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Fads are objects or behaviors that achieve short-lived popularity but fade away. [1] Fads are often seen as sudden, quick-spreading, and short-lived events. [2] Fads include diets, clothing, hairstyles, toys, and more. Some popular fads throughout history are toys such as yo-yos, hula hoops, and fad dances such as the Macarena, floss and the ...
In the early 1970s, disco spawned a succession of dance fads including the Bump, the Hustle, and the Y.M.C.A. This continued in the 1980s with the popular song "Walk like an Egyptian" [2], [clarification needed] in the 1990s with the "Macarena", in the 2000s with "The Ketchup Song" and in the 2010s with "Gangnam Style".
The '80s were buzzing with the wine cooler fad, back when sweet flavors were all the rage. These were all over the map; berry, apple, citrus, and plenty of other candy-esque approaches.
It's hard to say if any of the fads of the past decade will be as memorable as, say, the Hula Hoop or Frisbee. But like every decade, the 2000s (which, technically, started in 2001) had its fair ...
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The 80s were a big time for fashion. From neon colors to body suits to fingerless gloves, this list will remind you of all the best looks of the decade.
A fad, also known as a craze, refers to a fashion that becomes popular in a culture (or subcultures) relatively quickly, remains popular, often for a rather brief period, then loses popularity dramatically, as it either fades into obscurity, or becomes a regular part of a society's culture.