 80s

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    Rougarou Cher
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my dad passed away a couple of months we found one in his house and my sister was impressed that I could yo-yo. I told her that dad used to tell me that he had as a kid won a yo-yo contest and he was the one who had taught me. I don't know why I learned that from him and she and the others never had.

    Batgirl Kitty
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now they really just pop in and out of popularity

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    #9

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand I feel like we, as a society, have collectively decided to just pretend like JNCO pants never existed.

    theguineapigssong , jnco Report

    Bekki Sala
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not gonna lie, I was looking at buying a pair again. I'm almost 40.

    T J R
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same...except I'm a little bit over 40 :D

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    Kea Renee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Way better than skinny jeans

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No we haven't, some of us remember those days very fondly.

    StrangeOne
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're starting to get a resurgence.

    T J R
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd still wear them today. I've been waiting patiently for the return of them.

    Alecto76
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a boyfriend in college in the 90s who was wearing these with the bottoms all frayed from dragging on the ground. His toe got caught in the strings, he tripped and broke said toe.

    DC
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    JNCO means?

    Kitty 🥀
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It doesn’t mean anything; it was just the brand. It was the brand/style of jeans pictured at the top of the post.

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    The other-other David Wong
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone that attending many outings to abandoned factories where drugs abounded in the 90’s, I was where JNCOs were yet have every reason to forget them

    Evan Martin
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to promote raves in Ohio...good old days. Remember UFO pants!

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    Joanna Siau
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't worry, people. They're back!

    Id row
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never heard of them and have no urge.

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    Another important aspect is timing. “Is this thing a copy or something I have never seen in the space? For example, even though IKEA is full of functional minimalistic style designs, Dieter Rams' designs will always sell at a higher price. They will be valuable in time because he was a pioneer in space,” Lina explained.

    And the third aspect to think about when making an investment is the item’s technology availability. “Is this built on something that will change fashion or any industry forever?”

    Lina gave an example of Prada's iconic nylon bags. “Those were one of the first nylon bags on the market at a time when nylon was huge news in fashion. Nobody used nylon before in that way. I understand cryptocurrencies the same.” The creator of the metaverse newsletter draws a parallel between Ethereum technology and nylon material, saying “it’s new and exciting, and available for others to build off.”

    #10

    My mom lived in the 80’s as a young adult and according to her it’s 100% aerobics. Worldwide. So huge in fact that you can’t pretty much escape it as it was EVERYWHERE. TVs, electrical appliances and outfits, movies, songs, competitions, HECK a lot of corporate workplace including my mom’s even had a dedicated aerobics routine. And you’d think gym culture today is already wack enough…..

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    Rachel Reynolds
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's get physical, physical. Let me hear your body talk, your body talk

    A C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep and calisthenics and all sorts of excuses to wear weirdly thong like spandex uniforms! Lol

    AndThenICommented
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The over suit was actually to prevent camel toe. Leggings didn’t become popular until the gusseted crotch made its way onto the scene. Simple revolutionary little piece of cloth made fashion history

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    Cassie
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup, tons of aerobics content and pushing people to exercise right alongside commercials touting a sugary bowl of cereal, buttered white toast, and a glass of orange juice as a healthy breakfast.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I miss those aerobics days. My mom used to teach classes.

    LJ Robinson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had an over abundance of head bands and leg warmers. 😂 Such a little fad follower back then.

    Anne Jones
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I loved aerobics in the 80s. It was fun and almost a social gathering…except for those skinny bitches that wore skin tight leotards and a smirk…🙁

    Chewie Baron
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lycra!! Neon orange leg-warmers!! Enough hair spray to make a hole in the ozone layer the size of Australia!!

    Susan Reid Smith
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought the hairspray went everywhere in the 80s?

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    Midoribird Aoi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sweatbands for every part of your body, I guess from pictures...

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    #11

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Super thin eyebrows and jeans that defy the concept of a pubic line

    anonymous08191987 , Libertarian Girl Report

    PenguinQueen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeahhhhh my cousins did mine in the early 2000s and they have never grown back.. This is how you can spot a Millennial

    Ba-Na-Na
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! Except I’m a millennial and I never did this. I was always afraid it would make my face look larger (weird I know) but boy oh boy I’m glad I stuck with full but shaped brows

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    Cassie
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brow styles have changed so many times over the course of my life it's ridiculous. You can just let your eyebrows exist. They're fine. Pulling, shaping, filling in, drawing on - it's all just nonsense that's going to change pretty quickly anyway.

    Wondering Alice
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I let mine just exist, I would have a monobrow which even goes right into my hair. I think it takes a braver woman than I to go out with a thick straight line of dark hair right across your face. On the other hand, it might distract from the fact I could grow a nice little goaree in about 3 days. I've never had much time for brow style fashion, too much work already trying to look human.

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    Icecream Sarang
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So much better than the draw them so thick and dark they don’t move phase.

    Iva Kazalova
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hate the eyebrows but i’m unfuriated you can’t find low-cut jeans anymore. What if you hate your waist being strangled by trousers, i like mine to sit very low on my hips

    BeepBeepBoopBoop
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really prefer high waisted jeans lol. I've never tried a pair of low cut jeans on but I feel like I'm too anxious for that currently. I would just constantly worry that they're about to fall off lol. I wish they sold all types of jeans everywhere so people could just be comfortable even if it's not trendy

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    Blackheart
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Went from super thin to caterpillar

    Tim
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now they're drawn on to be as wide as possible.

    Id row
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh, my stepdaughter did this to her eyebrows in the 90's and I warned her. They never really grew back in a good way.

    Mysteria
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Goddamn that forehead 💀💀💀

    Kathleen Pearlman
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was getting a wax for my eyebrow - to keep them symmetrical. Somebody told me I was so lucky to have natural eyebrows. Now, they aren't so symmetrical, but still natural.

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    #12

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Toe socks. Very uncomfortable but very fashionable in the 90’s

    BodybuilderOk6805 , Eli Christman Report

    Little Wonder
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have a pair, and they're not uncomfortable (then again I wear those toe shoes too so make of that what you will)

    Redpen88
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have trainers, house shoes, hiking shoes, water shoes, trail runners, daily casual wear, and business style (all toe shoes).

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    Shyla Bouche
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are among the ugliest garments ever created! This is why I kill all of Shyla's socks -- so they don't grow toes!

    The other-other David Wong
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was around in the 90’s. Never saw these once.

    PenguinQueen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have my pair from the 90s 😬 never worn them in public... They were rainbow and knee length 😎👌😆 UK panda here

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    Bibmibap
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I personally find toe socks very comfortable. Like a lil hug for each toe

    Karri Berkowitz
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are the best with my steel toe boots for work because they hug my toes.

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    Icecream Sarang
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are great when visiting the gyno. They always make the person doing the exam chuckle and it eases the awkwardness of the whole thing.

    A girl
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got a pair earlier this year. They are awesome if you have hammer toes and an inordinate amount of time you can spare to dress.

    Tris Hunt
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or bunions. Had to deal with them for 8 years, still haven't had surgery for that. Occasionally, toe socks will hurt but that's only if you've been wearing them nonstop.

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    Sissy Golightly
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have toe socks & still wear them... They are not uncomfortable, I prefer toe socks over regular socks anyday, especially in the winter...

    Dilly Millandry
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Generally keeping toes together keeps them warmer. It is also why mittens are more effective than gloves at keeping your hands warm. Still, you like what you like!

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    #13

    Tamagotchis.

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    The other-other David Wong
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly, if not fed for 7 minutes they all died.

    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw some at Barnes & Noble… my mom wouldn’t let me get one because “they died if you looked at them the wrong way”

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    KombatBunni
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I found an original one while working at a charity shop that they were going to throw out! It sorta kinda ended up in my bag and is now safely with me

    StrangeOne
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL Teachers constantly confiscated these.

    Red Ruffensor
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our daughter had one and took it on a road trip with us. She kept it going for two bloody weeks, by then it was demanding attention about every three minutes and driving everybody nuts.

    Doodles1983
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s Fitbit’s now and you’re the thing to keep alive!

    Kurichfield
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still going strong here in Japan...and also still dead after a few minutes without food and excrement everywhere :)

    PandaPops
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Widgetable... is like a tamagotchi for your phone. I love it lol

    Richard Chapman
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have still have one. Too bad it doesn't work.

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    #14

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Jelly shoes. Wearing 2 different coloured pairs of socks at once, & rolling them down, so that the underneath sock colour showed.

    Dangerous-Highway-61 , TheOnlyAnla who is takin Report

    Icecream Sarang
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    L.A. Gear and their crazy laces.

    peithecelt
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My pinky toes hurt just seeing that picture... They always ripped up the skin on the outside edge.

    Mario Strada
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was it really that hard to find a photo with at least a pair of socks?

    Lakota Wolf
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, at least they showed one of the two things that the post actually mentioned (jelly shoes). That's amazingly successful for the BP stock photos staff. Usually they slap up a photo that's totally unrelated.

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    The other-other David Wong
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My parents wouldn’t allow me jellies as I was male. I didn’t get their reasoning (or lack thereof) and still don’t.

    Tambot
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should go find a pair now, you deserve it!

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    D3v1lD0ll
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm totally guilty of both of these! I'd thought I was so fly, with these socks over polka-dot lace-bottom capri tights. I'd probably looked like an explosion at a fabric store.

    Amanda Rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one and only time I ever wore the jelly shoes that I begged for was when we spent Christmas in San Antonio. Those shoes were a huge mistake for walking around the city (especially the Riverwalk area). Ended the day with tears and covered in band aids because of the blisters.

    Tambot
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never wore jellies with socks, but should have to avoid those god- awful blisters.

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    Jo Davies
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So uncomfortable and really sweaty in summer

    laura lee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't wear jellies with socks, YOU FOOL!

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    #15

    Leg warmers. SpunkyCrunky replied: I’m the proud owner of several pairs of leg warmers and I wouldn’t give them up even after death. Those mfs are getting buried with me

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    Monica Lopez King (Moni)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have chicken legs. Leg warmers were a great way to even out the width of my legs in minis

    Li’l E.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought I was the only person who did this! Also super thick scrunchy socks work well.

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    Petra Schaap
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what the ef is wrong with leg warmers?? they keep your legs warm!? i use mine when im on my bike to work in the winter.

    Luna Crow
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. I love legwarmers, and as someone who lives in climates where the weather is subject to changes throughout the day, I find them very useful

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    Max
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leg warmers have style.

    Dorothy Reiser
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still use them for dance class.

    Cursed Girl
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are coming back again in the Gen Z fashion like softie or japanese school

    Lyone Fein
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So needed in winter. I still wear arm warmers.

    CT
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I often wear it in the winter

    The Panda society
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wear my leg warmers every week in winter when I'm waiting for the kids to do sports clubs

    witchditch
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    leg warmers are actually really popular right now

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    #16

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Gangnam Style

    thelostobama , officialpsy Report

    Dorothy Reiser
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    None of us knew what he was singing but it was catchy.

    Sponge Blob
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the best part of not being anglophone. Some songs are great, but lyrics are insanely stupid. Not knowing what they sung about was great.

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    Dianellian
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When we went to South Korea we had no idea which area to stay so we picked Gangham because at least we knew the name.

    Kat Min
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still love that one! Every now and then I look up the video on Youtube and the quirkiness of it always puts me in a good mood

    Butterfly_Cavewoman
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn this was on repeat on my street day after day when we had lockdowns. A few houses came out and did the dance the day we were allowed to speak at a distance.

    Jay Cee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The (grand) father of K Pop!

    DaisyGirl
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We did a flash mob to this song at the Candian Embassy NYE part in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2012

    Chewie Baron
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a good version of it: https://youtu.be/ZZR_Yi6RhWo

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    #17

    Smelly Stickers, my fav was Buttered Popcorn..

    broadway96 Report

    Mr.G86
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're referring to those scratch n sniff stickers, strawberry takes me back

    3 Trash Pandas in a Trenchcoat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandma gave me and my brother two packs when we were REALLY little, he got buttered popcorn, and I got strawberry. Flash forward maybe 8 or 9 years and I got a pair of rainboots that (for whatever reason) had the exact same scent as those stickers. It was like I traveled back in time when I smelled them. Crazy how memory works!

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    Briana
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do you down a blonde? Put a scratch and sniff sticker on the bottom of the pool.... It was a joke when I was little. I'm blonde.

    Ranidae
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have my sticker books...puffy stickers, smelly stickers, Michael Jackson Bad stickers, barbie stickers, snork stickers, ALL the stickers! My favorite ones were the scratch and sniff skunk and grape (Alexander the grape) stickers.

    StrangeOne
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I miss these. The Teacher's Store used to always have all sorts of sensory stickers to collect. Had a ton in my sticker book. Back when sticker book pages allowed you to actually reuse the stickers. I super miss vinyl stickers. I had a Mickey Mouse house one.

    Tall Tomatoe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i feel like there still a thing

    Blackheart
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They still exist and kids love them

    Upstaged75
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I spent SO much time on my sticker album. Trading stickers was also a huge deal back then. I can still recall the smell of that buttered popcorn one. My favorites were puffy stickers and textured/velvety ones. :)

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    #18

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Pokémon go. I know some people still play. But it was huge when it first came out. corobo replied: Closest we ever got to world peace.

    NastyNateD10 , Eduardo Woo Report

    Anthony Ross
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I could be wrong but wasn't there one of two people who were shot and killed trespassing while playing?

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    2x4b523p
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still play. There was event yesterday and quite a lot of us gathered outside. It’s fun and gets my lazy a*s moving.

    Fenchurch
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still play it. I only installed it on my phone for my then young teen son... Damn it got addicted. I missed the event yesterday tho, what event was it?

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    AffenpinscherMom
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband and I got real into it and played against each other, and we would be late coming home because we were each separately stopping places. I wish that would come back. Never saw so many kids/adults outside getting exercise. Unless you just drove around like me. I still have my app maybe I will start that up again.

    Kathryn Burnett
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha and then I remember people were all mad that these nerdy kids were everywhere after bitching that "kids these days" we're not going outside anymore.

    Nitka Tsar
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If this is „old“ then I most definately am

    Laura Mortensen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When it first came out I wondered why teenagers were standing there with their phones at the front of the store where I work. Then my co-worker talked about finding Pokemon in the building, and I knew they were playing it. Also amusing seeing people play it at the local park.

    Stary_cat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I play and on events go out with my brother and his friends. Somtimes there are people carrying 4+ phones around!

    Beachbum
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was huge. I worked a a bar/restuarant and we had and outdoor dining patio, people would just come all the time, I guess it was a hot spot

    Kat Min
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish Pokemon Go would have happened when I was in 20s, not late 40s. I never played because I knew, I didn't have the time, but man what a fantastic concept. Really got people out in the fresh air, too.

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    #19

    Wearing overalls with one strap unbuttoned like Fresh Prince

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    PenguinQueen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fresh Prince was an entire vibe a way of being and a whole era of existence

    MrsFettesVette
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Overalls are back! I have about five pairs now. Every time I wear them to get coffee I get compliments.

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    Blackheart
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And getting one caught in a slammed door

    Becki Dixon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still wear overalls/dungarees. They’re super comfortable and have all the pockets 😁. Also some of the time they’re half undone… Partly due to laziness but mainly because the clasp thingy is a bit lose!

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want this one to come back. Also I love wearing overalls.

    Della
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Painters pants!!! Going to the Sherwin Williams store and buying the real deal! Oh God I'm old. 🙃😬

    IamMe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, this pre-dates the fresh prince. I've seen pictures of my uncle and dad wearing them that way in the 70s.

    Donna Red
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Surely they mean dungarees. Overalls have sleeves not straps, hence being *over - all*

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    #20

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Flash mobs. SomeDinosaurs replied: This is a shame. I always thought they were fun! Apprehensive-Cow6194 replied Good they’re so cringe.

    ballsoutofthebathtub , Music Hall Report

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They were fun! Who cares if it's "cringe" if you're having fun?

    Auntriarch
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I loved them, especially the Beethoven one in Spain

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    Apatheist Account2
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun for the participants, not necessarily for those in whose way they get...

    AndThenICommented
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I was late a few times trying to get to my train or a meeting across the city. still, did feel like there was more joy in the world, however cumbersome and a little awkwardly sappy

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    Sasha Kuleshov
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They need a lot of organization ;D

    tuzdayschild
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They were so fun, both to watch and be in.

    laura lee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I miss flash mobs so much! And all the stupid planking owling etc 😕

    Firstname Lastname
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a person who likes to get in and out of places without feeling crowded in, I'm glad this one died down. Imagine needing desperately to pee but the mob is blocking your way to the bathroom!

    Maggie
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love flash mobs, especially the one at Dubai Airport.

    Lucas Jackson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Glad Covid killed these was so annoying

    Chewie Baron
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the picture is from a flash mob that they did to a remixed My Favourite Things at Antwerp train station https://youtu.be/7EYAUazLI9k

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    #21

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Pet rocks. Dude made bank

    Sorrow_cutter , amazon Report

    R Dennis
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a bunch, but mine are outside pets.

    Anikulapo
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a herd of free-range pebbles in my driveway…

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    The Alpha Geek
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Forgot to feed mine so it died.

    XenoMurph
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In a few years scientists will dig it up and find a fossilised stone.

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    Tambot
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This also brought back the memory of pound puppies

    IntrovertedSloth
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only played with my Pet Rocks when I was stoned. and then they would speak to me in a gravelly voice.😂😂😂

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Classic case of the packaging is worth more than what's inside. As a result of commercialization of culture, the packaging is often worth more than the product. Example: Bottled water. Dasani is an expensive bottle filled with water that is so cheap it may as well be free.

    Donald Crocker, Jr.
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    2 years ago

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    The water could become a collectors item, when water is separated the hydrogen goes to the upper atmosphere where it is blown away by solar wind, also hydrogen is small so it leaks easily, so the new "green" economy will eventually make earth dry and lifeless.

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    #22

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Shoulder pads.

    rinkydinkmink , CG Intimates Report

    The other-other David Wong
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The picture doesn’t do this horrible trend justice. Late 80’s was a bad time for women’s fashion.

    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remember shoulder pad buildup? Your top had shoulder pads. Your sweater had shoulder pads. Your coat had shoulder pads. Wear all three together, and the shoulder pads would get almost as high as your big hair. It got so bad I started cutting them out of the shoulders of my clothes.

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    Samara Messer
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hated them and always snipped them off.

    StrangeOne
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i swear these are making a comeback. I hated them then. I hate them now. When they fall out it's about as uncomfortably awkward as when the stuffing in your bra falls out, and they just make a nice business suit or a pretty dress make you look like your ready to toss some pigskin on the gridiron.

    Dorothy Reiser
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looking like a football player was the rage in the 80s.

    Icecream Sarang
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends on the shoulder pads. Light padding for shape is still a key element of a power suit.

    SkyBlueandBlack
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, because a woman is only "powerful" if she looks like she could tackle you.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shoulder pads in jackets are great and they go back to the Second World War. I have several jackets that have shoulder pads and I love them.

    Sheila Carty
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They were awful in the 80s because it made everyone look square & boxy.

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    Ozzyols
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a time and place for shoulder pads… some outfits silhouette benefit from a bit of help, especially if the person’s shoulders drop. But yeah… looking like a NFL linebacker was never a great look.

    Glen Ellyn
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shoulder pads? I immediately think of Linda Evans during the "Dynasty" years. 39ad101e45...fccf3d.jpg 39ad101e452a4a5ab8776b2f45fccf3d.jpg

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    #23

    Anyone else remember Koosh balls?

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    Samara Messer
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have mine but the rubber is starting to deteriorate.

    PenguinQueen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeahhhhh I don't know how they haven't made a come back Considering how 'fidgets' seem to be the rage now

    Cassie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have mine! I found some knockoffs last Christmas for my kids, too. They think I'm weird.

    Lakota Wolf
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have some! When the loop broke, you'd have to tie together two of the "strings" to make a new one XD

    MrsFettesVette
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think my koosh ball is still on top of the strip mall on rt 9 in hyde park NY {where jamesway used to be, it's now a stop n shop). I shot it up there with a koosh launcher and never got it back

    Dont Sellmyinfo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They’re still readily available, my kids have a few stashed around somewhere 🤷🏻‍♀️

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Koosh balls make me think of the Rosie O'Donnell show. Anyone else remember that?

    I just work here
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They still make them and they are still cool!

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, those weird balls every office worker had on the desk.

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    #24

    I feel like the trend of neon clothing and accessories was a huge one that everyone seems to have forgotten about. Remember when everyone was rocking those neon green snapback hats and neon pink crop tops? Good times. I still have some neon pieces in my closet, I might have to bring them back.

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    rodger coghlan
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remember heat sensitive colors on t-shirts?

    Fish Fingers
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Global Hypercolour! My ample friend was wearing one when we were watching a warehouse fire, and her tits went bright orange from the heat!

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    Blackheart
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can do neon. I have a pair of neon green pants and neon green combat boots I wear to school. The kids love them! But keep in mind, I am an art teacher

    crowspectre (he/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell that to my school. Bright colours (both neon and pastel) are pretty big with the more fashionable friend groups

    Demosthenes
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hammer Pants. My work here is done

    Bumblebee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Neon toques are coming back

    A C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. I had a favorite neon orange hoodie that I thought I was sooooooo cool in. Lol

    leendadll
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rusty surfboards tank tops!!!!

    Debby Keir
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And in the UK, we had shellsuits - multicoloured neon ones.......

    VonBlade
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bright colours make me happy (not synaesthesia, just mildly happy) and most of my stuff is neon something. You should see my trainers :D

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    #25

    Swatch watches, even wearing two at a time.

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    The Alpha Geek
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Swatch watches have recently made a strong comeback because of their Omega collaboration.

    Jul_Jul_C
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love Swatches. Still wearing them. Bit expensive bit a good value. I had one. Wore it very frequently, it just died after about 20 years of service.

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you HAD to have the face guard too, or you were not one of the cool kids. :) Mine was pink and my watch was purple. I loved that thing.

    Spocks's Mom
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oooooo! Does anyone remember this gem??? I love it. It takes me back to jr. High... https://youtu.be/SCGUyh1Pjw0

    CT
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wore 6 on a wrist and 2 around my neck. When people looked at my neck and asked me how I could tell the time, I would show them my arm (much like giving the finger) "like that !". I still wear Swatch watches, but one at a time

    Bubbles and sparks
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was the only brand of watched that wasn't boring and still is to this day 😊

    No Name
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somewhere in the multiverse is a timeline where they were made in Croatia instead of Switzerland...

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    #26

    This might be a bit of a regional thing: Puka shell necklaces.

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    Ba-Na-Na
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember these in the early 2000’s and so cool. You were nobody unless you had one!

    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Puka shell necklaces were a thing in the 1970s.

    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I graduated high school in SoCal in 1978 (SGV to be exact). Puka shells were all over the place then. Real big with surfers.

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    PenguinQueen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2000s boys in these with spiky blond tips were the business 👌🔥 🔥 😆

    Jason
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cringe at my blonde tips now but liked them back then. Guess it's better than the current grey tips:)

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    cogadh
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What region? Because I remember them everywhere.

    ecco
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they’re definitely still a thing

    Kathleen Pearlman
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those were the most uncomfortable things I ever had!

    vintage_one
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think you can still find them at beach shops.

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    #27

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Lower back tattoos.

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    T J R
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are they not called "Tramp Stamps" anymore?

    DaVo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In The Netherlands we call 'em ArseAntlers.

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    The other-other David Wong
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn’t realize this was a trend for men:)))

    BirFromHH
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In German this is called "Arschgeweih" (a**e antlers). IT hast correlation with those Jeans that defy the idea of a ZIP to close them

    R Dennis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're back... no pun intended...

    A C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tramp stamps were for tramps of all kinds... men included!

    Fanstacia D
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lower back is a great place to get a tattoo because it’s an area of the body that changes very little with age and weight variance.

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are one of the best type of tattoo though

    Missy VanWinkle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never had a problem with these and wondered why they were given a sexist slur (when women got them). At least they are pretty easily covered with clothing if tats are inappropriate in the workplace.

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    #28

    Slap bracelets

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    Jason
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son has a ton. Mostly Mario characters and big as little birthday party gifts

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still very popular with school kids and often used to advertise businesses

    Sarah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those were obsessive lol

    Matt Smith
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seen a few of those at my local Meijer, a lot of which had rulers on the back

    Niall Mac Iomera
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are still really popular with kids

    Michelle Brandt
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kids brought some home, brought back so many memories

    Illustrious G
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my school they were banned for a time, teachers told us that some kids had gotten hurt on the metal that was in them. But I think that was just an excuse because the kids were driving the teachers crazy with them!

    No Name
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2 of them attached at one end make a bun roller. And if you can hold them straight, they make a decent guide for cutting your own hair, which I did twice during the pandemic.

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    #29

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Furbies, tickle me elmo.

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    The other-other David Wong
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everything they said Furbies could do they didn’t. They can talk to each other, they remember, they can file your taxes. All rubbish.

    Best Behave
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    @the Other did the tax man not accept your excuse?

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    Velveteen Worm
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was once gifted a furbie and spent an exorbitant amount of time as my grandmothers house growing up as we were very best friends, she HATED the thing it terrified her! We could never successfully turn him all the way off and she would hide him behind her reclining chair in her living room at night

    Amanda Rose
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a couple of Furbies for a while but it got to the point where they would not shut off properly. Imagine waking up from a deep sleep to giggling coming from the closet.

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My favorite aunt tried to teach a Furby to curse. It was unsuccessful.

    PenguinQueen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember mine just waking up randomly in the night and shaking whilst laughing and making that wierd noise they used to make whilst glaring at me with huge glowing eyes..... I always loved them, but felt watched and my mam would always get freaked out by them too lmao

    Mav Mav
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like a possessed demon

    Son of Philosoraptor
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter's furby was haunted. It would groan and shout at random times, scare the sh*t out of us. We all hated it. Finally my son and I took a high powered pellet rifle and killed it. Took a bunch of shots as it moaned and blarped and shattered. True story. Tiny furry M3gan, the little b@stard.

    Ozzyols
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A conspiracy friend of my Mum believed that “tickle me Elmo” was designed to desensitise children to the concept of the Electric Chair as a form of punishment. We don’t talk to him now…

    Midoribird Aoi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Furbies could interact with each other. Just never in any complicated way.

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    #30

    Cabbage Patch Dolls

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    A C
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best dolls!! ----- but, do kids play with dolls and utilize their imagination anymore....when I see kiddos it seems like they are often with a device in hand...

    Jeremy James
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A few years ago, I was working in a cafe when a boy (maybe 7 or 8) yanked open the door, pointed at me, and shouted, "You there! What YEAR is it!?" I can't recall what year I told him, but he called out to his friend outside, "Dear God! We've gone too far back!" And then ran off down the street. I just stood there thinking, "Were those kids just playing with their IMAGINATIONS? Have I gone back in time?" Made my day.

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    Riley Quinn
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew a full-grown man who kept his Cabbage Patch Doll on his pillow. I took that as a red flag.

    Blackheart
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband has his Raggedy Andy sitting next to our bed as we speak

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    Kathleen Pearlman
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to get someone at a Toys R Us to get one for my daughter - who turned out to collect them for a while in the early 2000s

    Celtic Pirate Queen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son wanted one for Christmas 1983. Supply was low and women were actually punching each other at Toys R Us to get one.

    Dawnieangel76
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah yes, the CPD wars. I remember the back of Venture and the mass of bodies huddling at the storeroom door.

    Debz Snyder
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never had one as a kid, so I got one and I used to take it to work. My Best Friend's Mom told me that playing with dolls will get me pregnant.. Yeah, I was safe. For a month!!!!! I didn't play with dolls after that!

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    #31

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Kriss Kross and backwards pants, circa 1990. Dee_Buttersnaps replied: They performed on In Living Color and the next day half the boys in my fifth grade class came to school with their clothes on backwards.

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    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Backwards pants looked like idiots. Same goes for wearing your jeans pulled down around your hips so your underwear is showing. My friend was waiting at a stoplight and guy walking had his pants fall down around his ankles right in the middle of the crosswalk. It kind of ruined his "I'm so cool" routine as he got embarrassed and had to pull up his pants so he could walk out of the crosswalk.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember when clothes were fun.

    Lee F.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was sent to Kingergarten in backwards overalls. I ended up peeing myself cause I couldn't get them off in time. THANKS DAD.

    Kathleen Pearlman
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband, God bless him, did this unintentionally once and didn't realize it until I pointed it out.

    Beachbum
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not remember this one!

    Nathan Shipman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am so glad that was not in when I was in school (I was born in the 90's, first grade was 2001)

    Philly Bobcat
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kriss Cross will make ya jump! An old Studio 4 thing with my guys Phil & Joe... Butcher Brothers!

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    #32

    The hair poof in the front girls used to rock.

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    SkyBlueandBlack
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can still smell the hairspray.

    cogadh
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that hair style and the brain damage all that hair spray caused explains a lot of my generation's dysfunction.

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    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just sky high big hair in general. Back in the eighties, highly teased, hair sprayed to the point where it wouldn’t move, even in a hurricane. If it wasn’t a Mohawk, it was big hair. And big shoulder pads. Like a football player.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And not a one bothered to see their ridiculous side profile prior to leaving the house.

    Just A Reader
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fifth grade, 1996. No one pried the curling iron away from me, and that saddens me tremendously

    Vasana Phong
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aqua net all day ( has to be the red can though)

    Mimi777
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was it the “snooki poof?”

    Dekker451
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it's not a topknot.

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    #33

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Boy bands.

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    R Dennis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never heard of K-pop?

    A C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    K pop is not really considered 'boy band' ..... k pop is its own phenomenon, with its own cult following. 90s boy bands were something different, even though they certainly share some similarities...

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bro, come on. Boy bands will never go away. They just hibernate and come back every decade or so. If the Beatles is the OG boy band, then this has been going on for over half a century and it will return again.

    Winter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think the Beatles classify as a true "boy band". Yes, they were boys, and they were in a band, but "boy bands" didn't generally write their own music or play their own instruments. Basically they just perform the easily marketable pop songs written by a team with money rather than creativity in mind.

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    Vicki Doggurl
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BTS (a boy band) is one of the most popular groups in the world, currently.

    cogadh
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nearly every era of music has had some variation of the "boy band". I think the earliest group that could claim that title was probably the Ink Spots in the 1930s. Through the 40s and 50s you had too many "doo wop" groups to list. Into the 60s the "boy band" archetype really started to take shape with groups like the Beach Boys and the Beatles. the 70s... The Jackson 5, nuff said. The 80s had NKOTB, New Edition, Menudo... some of those made it into the 90s alongside Boyz II Men, Color Me Badd and others. The 2000s: NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys and everyone else that tried to be them. The 2010s had the Jonas Bros, One Direction and the start of the international rise of K-pop, which is where we are today. Point is, there always has been and there will always be an audience for young, handsome, talented men singing together.

    jon gilbertson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    can't believe someone else knows the Ink Spots. love music from that era. had some old 78s from them

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    Nitka Tsar
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Backstreet Boys, NSYNK, 5ive…. Oh my, that was a very long time ago!

    VonBlade
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The easiest way to tell if they are a boy band or just a band is ask if they're all the same, or if there is one for every demographic (Blond one, cute one, safely rebellious one etc).

    Cal the dragon (she/her)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine Dragons are a rock band. BUT... they're all guys and they have the cute and depressed one, the hair care is my life one, the goofy one, and the one with cool sunglasses.

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    #34

    Garbage pail kids.

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    Zacko
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My wife loves these, we have a poster and she has TONS or cards. Cool artwork though!!

    Ericthedead
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I loved garbage pail kids. Had a ton of them. Wish I knew what happened to them.

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Man I loved those things. This whole thread is making me nostalgic for the 80's. Except for the awful clothes and hairstyle I sported. Never gonna miss that! :)

    Notthatbored
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loved their precursor Wacky Packages. I couldn't get enough!

    Marko Hyvönen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dynamite Comics has ongoing series atm.

    Blackheart
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are great! But not PC for today's uptight society

    Ranidae
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone else remember the movie?

    J loves cats
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have seen these recently in stores again very nostalgic.

    Toni Kay
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My school bus driver in elementary school had a few rows of the stickers going around the whole inside of the bus above the windows. Pretty shocking for a 5 yr old that has never seen them before 😂

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    #35

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand The “challenges” like cinammon challenge, the ice bucket challenge, condom challenge, etc. catchmeifyoucannon added: Mannequin Challenge.

    OffBeatBerry_707 , Shine On Media Report

    Kim Kermes
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ice bucket challenge raised an unbelievable amount of money that funded significant advances in ALS studies toward treatment. Please don't lump that one in.

    Alex S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lump it in with what? Forgotten trends, which is what this article is about? Because I don't know anyone still talking about it

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    juice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    there were two different condom challenges, actually. the first is gross and dangerous, it involved snorting a condom through your nose and pulling it out through your mouth...only a few people actually did that one. the second was just filling a condom with water and dropping it on someone's head

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dare I ask what a "condom challenge is"...

    Paul Richards
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hopefully it's put it over your head until you suffocate

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    dogdog
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew if one kid who died from the cinnamon challenge so don’t do that

    Miss Frankfurter
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People have died doing the marshmallow challenge too.

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    PenguinQueen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fukin... PLANKING. WTF was that about.

    jade s
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But I used to love the planking and batmanning videos.

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    Max
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, I'm pretty sure future generations will get this. In the 1930s there was a fad for swallowing live goldfish among American college students. People have always enjoyed doing stupid things and daring others to do stupid things for clout.

    Robin Roper
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Raised a heck of a lot of money for and awareness about ALS.

    Dekker451
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Idiotic challenges are still a thing or else Tiktok would be out of business.

    A girl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We still do the polar plunge in Minnesota for the special Olympics. Jumping into a frozen lake makes no sense until you see how happy the kids are.

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    #36

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Heelys. wheresthecheat replied: Ugh that was the best 3 weeks before my school banned them. We would have our friends pull us into jousting fights between classes… okay i guess i understand why they were banned but they were still fun as sh**t

    relaximjustcurious , katehartman Report

    crowspectre (he/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I had any courage I would wear heelies to school and glide around like a king but no I will not

    freakingbee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    all my friends shared heelies when we were in elementary school but my feet were too big :(

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    Izzy Jeanette
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hehehe i had these when i was younger (around age 8/9). went on a trip to the u.s, realised they make them in adult sizes over there!! (im from australia). bought some :) and brought them back to australia w me. im gonna be heelying around my university HAHA

    Laura Mortensen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was tempted to buy the Heelys in my size at the Goodwill where I work, but decided that at 50, I would probably kill myself with them.

    Chucky Cheezburger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, I could see myself falling and breaking my hip trying these things.

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    D3v1lD0ll
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have been longing to have a pair for work, but, unfortunately, they don't make a steel-toed version.

    Dontyouwishyouknew
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just saw a kid about 10 or 11 probably with these at Walmart a couple days ago.

    DustTea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    shut up i have a pair of heelys and they would be so offended to hear you say they’re not popular anymore. ✋

    R Dennis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had pop-wheels. The predecessor of these.

    Gary Geracci
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was hoping Wal-Mart would ban them.I don't know how many times I got crashed into by inconsiderate kids and teens wearing those Damned things!

    Alpacas_Are_Life
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still see kids wearing them in the malls.

    Ronnie Beaton
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have no idea how tempting it was to just stick out an arm and clothesline Heely wearers as they glided smulgy past.

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    #37

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Planking.

    MrsThmanx16 , salzburger.land Report

    Amanda Rose
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This definitely was one of the more bizarre ones.

    robin aldrich
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it still planking if you're doing that on your back?

    Mav Mav
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    always reminded me of downslope skiers in mid-flight, out of place

    Sheila Stamey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never understood this one at all. Just stood my old person in self imposed timeout until the fad passed. I just felt lost at this concept. Was it strength? Was it silly? Was it putting oneself into a place or setting in a new and novel way? Never could quite "get"it. Feel free to throw the items you keep in reserve for such as I.

    𝓚𝓮𝓲𝓽𝓱
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun fact: the name planking was coined by an Aussie student

    Mysteria
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg how could I forget this

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    #38

    California Raisins

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    A C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember being so envious of someone who had the WHOLE collection

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Heard it through the grape vine."

    A girl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ug. I still get the visual when hearing Marvin Gaye:)

    Amanda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh I loved them like first grade I think it was.

    Michael Ortt
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I collected those things, and had them all. I was in my early 30s.

    Zephyr343
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bought my sister their cd for her birthday last year lol

    Steve Robert
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only heard about them through the Grapevine

    S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got lucky and came across I know 1 of the toys in my boyfriends childhood toy box recently! I was surprised they were more my time than his lol

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    #39

    Pogs.

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    A C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    POGS!!! Now whomever invented the pogs containers is making BANK in the mary-j-wanna industry. All pot shops use various sized pogs containers! Lol

    SkyBlueandBlack
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Srsly, the first time someone handed me one of those to pack the next bowl, I was so confused. Well, yes, stoned, but also genuinely confused.

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    adam craker
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In 1998 pogs were banned from my elementary because it encouraged gambling. So we had an underground pogs ring going on in the 5th grade

    Jared Robinson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I carry a pog slammer in my wallet as a good luck charm since I was a kid.

    Jods
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So have I and I now want to go and find them.

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    Vasha
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Originally Passion-Orange-Guava juice stopper caps for glass bottles of juice in Hawaii. Kids collected and traded them.

    Amanda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend got his eye cut in elementary like fifth grade with one of the metal ones never saw another pog at School

    Cal the dragon (she/her)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh I'm so young I thought it was the meme 😭😭😭😭

    Rabbit Of ill Portent
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg I miss pogs lol I had a slammer with Ariel on it and my brother had a glow in the dark 8 ball one. Good times, good times....

    Mr. Cinder
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never got in to POGS. I just never understood the whole craze.

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    #40

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Fidget spinners and the dab. Spank-Those-Hams replied: 30 year old substitute teacher here. I dab sometimes when the kids say something dab worthy, which is either met with cringes or laughter. Either one gives me strength.

    Badilol , JoanDragonfly Report

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fidget spinners, and fidgets of all kinds, are still very popular and are really good to help kids who need a bit of 'time out'.

    Liu Woods
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They’re also great for neurodivergent adults! For some people, they are excellent at helping maintain focus

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    Mysteria
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember when my parents came home one day with LED fidget spinners for me and my sister when they were popular

    JayhawkJoey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dab rules! (No one says "rules" anymore, either, I suppose.)

    LivNLearn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Face. Anyone remember saying "Face" when someone got humbled?

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    Crouching hippo hidden panda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wasn’t the dab recent? Or am I just aging at the speed of light?

    New Everywhere
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No way dude (I was scared for a second there too) it got popular mid 2014. Nvm that's almost 10 years...WTF!

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A Greek friend of mine gifted me a kombolói (worry beads), which has a similar effect of a Fidget Spinner. Gives the anxious something to do with their hands.

    Jay Cee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Useful when giving up smoking too. can't flick a kombolói with a giggie between your fingers.

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    Sasha Kuleshov
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fidget spinners are entertaining :D

    DustTea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i was waiting to find this one on the list

    Unstable Mushroom (they/them)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember when fidget spinners were still a big thing, I was so certain that they would never go away and remain the coolest thing forever… my parents still bring it up

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    #41

    The run on Beenie Babies. They were buying them literally as an investment worth thousands of dollars... I literally saw them the other day being sold at Speedway

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    A girl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG. My mom had hundreds of them. We wound up donating them to the fire department when she passed. There is no beanie baby riches pipeline but, at least, scared kids get a stuffed friend now in my neighborhood.

    Dogcat vet (retired)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While I was working, if we had to put a pet to sleep I would try and match the pet to the appropriate beanie baby and put a hair clipping in the tag. Felt it was a lot better than sending flowers.

    Rougarou Cher
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just watched a really good show on this. The company totally played everyone.

    Tim
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's been posted here, but there was a famous divorce case where the couple was on the floor in the courtroom divying up the beanie baby collection.

    Icecream Sarang
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my grandmother died, I pulled the tags off every single beenie baby in her collection. She wasn’t a nice woman

    Mimi777
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I watched a documentary episode about it a while back on Hulu. So many people spent thousands of dollars on them. It’s insane how far people would go for them.

    David Gripon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Using the word, "Literally" Oh, we still are.

    Beachbum
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just watched a documentary on these. This was a crazy fad! So many people lost so much money on this! People were actually using them as a savings accountm 401K account!

    Tshawne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funko Pops are the new Beanie Babies.

    Emie N.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're still widely popular with kids having "beanie boos". Yes that's what they're called now.

    Mila Preradović
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know why you got downvoted, as a parent of a 9yo I can totally confirm this. We have about 15 of them 🙈 but tags get cut off.😅

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    #42

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand That odd period when everything was themed around a mustache. mx3goose replied: Girls who got the mustache tattoo on your pointer finger...how's life going?

    Zunokir , Jason Eppink Report

    Max
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember someone posting a photo of a girl with a moustache tattoo in a "remember this?" way, and got the response of "oh that's my old picture, I transitioned and have a real one now!"

    Natalie Kelsey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My oldest was obsessed with moustaches during that fad and came out as nonbinary later

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    Mario Strada
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet the girls that got it on their middle finger are still using it.

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Classic hipster circa 2010. Not gonna miss that one.

    Tanja J
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As far as I was able to find out finger tattooss fade much more quickly than on other parts of the body.

    arienne libbrecht
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know a dude who has one! It doesn't look good. Lol. It's a good tattoo, mind you, it's just in not good condition. As you would expect from a hand tattoo.

    Lucía Hanzo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never understood what was that

    Dekker451
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't ever get a fad tattoo. Just don't. They're called fads for a reason.

    TJay
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What was it even about? Did it mean anything?

    RoanTheMad
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they may have faded, if they're lucky. Hand tattoo's fade much, much faster than other parts of your body.

    Amanda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never got that...like why?

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    #43

    Pacifier necklaces. Not sure if this was a international trend though. Early-mid 1990s, small colourful plastic pacifiers that we would trade and exchange. I wouldnt mind a comeback, they were rather cute.

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    Telepathetic
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I remember correctly a certain Rave Drug caused teeth grinding.A pacifier was gnashed on instead.

    DeVille
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In NZ we used chupa chup lollipops instead of pacifiers.

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    A C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Groooss I very much disliked seeing the raver kids sucking on those in the middle of class.... they took the rave XTC thing to next level identity. Please never come back!

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Binkies", never did ecstasy, I was the goth raver who helped you to the chillout room when you had enough.

    Rostit .
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mdma makes you grind your teeth.

    Mr. Cinder
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These were a way to spot a raver where I'm from.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had one and we would use them like a pacifier. I think the ravers used actual soothers to keep them from either swallowing their tongue or keep the saliva going in their mouths while on E.

    Me
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a lot of them on a necklace in elemantary school in germany. And from one day to the other, you were the odd one if you still wore them.

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    #44

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Hacky sack tricks.

    Happy_Chick21 , Skill Quest Report

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hacky sack proved I have 0 foot eye coordination.

    Dont Sellmyinfo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was a walking stereotype in 2005. Smoked a ton of weed and played Hacky sack for hours everyday with my other stoner friends in college. I actually got really good and, looking back, it was a great workout

    Display_Name
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best memory is the summer of 2001, a bunch of high schoolers were extras for a movie shot at my high school. We had a big circle going with a bunch of hacky sacks! We didn’t have cell phones so we had to occupy ourselves.

    Midoribird Aoi
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember all the guys spending every spare minute in school doing complicated hackey sack routines with each other.

    Mr. Cinder
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I spent a great deal of time in my teen years playing hacky sack. I'm talking hours a day, everyday! Me or one of my friends always had a hacky sack in their pocket. I loved it. It's too bad it's not popular anymore, it's a great way to exercise and socialize at the same time.

    The other-other David Wong
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At an airport a few weeks ago I watched teenagers hacking the sack. I didn’t have the heart to tell them they were 30 years late to the “sport”.

    Iva Kazalova
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would you, i’d commend them for playing together an actual physical game than being glued to a screen like every single child and adult these days

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    Gary Geracci
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Used to fascinate me watching kids Hacky sacking.What co-ordination!

    Minino
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is the cause that almost all of us who are over 30 have knee pain today.

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    #45

    The little finger skateboards and trick bicycles toys.

    Mr_iDoNtShiVeAgiT_2 Report

    Tall Tomatoe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    these are still very much alive

    Blackheart
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and endangering the lives of parents everywhere

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    Cursed Girl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oooh man, i loved my Tech Deck!

    crowspectre (he/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People at my school keep bringing finger skateboards and trying to flip them. I'm weirdly good at it for someone who really doesn't do it much

    Kimba
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son just got like 6 of these from the loot bags handed out at school for classmates' birthdays.

    The_tattered_hippie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hated those things when I was in school. I thought they were the dumbest toy. The boys who played with them just looked ridiculous. Lol.

    Sapphonie Steph
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kids love those. Well, the boys do

    Gary Geracci
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got some, I race my left and right hands every day!

    Jenny Mason
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 15-year-old grandson loves the finger skateboards.

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    #46

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Harlem Shake. DeltaForce_Valentine replied: I loved the Harlem Shake, it was wholesome. Also i feel like my life was happier during that era when it came out.

    catchmeifyoucannon , ENERGYLIVEHD Report

    PenguinQueen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg!!! 🤣 How did I forget about this lmao it was hilerious and brought everyone together lmao

    Amanda Johnson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's kids flailing. 😒Jermaine Dupree and Bow-wow already had a dance called The Harlem Shake in the early 2000's. Erasing creators of color isn't cool.

    Channon Doughty
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We're all there with you (happier time(

    Julia Ford
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve never heard of the Harlem Shake.. off to goggle!

    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    About .01% of people this dance correctly.

    New Everywhere
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly. The real Harlem Shake is not that. See "Let's Get It" vid circa 2001

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    Clown fish
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah this didn't happen in England

    Joan Kelley-Elsayed
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK I had to leave this thread and go over YouTube to watch the Harlem shake again.

    No Name
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Wholesome"...didn't the original have a guy in a giant meat-and-2-potatoes costume, or am I misremembering?

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    #47

    Hypercolor shirts

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    T J R
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They were AWESOME! Well, until your armpits got hot. Haha!

    RafCo (he/him/ele)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh, these remind me of the pervy neighbor that would wear these and try to get girls to touch him to make the color change

    Rougarou Cher
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gross! Why do people always have to ruin fun things?

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    PenguinQueen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahh these look fun! But in the UK we didn't have them, in the 90s it was more tie dye

    mcborge1
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes we did, I had a green/yellow Global Hypercolor T shirt. :D

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    Samara Messer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine stopped working after a while. Wish they would bring these back, though!

    QuirkyKittyGirl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These were the best. I had a purple sweatshirt that randomly turned either pink or blue. So not ask why, I never did figure it out.

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Literally couldn't handle the heat. One hot water wash and a round through the drier ruined them.

    The other-other David Wong
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Middle school in the early 90’s (for me at least)

    April
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got one for my daughter a few years ago, it was a hit when she wore it to school!

    Sheila Stamey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, the underarm thing tended to let everyone know when you were talking to someone who made you tense whether it be principal,crush,or omgoodness, we still had lots of these baddies, bullies. I can vouch!

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    #48

    Bedazzling everything!

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    leendadll
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still have mine! Don't use it... but it's there in case of emergency!

    Becklass
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Grandpa’s having a heart attack!, quick fetch the rhinestones!”

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still love this. It's good for people who like to wear shiny things but don't like to wear jewelry.

    Lynette Vella
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remember there was actually 'vajazzle'.

    Elchinero
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Crocs ... "Immigrant Shoes"

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    #49

    Spinning rims on cars. Those were BAD.

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    Becca Kuehn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I went on a date with some guy who actually told me that I should put spinning rims on my car. I drove a 1969 fastback Mustang. That car was in mint condition and looked like it had just rolled off of the factory floor. The fact that he made that suggestion told me that he was not the right guy for me. That was our first and last date. 😄 I absolutely hated the spinning rims trend.

    OneHappyPuppy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy sh*t that's my dream car, envy you so much rn...

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    The Alpha Geek
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Crazy how those rims were like $10K USD when they first came out.

    Strings
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Saw spinners on a Harley once. Gawdaweful looking things

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Silly me. I poured money into maintaining the engine and body instead of rims.

    Jared Robinson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you pay more for the rims than the car.

    Ericthedead
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol. Especially the cheap plastic numbers from Walmart that snapped on your wheels. I never had these but lived where there were a lot of dirt roads. So you would see cars with all of them stuck but like one. If they were sporting these babies they were more than likely cranksters.

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I predicted that fail. Looked ridiculous and looked difficult to clean. About like having to clean / polish 8 wheels instead of 4.

    Daniel Atkins
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The double windshield wiper blades in neon colors.

    Velveteen Worm
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's cool but I love a good ridiculously funky old school car

    Gary Geracci
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought they looked stupid on cars ,Loved the looks on pick-up trucks and suburbans

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    #50

    Vine, old short-video social media.

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    Rougarou Cher
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought people did some really funny things with this. What we have now just isn't the same.

    David H
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    in a way it does exist, when Twitter bought them out, they integrated the video tech into twitter, so all videos on twitter owe themselves to Vine. Oh and Musk has talked about bringing back the Vine IP to create a rival to TikTok, so it might be back in some form or another

    Ottoman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And before Vine or gifs, we had YTMND - You're The Man Now Dog. I'm very grateful that my favorite YTMNDs were preserved on YouTube.

    Lori Gibbs
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hula hoops,banana seats on stingray bicycles and playing cards clipped to your spokes.

    Penny Kemper
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They still have short videos on social media

    GayBoi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True, but it's somehow not the same. Not sure how to explain it though 😅

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    #51

    Beaded animals. Any other school have a craze where people made animals from beads and string? I remember having someone make me a lizard and hanging it from my backpack

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    crowspectre (he/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend is learning to do that! They're making me a trans-coloured ring and it's really sweet. They're also thinking of making animals, but they aren't great at 3d yet

    Lakota Wolf
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure which transphobic Panda downvoted you, my friend, but take my upvote to cancel out hateful negativity :D That's so awesome that your friend is making you a ring! I bet they can find some tutorials online to help with making animals!

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    Nova (She/They)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww I made a ladybug and a lizard back in 3rd grade. Loved them

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh some people call that peyote beading. I had a friend who was really into it. My hands and fingers are too big for it :(.

    RoanTheMad
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have one, it's a snake. :D

    Amanda Rose
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a black, white, and lime green gecko!

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    #52

    Giant wallet chains

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    A C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Keep your stuff safe on the walk thru thr mall on the way to hot topic!

    Dekker451
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, it doesn't. Any halfway competent pickpocket knows what to do with about a chain.

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    Chucky Cheezburger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They do serve a purpose. Keeps your wallet from falling out of you pocket while riding a motorcycle.

    Dekker451
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the real reason. People think it stops pickpockets. It doesn't really.

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    DaVo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We would ask what size dog they had in their pocket, because that is SOME chain!

    Clay S.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do have my wallet on a chain so I don't lose it

    Anikulapo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought CCR used to be insanely cool. Then I saw the lead singer (in the 90s I think) wearing of one those. I felt like hugging him and saying “I’ll be with you all along the way, it’ll be ok.”

    The other-other David Wong
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately those are still around in some sub cultures.

    MoMcB
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In some sub cultures they have a use

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    #53

    Tight-rolling your jeans.

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    The other-other David Wong
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, people don’t do this still (looks down at pants nervously).

    PenguinQueen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not everyone has the luxury of being TALL

    Jason
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm tallish (over 6ft) but with short legs and an abnormally tall torso. So Jean rolling it is

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    Nenya
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m bringing this back! Who’s with me??

    Renegade
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me! I'm super short so jean rolling never goes out of style for me.

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    Dontyouwishyouknew
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was such as art form. Had to be done exactly right

    Toni Kay
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We called it pegging your jeans or pants. You fold over the bottom so they are tight then you roll them up a little.

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did this and got teased for it. "Watch out ThE fLoOd Is CoMiNg." Kids sucked in my area.

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tight rolling makes your a** look awesome. Prove me wrong.

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    #54

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand Rainbow loom, people even made clothes with it.

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    crowspectre (he/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's definitely still around. I have friends who have bracelets from that I think

    Animelover14
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have bracelets from it! They are just super fun!

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    PenguinQueen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can anyone remember 90s 'Scoobies' UK? They were like long plastic multi coloured laces that we got obsessed with for a short while, could make long rectangular key chains our of them...

    Ellie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my word this was my thing in elementary school. I made a life sized poodle puppy that I still have

    R Dennis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Teens and teens still make them...

    Jesse
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My nine-year-old cousin loves these. He made me a bunch of bracelets

    Steph Hobbs
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have recently been learning to crochet and the skills I learned loom banding have really come in handy! 😂

    RoanTheMad
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    pfft, I did these on my fingers instead of the actual "loom"

    Little king trash mouth
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 7 year old just bought a set with a gift card he got. Still going strong in elementary schools!

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter got into a bit and then it became the go-to gift idea from her family. We still have too many elastic bands she hasn't used in years. She got good at it and we still have a bunch of her creations. But the elastics snapped within a matter of a month or so. Not sure the reason but they just eroded or got worn.

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    #55

    Braiding your barrettes with ribbon and letting the ribbon hang down ala 1981.

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never been entirely sure what a barrette is. Is it just a hair clip? We don't use the word in Australia

    RafCo (he/him/ele)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's those bar clips specifically. From the French Barre-ette literally small bar.

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never heard of this. I did have shoe lace hair clips I wore in my pigtails to look like Chun-Li in the mid 90s.

    Jason
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you kick like her though? She was my favorite street fighter character to fight with back in the day

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    pug nose curly tail
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I rocked these in kindergarten like a BOSS!!! I had forgotten. Thank you!

    Clarf
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We called those streamer barettes.

    Rougarou Cher
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't at all remember this but why not do this? Sounds better than a big bow on top.

    Maggie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We called them Alice bands in U.K.

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    #56

    When corporations were trying to make the best virtual assistants. Like clippy and bonzi buddy.

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    A C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clippy!! He did nothing helpful, but made cute noises!

    Mimi M
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I found his sudden appearances to be unsettling.

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    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clippy, Jar Jar Binks and Rachel from Carholder Services all go in the hate jar IMO.

    Little Wonder
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I miss Bonzi Buddy, the little spyware creature he was.

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    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clippy was fun for about 5 minutes. Then I loathed him.

    Jill
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now we are going to have Bing tell you that it loves you and you should break it off with others instead. Clippy has gone to the dark side.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I see you're making an illegal action" got me a bit nervous I was about to get swatted, ngl.

    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that AI is gaining significant traction, expect these to come back big time (but maybe not with the animations) e.g. "It appears you are writing a PhD thesis. Would you like me to do that for you?"

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    #57

    W.W.J.D.? (What would Jesus do?) Waste_Coat_4506 replied: My religious middle school friend would take of her wwjd bracelet off if she had something sinful to do, like cursing or lying to her parents. I'm not sure that's how it works but idk, I never read the Bible

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had WWJD, PUSH and FROG bracelets :)

    Sarah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one of the bracelets! It's not gone!

    Gabby Ghoul
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At work I have a WWXD? sticker on my office door. (What would Xena Do?)

    Patrick Linnen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The same group that wore these now wear 'W.W.D.T.D?' bracelets.

    v
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To the comment by Waste_Coat...that's exactly how religion works. Only do the religious stuff when there are people around who will hold you accountable and the rest of the time it's just a bunch of lip service.

    Red Ruffensor
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WWFSMD? (What would Flying Spaghetti Monster do?)

    Andibal Lecter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brother gave me a t-shirt reading “W.W.J.J.D.” with a drawing of Joan Jett below it.

    Adam Zad
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What Would Jesus Drive? Some biblical scholars say it's a Plymouth, because God drove Adam and Eve from the garden in a Fury. Others think it's a Dodge, because they had to wait for the Ram's horn to sound. Most agree, though, on a Honda, because Jesus and his disciples were all in one Accord.

    A girl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had the best boss/mentor ever. I was saying What Would Jim Do?

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    #58

    3D tvs and curved computer display monitors. They kept saying, "3D TV is the future!" They've been dead for a few years now.

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    Daniel Atkins
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Curved monitors are still out there.

    Robert T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm actually reading BP on a 32" curved monitor. I love it.

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    Miki
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you want to buy very wide sreen, curved one is the only choice. Adn it's actually nice thing.

    Rougarou Cher
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A friend gave me a huge TV a couple of years ago and mentioned that it was 3-D that I would just need to get the headset. I looked it up and was like, yeah, no, I'll pass on that.

    VonBlade
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like VR, I knew at the time it wouldn't be (I'm in the industry). ANYTHING that can only be used by 90% of your target audience will never survive. 3DTV was one, motion sick VR is another. Resolution is the future, and always will be (until holograms I guess)

    Stygtand
    Community Member
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got a curved gaming monitor and i like it. Looked at a curved tv at one time. But came to the conclusion it didnt make sense, since you are not always straight infront of the screen

    mcborge1
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I could never own a 3dtv as the 3d effect never worked for me, I just saw double! Same with imax 3d. The only 3d tech I can use are VR headsets, the 3d effect works fine for me through those for some reason.

    RafCo (he/him/ele)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    3D TV was an interesting idea, but I never actually saw one in the real world. Should Apple ever release one though, you can bet it'll make a comeback

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    #59

    Angry birds and cut the rope on a way too small phone screen.

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    DustTea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yessss i miss those games. Where’s my water was a good one too

    Jeanie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter plays cut the rope all the time. She had like 6 versions of it actually, lol.

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    Jason
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Angry birds is a thing now but they are going to discontinue their paid app cause the microtransaction one is so much more profitable

    Tim
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Boooooo. Not you, but the news you bring.

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    James016
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They redid the original Angry Birds and released it last year. My son is currently obsessed with Cut The Rope. He’s actually got really far in it. Plus he loves the Cut The Rope cartoons on YouTube

    Jill
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Angry Birds = Finland

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    #60

    That week everyone was obsessed with sea shantys for some reason

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Certainly felt like longer than a week, but I'm not sure how long it was!

    Skullface VonHornhelm
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have several renditions of The Wellerman in my favorites playlist.

    Dekker451
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was last year or something. That isn't a past generation thing unless you were almost literally born yesterday.

    John Smithers
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have played in a shanty band for about 8 years ... we just never got as big as the Longest John's... but it's cool we never planned on making it big

    James016
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was one of the oddities that got us through the pandemic. Like Married At First Sight Australia 2020. That was wild

    RoanTheMad
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or when for a few months there was "medieval" renditions of every song , ngl though, was fun.

    cogadh
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, sea shantys are still great, always will be. I really got into them after they were featured prominently in the Assassin's Creed games. They are like one of the prototypes of pop music.

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    #61

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand It's been a long time since I've seen Chuck Norris memes.

    MonkeyDVic , Steven Miller Report

    Danni
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    83 just turned chuck Norris, you mean..

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    AlexJ
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't see Chuck Norris memes. Chuck Norris memes see you.

    Chris D'Asta
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know he has another fist hidden in his beard?

    A C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Walker Texas Ranger ---- who also sells work out equipment. I didn't realize there were memes about him, but it tracks.

    crowspectre (he/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw a thread of them on BP like a month ago

    Patrick Linnen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Most Interesting Man in the World Meme was more interesting.

    laura lee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We will always have The Barrens

    Nikole
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Conan O’Brien caused the initial hoopla

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    #62

    Neopets Rapturence replied: I accrued about 2 million Neopoints over a few years during its prime. Sunk so many hours into those 3-per-day games (especially the pterodactyl and bullseye games!). And I loved reading the stories/fanfics written by users, several of them became multi-entry sagas that spanned months. Came back a year ago to find my account hacked 😭

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister began playing it again not that long ago, but only a few of the games were available, something to do with flash player.

    Kristal
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's still around. Limping along but still living

    RoanTheMad
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg the neopets comics that people would publish, i can't remember the name but there was one that was called something like "the evil eye" and i was obsessed xD

    Rougarou Cher
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mentioned that I missed this in another post here. I really did like this one, I just wasn't very good at it.

    #63

    Hoverboards. Every mall kiosk was selling them. Everyone was getting them for Christmas. People were selling them out the trunk. I’ve still never set foot on one. They were everywhere.

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    R Dennis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sold a bunch of these. Had a supplier in China. ABS color injected plastic, solid rubber wheels, upgraded LG batteries. People were paying $1400, I sold mine for half that and made a killing. When the batteries started catching fire, not one of mine had an issue because I went quality over profit.

    Maxi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tried one time from the kid next door ( I'm a mom). You can think what happened. Never again .

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    #64

    Tae Bo

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    Dorothy Reiser
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "What does a dyslexic wear with his tuxedo?"

    Pete
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you hear about the dyslexic devil worshiper? He sold his soul to Santa 🎅! Thank you, thank you. You’ve been a wonderful audience.

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    Jeanie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've started doing a workout game on my switch and it reminds me of Tae Bo. It's called knockout home fitness. Sigh, I do miss Tae bo

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just finished watching a show set in 2001 that had a group of women doing Tae Bo. I had forgotten about it until then.

    #65

    Palm pilots and other PDAs. Former Handspring Visor user here.

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    Jill
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got my first Palm Pilot in June 1996 and I never turned back! I loved being able to take notes and keep a calendar which I could easily print out every week. It helped keep me sooo organized. Today I used Google Calendar on my phone and computer....same same.

    Patrick Linnen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually miss mine. I still have the folding keyboard for it.

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    Cerridwn d'Wyse
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had one too Laughed when I saw this cause my phone has a pan

    Kim Kermes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I miss being able to write on my visor

    Dave Freeman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Represent! I still have a Visor somewhere.

    James016
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My first work phone in my old job was a Blackberry with a monochrome screen. It needed a special headset to make calls as the Blackberry itself did not contain a mic and speaker.

    Dekker451
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not really gone. They just evolved into smartphones.

    Robert T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a Psion Series 3a. I even managed to get it to run Java.

    Dekker451
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read that as Prison Series. I was like "They let inmates have PDAs? Does the Prison Series just have fewer features?"

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    Gabby Ghoul
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a Palm III but it died in a tragic dairy accident.

    peithecelt
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was so sad when handspring shut down shop, palm pilot was bigger, but I loved my visor..

    GraphicHealer
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one and I'm only 21! It's more for having something vintage and cool, but it's still fun! So many cool games you could play on it. Edit: it's the Palm T|X

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    #66

    50 Major Trends In The Past That New Generations Probably Wouldn't Understand I don't think I could tell you the last time I saw UGG boots in person.

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    Clown fish
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    England as soon as the weather becomes cr#p

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    T J R
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see UGGs all the time.

    Ziggyc
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have them ,they make great slippers in the winter.

    Sleepy Panda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have uggs and I love them and they’re warm and comfy and I’m not ashamed to admit it!

    Mimi M
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You need to get out more.

    DustTea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i have some UGG boots but i live in Alaska, so they’re like some nice slip on’s lol

    The other-other David Wong
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was at Kohl’s (Major US clothing retailer) yesterday. They still sell them.

    Lynn Freeman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd never part with my UGGS.....they are the most comfortable boots I've ever owned. Heaven !

    Sapphonie Steph
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still wear mine. They last ages if cared for.

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    #67

    Y’all remember silly bandz? Those little animal shaped rubber bands? Those things took over my middle school. Ended up being treated like a controlled substance which only made them even more valuable. Then one day they just vanished.

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I recall a Teen Mom episode where one of Janelle's bfs randomly got her silly bandz and she was all like "aww, yay" and that left me with the impression these are some worthless, cringe junk.

    T J R
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have all mine. When they made a comeback when my daughter was in Elementary School she got to rock the "Vintage" sillybandz and felt extra cool.

    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHAT imma Google this edit: nevermind was disappointed i knew what they are I'm just dumb

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazon sill remembers silly bands. Search on their site. MANY different shapes to choose from. I don't know who is buying them but they are still selling them.

    The other-other David Wong
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had these for my children. The trend didn’t last long enough for us to have them for my younger son, they were already gone in the 2 years between my kids.

    Velveteen Worm
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah they got completely banned from our elementary and then later middle school bc they got popular againXD felt like a little hustler traded 'em all secrety:)

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    #68

    Vuvuzela’s. Man they were annoying!

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    besterdaleen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in South Africa. They literally existed decades before the craze, they exit today, they will exist when Armageddon comes. Imagine hating something and you literally hear them every week, when people protest, when they have sport events, when they get married . . .

    Nenya
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe they ARE the sound of Armageddon? As in the Nordic mythology, where Heimdall, Watchman of the Gods, will sound the horn as Ragnarok approaches…?

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe there are still cricket and soccer fans who still use them

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most annoying, nagging note ever.

    Carla Phillips
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm gonna have to Google this one.

    Jill
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are still great for sports events, but thunder sticks have taken over.

    Chewie Baron
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, the 2010 World Cup, every match the commentators sounded like they were in a wasps nest.

    #69

    Clowns randomly showing up in places and freaking people out. I feel like it was just a few years ago.

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    sofacushionfort
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was in the summer/fall of 2016, the last sighting being on January 20th on the west front of the US Capitol.

    Jill
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you sure it wasnt on Jan 6th instead?

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    𝓚𝓮𝓲𝓽𝓱
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our school went into lockdown one time bc one was on our campus

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The creepy clown trend disheartened me because it made kids scared of clowns. I grew up loving clowns and only seeing them as funny, bright colourful comedians.

    timebleeder
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think you are in the minority of people with your opinion on clowns. The 2016 trend didn't start the cultural fear of clowns. In modern society it is believed to have started in the 70s with serial killer John Wayne Gacey and his clown persona Pogo the Clown. It was then cemented into late Gen-X and early Millenials when we were collectively traumatized by the original IT miniseries and Tim Curry's outstandingly creepy portrayl of Pennywise. By the early 90s the fear of clowns was so common psychology gave it a name, coulrophobia. Since then this fear has been collectively passed down to the younger generations and the 2016 trend just helped reinforce it.

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    The other-other David Wong
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This only happened for a couple of weeks. Was it a trend or one bad email thread

    laura lee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was fun for a moments distraction

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    #70

    Miami vice pastel jackets and brutini shoes. Don't forget about Michael Jackson jackets 2000% markup on those.

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    Jill
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    or how about gaudy fluorescent jackets? I had a bright pink one with random lines of other fluorescent colors..../cowers in corner of shame

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't worry dear, you were young and impressionable, no shame attaches

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    rodger coghlan
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Miami Device (razor that left a 2 day growth of beard)

    RafCo (he/him/ele)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a friend with a replica Michael Jackson glove

    Dontyouwishyouknew
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh! And wind breakers. The whole outfit pants and jackets.

    Dontyouwishyouknew
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh this just made me remember silk jackets. I wanted one so bad. And my uncle bought me one for Christmas. I thought I was so cool.

    ISeeWendiGo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Parachute pants had to be worn with the MJ jacket, too.

    #71

    Wearing an arm full of (chunky or thin) rubber bracelets from different fandoms. So many girls did it as conversation starters,, I still cringe.

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    T J R
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did it because Cyndi Lauper did.

    Nikole
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently my teachers were concerned and told my mom that I was wearing far too many bracelets when I was in 2nd grade or so. Because Cyndi

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    laura lee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wore mine like gauntlets black ones mixed with silver bangles. My armor

    cadena kuhn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wore mine from age 16 till the last one broke just b4 my 40th birthday. They ended up hardening and became impossible to take off unless you just strait up cut them

    crowspectre (he/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a friend who wears a ton of these. She's in high school now so I don't see her much, but I remember that she was always wearing at least one. I think they were mostly from summer camps

    Lsai Aeon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still wear these. I order from https://www.reminderband.com/ you can customize them. I use them as medical alert bracelets. My son wears a bunch as well, the only medical alert bracelets he will wear, it's an autism thing for him

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister still has a number of these, but I don't think she wears them much

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    #72

    The cup song.

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    Skullface VonHornhelm
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know what this is and I don't think I want to.

    PeepPeep the duck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I googled it, skipped to 3.27 and got about 4 seconds in before being slightly annoyed by it

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    Tall Tomatoe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my childhood. my sister loved it and me, her and my brother would go up to the neigmbors above us and do this

    GraphicHealer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can actually sing the old hymn "I've got a River of Life" to the cup song. It works out perfectly.

    Mysteria
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My class did it for our 5th grade grad (elementary and middle school were separate in our town)

    #73

    Bacon-ify EVERYTHING.

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    Kristal
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a person that can't eat red meat, I hated this fad

    Jill
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    or deep frying it....Do ppl still fry turkeys whole? or has that gone over yet? I dont know any other country that would boil 10 liters or so of oil and stick an entire large bird in it. Dont even get me started on fried snickers bars...

    timebleeder
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes people still deep fry turkeys. I'm guessing you're not from the southern US. It's not a trend down here it's a culture and culinary staple.

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    #74

    Extreme Ironing.

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    A C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah.... I remember my best friends Nana ironed her undies even. I always thought it was a BIT excessive

    Esist Nosrep
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Back in the days people were obsessed looking neat. Ironing is and always was a great way to prevent and destroy any parasites, like lice, flies, bed bugs, worm eggs. Well ironed clothes was a symbol of cleanliness and neatness. Ironing takes a lotof time but it sure does make one look better

    Sanni Salo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But regular ironing will do. Extreme ironing is when you iron your clothes on Mt Everest or while surfing.

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    Amanda Rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just finished reading a book about the dust bowl. Extreme ironing would have fit right in with the housewives having to iron the dugout house walls to kill bugs crawling around under the wallpaper.

    Lara Verne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My aunt ironed her socks, I still think it was not necessary.

    Chewie Baron
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember seeing a story about it in one of the Sunday papers here in the UK. Someone was extreme ironing on the M6 (one of the busiest motorways over here). There was no traffic at all due to it being closed at the time between junctions, but they still got criticised by the Police and paper. They never caught the person mind.

    #75

    That dress where you never knew the color

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    #76

    Wearing colorful knee high socks over you pants… middle school was a dark time.

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    Vasana Phong
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember yes in middle school, I remember raiding my older brother’s sock drawer for his knee high crew socks

    #77

    Can we start bottle flipping again? You never miss something until it's gone...

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know plenty of kids that still do this

    crowspectre (he/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bro go to my school. Every class has at least one kid bottle flipping and multiple people per table in do it in the cafeteria

    Sapphonie Steph
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kids do this one too lol it's cool still for younger kids

    Rachel Reynolds
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kids are into it. I threw out a water bottle and my son was in tears because it was his "flipping bottle".

    Moose
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have been doing this for years 🤣 well before it got popular! I grew up poor lmao 🤣

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    #78

    No one remembers Yikes! pencils and pens? Those things were absolute status symbols when I was in elementary school.

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    Mr. Cinder
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I totally forgot about Yikes! pencils and pens! They absolutely were a status symbol in my school, along with No Fear binders. Those things were so expensive.

    Jennifer Howe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! I LOVED Yikes stationery. I'd totally forgotten all about them.

    Jill
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww...this doesnt exactly come off right....how about the pencils with the trolls at the end with hair that stuck up everywhere?

    #79

    POW bracelets in the 1960s or 70s. I was a kid, I wore one. Don't know if he ever made it home.

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    Cynthia Souza
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    POW bracelets were NOT a trend, they were a mission. They were to make people aware of the issue of how the Vietnamese were mistreating prisoners of war with torture and cruelty, against the Geneva Convention. They were to remind Americans that Vietnam had to be held accountable for what they were doing, and their government needed to fully reveal what happened to our prisoners of war and missing in action. The mission has not changed. The families are still waiting. Yes, I still wear a bracelet; I've been wearing one for over forty years.

    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here. After thirty years, I finally had to stop wearing mine. It in my jewelry box.

    T'Mar of Vulcan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a penpal in the '90s who still wore hers because they hadn't found her POW yet.

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    #80

    Does anyone remember popcorn shirts? Those were a huge thing when I was in like 4th and 5th grade

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    Mary Hiers
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are those the ones that are tiny, but magically expand to where the biggest linebacker in the NFL could wear it? Such a bizarre fabric!

    Glen Ellyn
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These? 502380dcbc...dce2c3.jpg 502380dcbca7aa4864f94747c5dce2c3.jpg I never saw them around here (upper Midwest, US).

    Carla Phillips
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do. I never had any cause they didn't look right on me but my best friend's MOM did. She always tried to be younger than she is

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    #81

    Tiger Electronic games, nobody remembered them until the AVGN episode about it.

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    Dekker451
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are still around. I just saw one in GameStop the other day. Though, to be fair it was on clearance.

    Nikole
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    2 years ago

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    #82

    Baby on Board signs in car windows.

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still see them. It annoys me people have a problem with them and only see them as an obnoxious thing. They're meant to alert emergency personnel that there could be a baby in a car when there's been an accident, and the parents are unable to speak.

    Bruce Horton
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And tell me what happens if you're in a car crash and the baby's at home with dad? Those poor first responders will spend hours searching: in the trunk, no, did you check the glove box, not there, how about under the seat? I can find the baby! How big is your freaking car?

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    Mr. Cinder
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're better than those stick figure families. Man, those things annoy me, and I don't know why.

    Sapphonie Steph
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are for first responders if you're in a wreck. It's not to advertise to the world lol. Idk why so many people don't get that.

    Bruce Horton
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here's a handy tip for all those first responders. If you see a child's car seat (required, I'm sure, in every country where these stickers exist) check for a child.

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    Daniel Atkins
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And all the joke ones that followed.

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they kind of became a cry wolf thing. I've seen so many cars with those where I could see they obviously did not have a baby on board. Either thought it would make folks be safer around them or they just left them in all the time even when not hauling a baby. they were supposed to war first responders like in a wreck or something so what good are they if every other car has one?

    Adam Zad
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Adult on Board. Hey, I want to live, too!!

    Mary Hiers
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    IIRC they were popular around the same time as those Garfield dolls with suction cup feet that people put in their car windows.

    Vasana Phong
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember Garfield on windows with the plastic suction

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    #83

    Dubstep. Nollie_flip replied: I feel personally attacked haha. Been a huge fan for 15 years and it's definitely here to stay at this point, it's just not in the mainstream as much anymore, which I actually prefer, because it's more like it was when I first became a fan.

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    #84

    Those sockem boppers. They are more fun then a pillow fight! But really as kids it would turn into an all out brawl and our parents would take them away. Because one kid would be bruised and crying.

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    Domo KO
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BLOW EM UP! PUT YOUR HAND INSIDE! GET READY TO HAVE...THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE!

    #85

    Anyone remember domo? The brown rectangle monster.

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    Jill
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about Gumby? Does anyone remember him?

    Dorothy Reiser
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still around in Japan.

    Patrick Linnen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My folks love the Domo 30-second shorts when they play on the NHK channel

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    Dekker451
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "brown rectangle monster" 🤣

    Mary Hiers
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a fairly large Domo (about 2 ft. tall) that lives atop a bookcase in my dining room. I got him at a thrift store for a dollar.

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    #86

    The playlist feature on MySpace pages.

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    Icecream Sarang
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I miss My Space. At least I could personalize it…I learned HTML for it!!!

    Nolgoth
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spacehey is a resurrected og myspace that came out a year or 2 ago or so

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    PenguinQueen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg yessss that was GOLD you felt you could tell everything deep about a person just by their 5 choices lmao

    laura lee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine was insane, giving people seizures lol I miss it much

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    #87

    Webkinz… if you know, you know.

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    #88

    Kony 2012 For all the hype, he's still never been caught.

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    James016
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It created the term: slacktivism

    #89

    Those purses made out of old Kool-aid packets. Also the purses with the sequins all over them.

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still around. And I bought a handbag made of Coke tins only last month

    #90

    Filters on Instagram. It feels like all photos were sent through ‘Valencia’ in 2014

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    Miki
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Instagram filters are more alive then ever

    David
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandson had some giant Hulk foam hands. They had some sort of motion / impact sensor thing so when he hit things with them they would say dumb stuff like "HULK SMASH!" and I think a breaking things sound.

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    #91

    the really cool computer mouse you could get that had water or other things in it. Tried getting one and I can't seem to find it anywhere! Honestly there was a lot of cool technology like that back then.

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    leendadll
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whaaaa? Never heard of this but might NEED.

    AnnaB
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can still buy them. https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Hot-Popular-Custom-Logo-New-Style_1600146260810.html

    Kye
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They were called ‘Liquid Mouse’ I found some in eBay.

    cadena kuhn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see them at thrift stores from time to time

    Christof Irran
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had this travel mouse that was the shape and size of a lipstick. I wish I knew what happened to mine, or where I can get a new one.

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    #92

    Those little gooey alien things you could buy. Remember the rumour that if you put their heads together, they would breed......my father just used to throw em at the ceiling

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    mcborge1
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My local discount goods store still sells them. :)

    PenguinQueen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was always that one kid who swore theirs had a kid lmao

    #93

    Crazy Bones!

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    Dekker451
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    2 years ago

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    Don't know what Crazy Bones is, but I've had some crazy boners. Does that count?

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    #94

    Vsco girls

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    3 Trash Pandas in a Trenchcoat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have VSCO Girl Trauma. My friends and I were attacked by a group of them during a girl scout camping trip. Like, literally attacked.

    #95

    Rage Comics And Pokemon Go

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