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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.

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Velveteen Worm
Community Member
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

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

    I loved whazaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap! Did not last long.

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    #3

    Manners!

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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.

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    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?

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    #5

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

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    PenguinQueen
    Community Member
    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.

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    #6

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

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    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.

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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.

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    hungryghost
    Community Member
    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

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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.

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    Velveteen Worm
    Community Member
    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?

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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.

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    Bekki Sala
    Community Member
    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.

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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

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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

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    PenguinQueen
    Community Member
    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

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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

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

    It was the 70s. My aunt sent me and both my sisters a pair each for Christmas. My sister couldn't wear hers. My aunt forgot about her webbed toes.

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

    These are very common in Japan. They're not uncomfortable once you get used to them.

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

    Bamboe toe socks are the best thing on earth!

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

    Not that uncomfortable ! Wore them in the 70's and loved it 😃

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

    Unless you run long distance and get blisters! Then these are awesome.

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

    These were first fashionable in the 70's. I remember as a kid getting irritated trying to put them on, lol.

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

    I wouldn't say they were fashionable...

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

    They were faddish, but *never* fashionable.

    bears. beets. battlestar galactica.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i wouldn't say they were "very fashionable" in the 90s. they just existed.

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

    I love toe socks, don't find them uncomfortable at all

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

    I don't remember these being fashionable...ever!

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

    I've recently started re wearing these. Found some on Amazon. My toes have individual hugs

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

    wait!? they weren't even comfortable? then what was the point?

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

    More of an early 2000s thing for me. Still thought they were too complicated.

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

    These really freak my dad out he literally will run from toe-socked feets

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

    I got a pair for Christmas 1976, so apparently they made a comeback.

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

    I have a pair of toe socks. With lots of glitter on them and colors! I am almost 40 😁 they are not uncomfortable to wear. A bit weird for the first minutes but then you don't really notice them anymore.

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

    No idea where you live, but they are still available in many European countries 😁 Not that I would ever wear them, my feet hate being trapped in socks and haven't been "socked" for almost a year and a half now, it's such a free feeling, even when it's cold outside... Then again, they also don't like my closed walking sneakers anymore, maybe I'm just a loon 🤣

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

    Always have me the creeps until I wore them while I was taking contemporary dance classes and teaching yoga in winter studios. I tried them again when they came back again lately for pilates and yoga.

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

    No, they were NEVER fashionable.

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

    oh frigg my dad has these and my mom thinks they're hideous

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

    I have a pair. I still wear them but only around the house. More comfortable without shoes

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

    They were fashionable in the 70's first ... I had a pair at age 12 or so, that would have been '71 or '72.

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

    Those type of socks and shoes have just always been a nope for me. But, I also never wear sandals out in public either, so there is that too.

    Take me to dinner first
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uncomfortable??? Try using it with flip flops and regret what you said

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

    Every toe gets a hug!! Very comfortable

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

    people still wear these though lol

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

    As a serious hiker these are 100% still a thing. Toe blisters are no joke!

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

    I still have two pairs. Comfort in the winter

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

    I wanted to like these so much but just hated wearing them

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

    So warm, so comfy. You can still buy them if you know where to look

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

    I love toe socks. Yes, they feel a little strange at first but then so does wearing gloves. I like them because they keep my toes extra warm.

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

    I have such pairs too. not so easy to put on but I'd say that they are unexpectedly comfortable. toes need their privacy too

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

    I have a couple of these and use them on a daily basis, love them. Especially those with anti-slip function, perfect for work :)

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

    I loved these! Still remember being so happy getting these as a Christmas present from Santa 🤣

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

    Yeah, "fashionable", right....

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

    I wear toe socks for running. A brand called injinji. Won't wear anything else for longer runs, especially on trail. Super comfy.

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

    Dude/Duette, you've apparently not heard of the Vibram Five Fingers... I literally only have toe socks because of that.

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

    Also around in the late 70's. Wore them with my Birkenstocks until the winter snows started. When I returned to the university a couple of years later for another degree, a couple of former professors remembered me...and my socks. I still wear toe socks when hiking.

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

    Didn't do the toe socks or those fugly toe shoes. Regular socks keep your feet warmer and shoes fit better.

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

    um, these are still a thing, all my socks are toe socks and they're the most comfortable thing ever.

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

    I got mine in the '70s. They were terribly uncomfortable.

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

    They were trendy in the '70s too, which means they're overdue for a comeback.

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

    I remember these being way more popular in the 80's with my sister and her friends than with me and mine in the 90's.

    Aria the Dog Lover
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who in their right mind would wear such a thing?

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    #13

    Tamagotchis.

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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.

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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

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    #16

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

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    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.

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    #17

    Smelly Stickers, my fav was Buttered Popcorn..

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    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

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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.

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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

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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.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    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?

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    #21

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

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    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.

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    #22

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

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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

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

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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.

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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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    #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.

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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!

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

    Are they not called "Tramp Stamps" anymore?

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    #28

    Slap bracelets

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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
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    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.

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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...

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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.

    PeregrinePickle , Lindsey Turner Report

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

    Again, this was my time period but we were blissfully unaffected by this trend

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    #32

    The hair poof in the front girls used to rock.

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    #33

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

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    #34

    Garbage pail kids.

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

    I still have a bunch of the cards from late 80s-early 90s

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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.

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    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.

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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

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    #37

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

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    #38

    California Raisins

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    A C
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    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

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    #39

    Pogs.

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    A C
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    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

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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.

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    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'.

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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.

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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?

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    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!"

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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.

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    #44

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

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    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.

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    #45

    The little finger skateboards and trick bicycles toys.

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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.

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    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

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    #47

    Hypercolor shirts

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

    They were AWESOME! Well, until your armpits got hot. Haha!

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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!

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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.

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    #50

    Vine, old short-video social media.

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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

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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!

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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).

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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

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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

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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!

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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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    #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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    #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

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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!

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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.

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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.

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    #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.

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    #64

    Tae Bo

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

    "What does a dyslexic wear with his tuxedo?"

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    #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.

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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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    #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.

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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 . . .

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    #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.

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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

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    #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.

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    #72

    The cup song.

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    #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

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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

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    #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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    #77

    Can we start bottle flipping again? You never miss something until it's gone...

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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.

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    #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.

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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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    #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.

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    #82

    Baby on Board signs in car windows.

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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
    Community Member
    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!

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    #85

    Anyone remember domo? The brown rectangle monster.

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

    What about Gumby? Does anyone remember him?

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    #86

    The playlist feature on MySpace pages.

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    Icecream Sarang
    Community Member
    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!!!

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

    Instagram filters are more alive then ever

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

    Whaaaa? Never heard of this but might NEED.

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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. :)

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    #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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    #95

    Rage Comics And Pokemon Go

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