Launched in November of 2009, Chatroulette.com blasted into the social networking scene offering a unique combination of social networking with YouTube like video capabilities.
The Chatroulette craze of 2009
The K2 (Synthetic Cannabis) craze of the early 2000’s.
Introduction to K2/Spice Synthetic Cannabis Synthetic cannabis or synthetic marijuana is an herbal and chemical product which mimics the effects of marijuana. It is best known by the brand names K2 and Spice. When synthetic cannabis products first went on sale it was thought that they achieved an effect through a mixture of legal herbs.…
The Salvia craze of 2010 – the fake weed kids could buy over the counter.
Introduction to salvia divinorum (aka fake weed) Salvia’s real name is salvia divinorum but your kids know it as Serenity or Fake Weed. They can buy it over the counter and the store clerk, who understands perfectly well what the child will do with the product, will tell them that Salvia is legal and harmless.…
The Methamphetamines or Crystal Meth craze that plagued the 1990’s
Methamphetamines, or crystal meth, creates paranoia and hallucinations and can lead to toxic psychosis. It is a psychoactive stimulant that can increase alertness, concentration, energy.
The Teddy Bear fad of the 1900’s – How a US President sparked a toy revolution.
When the Teddy Bear was invented in the 1900’s, its popularity soared and turned its inventors from sole proprietors of a local candy store into one of the largest toy companies in history.
The 3-D Movie Craze of the 1950’s
The introduction of the first color 3D movie set off a chain reaction of 3D movies that served Hollywood’s purpose well. Movie goers came back to the theaters in droves to see the new technology which itself triggered several new inventions in film making, many of which are still in use today.
The Hacky Sack footbag fad of the 1980’s
Hacky Sacks, or footbags, were popular with youth in the United States during the 1980’s. During the peak of the fad, several million Hacky Sack footbags were sold each year. Surprisingly, the Hacky Sack had been invented nearly a decade earlier and footbags in general have been enjoyed by the public for many centuries.
The Smurfs craze of the 1980’s
Popular in the 1980’s, they appeared on television, t-shirts, miniature models, games, burger boxes, and in toy stores throughout the United States. Many may not know it, but the Smurfs were created over a decade before their surge to success.
The Energy Drinks explosion of the 2000’s
And as their name implies, “energy drinks” promise to give you an extra dose of energy. With no regulatory control, their popularity exploded in the early 2000’s and were especially trendy with minors and young adults.
The Streaking fad of the 1970’s (and the history of running nude for grins).
Who was the first streaker? On July 5, 1799, a Friday evening at 7 o’clock, a naked man was arrested at the Mansion House in London. He was promptly arrested and upon questioning, admitted to the authorities that he had accepted a wager of 10 guineas to run naked from Cornhill to Cheapside. The challenge…
