Fads come and go like tides, and some crash harder than others. We analyze the prevalent trends of today that might just leave us ashamed a few years down the line.
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
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While Non-Fungible Tokens are a hot trend in the digital art world now, it’s possible that in five years, we might look back at this frenzy with embarrassment, especially if the sustainability concerns and bubble-like nature of the market prove true.
Overly Complex Coffee Orders
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The current rage for complicated, custom coffee orders might be viewed as unnecessarily pretentious in the future. “Could you imagine we used to ask for a half-caf, oat milk, two-pump vanilla, extra hot latte with a dusting of cinnamon?”
Fast Fashion
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With sustainability becoming a focus, the concept of fast fashion – inexpensive, quickly produced clothing – may soon be out of vogue. Consumers may cringe at the thought of such environmental disregard in the coming years.
The Euphoria Makeup Trend
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Euphoria, the popular TV show, introduced a wave of bold, glittery, and often impractical makeup looks. As with many beauty trends, this one might feel over-the-top and dated a few years from now.
Cancel Culture
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The trend of canceling anyone for a minor mistake, often digging up past issues, has been a prominent part of online discourse. Future society might look back on this with embarrassment, focusing more on dialogue and understanding.
The Eyebrow Lamination Trend
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Eyebrow lamination, a beauty trend that involves perming eyebrows to give them a fuller, more defined look, maybe one we regret in a few years. As we shift towards less invasive beauty routines, the idea of chemically treating eyebrows might seem extreme.
The Millennial Love for Houseplants
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Millennials have earned a reputation for their love of houseplants. However, the fad of turning homes into indoor jungles might look excessive and impractical in retrospect.
Excessive Social Media Sharing
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As privacy concerns continue to grow, the current trend of sharing every detail of our lives on social media could soon become something we look back on with disbelief and embarrassment.
Viral Internet Challenges
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From the Ice Bucket Challenge to the Tide Pod Challenge, the internet is rife with viral trends. While some have been for a good cause or harmless fun, others have been downright dangerous and could be looked back on with regret.
The Gluten-Free Trend
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While it’s a necessary diet for those with celiac disease, many others have adopted a gluten-free lifestyle as a trend. In the future, this could be seen as an unnecessary dietary restriction based on a fad.
Cryptocurrency Speculation
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While crypto might be here to stay, the current trend of rampant speculation and meme coins might be something we look back on and cringe at, especially if the bubble bursts.
Influencer Culture
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The influencer culture of Instagram and other social media platforms, built around aspirational lifestyles that are often far from reality, could be seen as inauthentic and misleading in the near future.
The “Hustle” Culture
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The trend of glamourizing overworking might be looked back on with regret as conversations around mental health and work-life balance become more prominent.
The Overuse of the Word “Literally”
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Currently, the word “literally” is often used for emphasis rather than its actual meaning. This linguistic trend might be looked back on as a momentary lapse in our language skills.
Excessive Use of Filters and Editing in Photos
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In a few years, we might cringe at the way we edited our photos, smoothing our skin to unrealistic perfection and changing our body shapes to fit a certain ideal.
Lip Injections
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The current trend of lip injections, inspired largely by celebrities and social media influencers, could be something we look back on with a wince. The pursuit of a fuller pout might seem excessive and unnecessary as beauty standards continue to evolve toward embracing natural features.
Public TikTok Dances
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The sight of people performing choreographed dances in public places, all for the sake of a TikTok video, might be viewed as an odd fad in the future. As digital platforms continue to change and grow, we might shake our heads at the lengths we went to for online engagement.
Overpriced ‘Gourmet’ Toast
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Paying high prices for what’s essentially toast with toppings might be a trend we look back on and laugh about, wondering why we didn’t just make it at home.
Mukbang Videos
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The trend of filming oneself eating large amounts of food — mukbangs — might be viewed as gluttonous and wasteful in the future.
Reality TV Obsession
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While reality TV is hugely popular now, in the future, we might cringe at the staged drama and often problematic behavior displayed.
The ‘Karen’ Phenomenon
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The trend of calling out entitled behavior and labeling it as a ‘Karen’ might not age well as we move towards a more understanding society.
STUCK IN THE 60S: 10 THINGS BABY BOOMERS REFUSE TO LET GO OF
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Memories of the “good old days” keep us trapped in the past. Baby boomers love to retell tales of how it was “in my day.” At the same time, millennials will tell them to get with the times. Being stuck in a time warp from which they don’t want to snap out of, here are things that baby boomers still think are fantastic.
STUCK IN THE 60S: 10 THINGS BABY BOOMERS REFUSE TO LET GO OF
16 ANNOYING PHRASES THAT MAKE PEOPLE IMMEDIATELY HATE YOU!
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We wanted to know the most irksome things someone can say that turn you off! These online forum users didn’t hold back!
16 ANNOYING PHRASES THAT MAKE PEOPLE IMMEDIATELY HATE YOU!
OBSOLETE MILLENNIALS: 14 SKILLS THEY LEARNED IN THE 90S THAT HAVE NO PLACE IN TODAY’S WORLD
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A lot has changed since the turn of the century – just ask this nostalgic lot!
OBSOLETE MILLENNIALS: 14 SKILLS THEY LEARNED IN THE 90S THAT HAVE NO PLACE IN TODAY’S WORLD
THE FALL FROM GRACE: 12 PROFESSIONS THAT WERE ONCE REVERED, NOW A TOTAL JOKE
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These 12 professions that are now obsolete show how much the times have changed.
THE FALL FROM GRACE: 12 PROFESSIONS THAT WERE ONCE REVERED, NOW A TOTAL JOKE
FROM ‘OKAY BOOMER’ TO ‘UGH BOOMER’: 10 HABITS THAT IRRITATE MILLENNIALS
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Each generation has its quirks. Most label it as an “old person thing” when asked why grandpa or grandma does something unusual. The defense from the other side is that “it was the way things were back in our day.”
FROM ‘OKAY BOOMER’ TO ‘UGH BOOMER’: 10 HABITS THAT IRRITATE MILLENNIALS
