The Planking fad of the 2010’s

Planking at an art gallery opening

What is Planking? Planking is an activity where the person lies facing downward on the ground or across an object, arms straight at their side with palms flat and facing inward, toes pointed, and body as stiff as a wooden board.  It is typically done in a funny or unusual place and a picture is…

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The Silly Bandz craze of the 2000’s

Lucky Cascadia Cup Silly Bandz

They come brightly colored and in shapes of animals, letters, princesses, mythical creatures, logos and more. Kids trade them, collect them, and shoot them across the room (which is why some schools have banned them).

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Bernie Sanders mittens meme fad (2020)

Bernie Sanders mittens meme

In January 2021, Bernie Sanders, the popular US senator and far-left activist, was photographed seated during the inauguration of Joe Biden. Wearing distinctive chunky mittens (hand knitted by Vermont elementary school teacher Jen Ellis.) and bundled in a thick coat and wearing a surgical mask (it was during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic), the…

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Fire challenge fad (2010’s)

Fire challenge screen shots

The aftermath is posted to social media sites and firefighters, police officers, and media sources have spoken out against the dare game which has become to be known as the Fire Challenge.

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