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Trends come and go like seasons change, and while some trends today are hated, ridiculed, and shoved into the deepest and darkest corner of history, others manage to win us over and evoke a sense of nostalgia when we come across them once more. There are also those cool things that explode and go huge, spreading across the globe like wildfire and everyone, including your grandma, knows about it. And then they seemingly jump off the planet and disappear into oblivion. No one even remembers they happened.

Since the decade of 2010s, we had quite a handful of fads like that, and despite being either loved or hated, no one seems to remember or talk about them anymore (except maybe for that one kid who refuses to let go of his fidget spinner collection).

Bored Panda has collected a blast from the past - some of the best trends that were huge in the last decade and then suddenly completely died off like a pretty butterfly. But hey, that’s the internet, right? Oh, and don’t forget to tell us about your favorite (or most hated) trend in the comment section!

#1

What Does The Fox Say?

What Does The Fox Say?

TVNorge , nsajirah2 Report

For example, planking, like many other weird things that became trendy, pushed people to take something very simple and make it as unusual as possible. As the trend gained traction, many "plankers" found more and more ridiculous places to place themselves, like in the luggage area of a plane or on top of a McDonald's sign.

#3

People Freaking Out About The End Of The World In 2012 According To The Mayan Calendar

People Freaking Out About The End Of The World In 2012 According To The Mayan Calendar

geralt , Nurpus Report

#4

The Cup Song From Pitch Perfect

The Cup Song From Pitch Perfect

Universal Pictures , perrichag Report

Many of the popular trends from the 2010s involved games. With the rise of mobile apps such games like Fruit Ninja and Flappy Bird quickly garnered enormous attention and while those were eventually forgotten, some of the apps still have remaining user bases. The explosion of Pokemon Go in 2016 resulted in a previously unprecedented phenomenon where millions of people went outside to play the game. And although the original hype died down, the game is still relatively popular despite the general public's absence of interest.

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#5

The Ice Bucket Challenge

The Ice Bucket Challenge

tenz1225 , cloudsinmycoffe Report

#6

"Keep Calm And ____" Signs

"Keep Calm And ____" Signs

Neil Theasby , MpegEVIL Report

#7

The Harlem Shake

The Harlem Shake

greyloch , TheBloviator Report

#8

Fruit Ninja

Fruit Ninja

Halfbrick Studios Report

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#9

The Dress Color Thing

The Dress Color Thing

WeirdoOnFire Report

#10

Mustache-Themed Everything

Mustache-Themed Everything

Janet , pantheon_panther Report

#11

Nyan Cat

Nyan Cat

Rob Bulmahn , vote4pedroo Report

#12

Planking

Planking

Donkey100 , Neat13Chaos Report

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#13

Harambe Memes

Harambe Memes

RedGazelle15 , MLGJustSmokeW33D Report

#14

Rainbow Loom

Rainbow Loom

dulamas Report

#15

People Yelling "Yolo" Or "Swag" Every Other Word

People Yelling "Yolo" Or "Swag" Every Other Word

Nan Palmero , Purpleburstblackmoon Report

#16

Crackled Nail Polish

Crackled Nail Polish

DIYNailArtDesigns , chickennugget103 Report

#18

Making Movie Adaptations Of Young Adult Novels

Making Movie Adaptations Of Young Adult Novels

Lionsgate , attackontighten Report

#20

Silly Bandz

Silly Bandz

Melinda Shelton Report

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#21

Every Popular Song Getting An Alvin And The Chipmunks Cover

Every Popular Song Getting An Alvin And The Chipmunks Cover

thetwitchingone Report

#22

Fidget Spinners

Fidget Spinners

needpix , Neat13Chaos Report

#23

The Mannequin Challenge

The Mannequin Challenge

Husam Abualshaikh , Neat13Chaos Report

#24

Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go

Eduardo Woo , PhantomHavok Report

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Flisey
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My son and I have just started playing this! Gives us something to do together while we are out and bored ^_^

Craymoss
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People used to sit outside my house playing this. Apparently, it was a great Poke stop...

Huey89
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love pokemon but I'm ashamed to say I know people who drove around just to catch them

K Miller
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I downloaded it, still have it on my phone actually, but never really got into it.... Now, Harry Potter Wizards Unite is another story XD

Reneshen Ramiah
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

still trending. millions of people play daily. remove this from this thread.

Madi D.
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just met up with some friends and they were playing this😑 I was embarrassed to know them🤦‍♀️

LoveWinz
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh god no. Not this. We do not speak of this monstrosity.

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#25

Going Out Dressed As Clowns With A Weapon And Scare People

Going Out Dressed As Clowns With A Weapon And Scare People

Famartin , Darkmaster666666 Report

#26

Cinnamon Challenge

Cinnamon Challenge

TheDeliciousLife , SomethingIr0nic Report

#27

Yanny Or Laurel Audio

Yanny Or Laurel Audio

AsapSCIENCE Report

#28

The Panama Papers

The Panama Papers

geralt , Holy_Grapes Report

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#29

Flappy Bird

Flappy Bird

BagoGames , What_on_Loyola Report

#30

Bean Bag Chairs

Bean Bag Chairs

Your Best Digs , Aquarius20111 Report

#31

MLG Meme Video Edits

MLG Meme Video Edits

skidd_ Report

#32

Hoverboards

Hoverboards

IOCHIC Hoverboard , _damned Report

#33

The Bird Box Challenge

The Bird Box Challenge

Netflix Report

#35

Those Bracelets That Made You More Stable / Balanced Or Pulled Toxins Out Of Your Wrist

Those Bracelets That Made You More Stable / Balanced Or Pulled Toxins Out Of Your Wrist

Youthwaters , cloverrmatt Report

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