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Trends are everywhere. They influence people’s fashion choices, their decisions regarding home decor or hairstyles, and can even determine what video games or TikTok dances, among other things, are popular at a given time.
In addition to being seemingly omnipresent, they are also everchanging. As times change, so do trends; and it’s no secret that once you reach a certain age, it can be difficult to keep up with the current ones. Some of them might even seem bizarre or strange.
Seeking to learn what trends people consider to be the strangest ones of the past decade, redditor ‘PaceSubstantial1107’ turned to the ‘Ask Reddit’ community and started a discussion on the topic. Quite a few netizens shared their opinions, covering all sorts of odd or even disappointing trends, so if you’re curious about what they had to say, scroll down to find their answers on the list below.
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#1
People filming themselves giving food or money to those in need .If you are going to help someone just do it don't broadcast your good deed.
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#2
A complete Disregard for science and discovery.
Multa Nocte 1 month ago
I never in my worst of nightmares believed that it would be possible for people to go backward on this. When I was growing up my father was a chemical engineer and the entire family basked in the growing knowledge that was out there, increasing all the time. My soul is in anguish seeing what people appear to believe these days, and how callously they toss away all the good that has come with science due to childish beliefs.
#3
Tipping for everything and anything.
Glen Ellyn 1 month ago
This HAS to stop! I've seen it mentioned before that sometimes tradespeople (plumbers, electricians, etc.) ask for, or even expect, a tip.
#4
Anti-intellectualism. Being undereducated is a matter of pride in a lot of areas.
Green Tree 1 month ago
"Doing your own research" has become code for getting sucked into a conspiracy theory echo chamber
#5
Pathologizing every conceivable human behavior so that no one has to ever be responsible for anything they do.
May 1 month ago
At first year of uni in beginning of 2010s I met one dyslexic woman, one 'High Intellectual potential' and one autistic woman. Which made sense given the breakdown within the population. All had difficulties in some areas (writing, being straight to the point vs going in every detail of a question, sub question, sub sub question etc) and everyone was understanding and supportive. Then in 2020, more than half of my 10-people working group presented themselves as having ADHD or being autistic, which confused me.
#6
People forgetting how to talk into a mobile phone. Instead of holding it so the mic is by your mouth and the speaker by your ear, now people hold it flat and shout at the bottom while wondering why they can't hear the other person properly. I don't care if this makes me sound old, it just makes zero sense.
#7
Youtube families—- I mean it’s weird how you put your 11 year old crying over homework on youtube.
Multa Nocte 1 month ago
I think we will all eventually agree that it was a very bad idea to put children on the Internet.
#9
Massive numbers of people believing completely made up s**t.
#10
Bigotry and racism making a come back. Didn't think we'd be going backwards.
NetworkMan 1 month ago
It never left though. We have more access to the world from our devices now, so we see it in abundance across the world, rather than once or twice a year in our lives.
#11
“Alpha male” b******t.
Anonymous: My friend suggested if anyone non-ironically says 'alpha male' to you just say you're a 'turbo dude', and tell them its one above alpha male. I mean its made up anyway
#12
F***ing lip fillers and whatever plastic put to the body. Poor people. They don’t have to be pressured by non-essential physical standards.
#13
Not being able to talk to humans on the f*****g phone.
I have to call doctor offices for my job and I always have to press like 5 buttons, only to have to leave a message.
#14
Not believing in science. It blows my mind the people who I used to think had their s**t together who now believe all of these conspiracy theories and “do their own research”. It’s crazy.
The Scout 1 month ago
To successfully do your own research, you first have to accept the premise that research is based on facts, and that such a thing as "fact" does indeed exist. It also entails that you have at least a basic understanding of the subject you are researching (or at least that you are willing to aquire such an understanding). Otherwise it is just fruitless fellowship to conspirational theories.
#15
People making money from filming themselves 'reacting' to things.
David 1 month ago
A mostly ridiculous trend on youtube. I like some of them like the special FX guys commenting on movie clips and how the effects or stunts were done. But it's bollocks when some up and coming artist like Ren puts out a thoughtful music video on YT and then other people film themselves watching him sing his song.
#16
People annoying/"pranking" others in public and filming ensuing reactions. Annoying customers/retail & fast food workers and filming whole thing for likes and content. Leave people alone.
#17
The politicization of science. We've always had biased surveys and studies, but denying the concept of science entirely and the bragging about it like a badge of honor toward idealism is bizarre.
#18
Concert Tickets starting OVER $100 each.
Little Wonder 1 month ago
Cliff Richard is touring Australia next year so just for lols I checked the tickets. $173. I didn't pay that much for *Bowie* I'm certainly not spaffing it on Cliff.
#19
Producers, directors and studios blaming audiences for not wanting to go see their remake/reboot/prequel/sequel.
also studios spending so much money on movies that it's virtually impossible for them to break even.
#20
Blaming vaccines on everything from autism to, car accidents, to atheism, to drowning, to falling on ice, etc. Those people with fake tremors on social media just look like idiots.
David 1 month ago (edited)
I dunno man. I got the two shot covid vaccine. then a year or two later I got the booster. Then one of the backlights on my TV started going out. So you tell me. Is the vaccine 'safe' or did the nanobots in the vaccine screw up my TV? /S EDIT: Hah! I notice a downvote troll went through this comment section, using the power of the down arrow to express their outrage at people mocking conspiracy nutters. So WOW!, much powerful! LOL
#21
Gen Z thinking that putting your life on social media is normal. It's not. It's never been normal.
#23
Houses that are grey all over.
Little Wonder 1 month ago
Don't forget Greige, which is for people who are tired of beige. It's Grey Beige!! Put your sun glasses on for that, too bright.
#24
Bring proud of being ignorant and uneducated.
#25
People filming themselves in public doing strange dances.
David 1 month ago
Haven't seen much of this one but it doesn't bother me as long as they are not blocking / harming other people. I hate it when people try to prank or otherwise make strangers the butt of their jokes, but seeing a couple/few people do some silly dance as I walked by would probably just make me smile.
#26
Young men driving around with "I EAT A*S" in huge letters on the back of their trucks. I mean, I'm not kink-shaming, but that seems like a really strange flex.
JuniorCJ82 1 month ago
Nobody needs/wants to know in public what you like in the bedroom. Are we gonna see "I settle for missionary." stickers next?
#27
Saying the quiet part out loud.
Maybe I was just blissfully unaware, but it seems like most bigots of all types used to keep their hate internal or anonymous. Or at least, after the late 70s early 80s. But now days, even politicians will take to the "big stage" and spout off their hate as if it was perfectly normal.
#29
Glamorizing mental health issues.
quentariel 1 month ago
It's good that mental health issues are talked about. That gives some normality to people suffering from them, and might give information and push for getting help. The downsides are very annoying though. Like people self-diagnosing themselves and people demanding attention because of their mental health issues (who may or may not be the same people). But as a person with depression, social anxiety and panic disorder, I think the positives outdo the negatives.
#30
People posting really personal information publicly. I.e. “my dad just died and I’m so sad here’s a 20 second video of me crying”.
BewilderedBanana 1 month ago
What i find even weirder is people posting things like "Dear dad, it's been 5 years since you passed...". It's attention/symapthy-seeking behaviour disguised as some sort of letter to a deceased family member. If you believe your dad (or whoever else) is enjoying some sort of afterlife, what makes you think they're reading your dumb shît on Facebook? If you believe their immortal soul is now basking in the glory of their omnipotent creator (or whatever other version of the afterlife you subscribe to), do you also believe they have Facebook over there?
#31
People basing their entire personality on who they voted for. 🙄.
Luke Branwen 1 month ago
Let's be real, only one side does this. At least I've never seen a Harris voter with a Harris hat, Harris shirt, myriads of Harris car stickers Harris flags, Harris bible that costs ungodly money...
#32
People “unboxing” stuff online and women tapping things with their nails in videos.
#33
The commoditization of every iota of human experience.
justpackingheat1: Oh, you enjoy piecing together puzzles? Why not sell your completed puzzle on eBay, share your best puzzle tips on an ad-covered blog, create an online seminar for helping others learn more about the joys of puzzles, or shove that puzzle up your a*s and sell the photos on OF?
#34
Kids filming themselves in a grocery store, opening and licking ice cream, then putting it back in the freezer to be purchased.
#35
The broccoli haircut on every teenage boy.
What do you think ?
Ace 1 month ago (edited)
Lots of duplicates and overlaps here, but basically two themes seem to dominate, videos designed to make money and videos designed to promote lies. The real question is not why people make such videos or spread shut nonsense, but why people watch it. I don't, do you?
BookFanatic 1 month ago (edited)
Not exactly a "trend," but I am horrified Roe vs Wade (supporting women's constitutional right to have an abortion) was overturned in the US.
Caitlin Davenport 1 month ago
What about the trend of writing painfully dull articles with lists.... I'm looking at you BP. We don't read them, stop making your contributors write them! They must be even more painful to write than they are to read.
Earonn - 1 month ago
Tbh, I see 2 major trends here: "OMG, someone does something I personally dislike" and "OMG, there's this new thing society tries out, and we're not immediately perfect at it".
Paulina 1 month ago
Same. Lots of people misunderstanding some concepts, and even more simply going for "I don't understand, so I don't like it, and therefore it's stupid" 🤷♀️
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Nimitz 1 month ago
Supreme. How did teenage dudes buying everything Supreme not make it on to the list. I worked with a guy who would buy everything and call it an investment because it would only go up in value. Oh honey, I lived through Beenie Babies and more. That t-shirt is going to the Sally Anne in 20 years
brandyy17 1 month ago
1989 baby here! funny enough me and my husband r being beanie babies for halloween. i dont mean those stupid plush one out today i mean the ones from the 90s. i want the stuff from the 90s to come back like it was back then. like wtf happened to my littlest pet shop its all wide eyed and chibi now. our childhood was epic! wats so special bout supreme and these stupid trendy stuff. only trend i ever jumped on was pumpkin spice. thing is tho ive always loved pumpkin pie so my curiousity was peaked. sure beanie babies and pokemon were trends but they werent the only things. we had so many options to choose from and it was still considered cool. these days if ur not following a specific trend ur not cool.
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whiterabbit 1 month ago
Believing one US political party is virtuous and actually cares about the people while the other one is the root of all our problems is about as naive as it gets. They're just two sides of the same coin and both will throw you under the bus for any reason at any time.
90HD 1 month ago
I see a lot of that here. They are both out for power and care nothing about people
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Evagating Beewolf (she/they) 1 month ago
Willful ignorance. It's one thing to believe something false, or not try to verify a claim before spreading it. I've made that mistake before, and been wrong before (specifically, regarding if most mainstream media owners donated to Trump; turns out not). However, there is no excuse for, upon being presented with well-documented evidence enough to change any reasonable person's mind, not only not changing your mind and realizing you were wrong, continuing to spread the debunked idea, and *still claiming ignorance* when asked. Honestly, even basic research fails on things you regularly post about and claim to have researched (eg anti-vaxxers who claim to have done the research) with abundant information easily available online, should also fall into this category.
brandyy17 1 month ago
one that wasnt listed is companies, tv shows, movies etc forcing movements into their business. perfect example is currently disney. y do we need to change the race of iconic disney characters in their live action remakes? y do companies need a trans or lqbtq spokesperson? y is it ok for men to b on a womans team in professional sports just cuz they identify as such? i have nothing against race or the lgbtq community. ive got friends of all races and friends and family from the lgbtq community. i just wanna kno y its being shoved in our faces everywhere we look. ppl need to stop getting their feelings hurt wen their group isnt shown or part of something. alot of ppl r getting fed up with this dei bs. my friend took her 3 year old daughter to disney and one of the disney princesses asked her 3 year old daughter if she was a prince or princess. she freakin 3 years old and u think shes questioning her gender? like come on. my friend left the moment that happened. she took her daughter to universal instead. had no issues there. she has no issues with the community she just doesnt want her 3 year old daughter having that shoved in her face.
Ace 1 month ago (edited)
Lots of duplicates and overlaps here, but basically two themes seem to dominate, videos designed to make money and videos designed to promote lies. The real question is not why people make such videos or spread shut nonsense, but why people watch it. I don't, do you?
BookFanatic 1 month ago (edited)
Not exactly a "trend," but I am horrified Roe vs Wade (supporting women's constitutional right to have an abortion) was overturned in the US.
Caitlin Davenport 1 month ago
What about the trend of writing painfully dull articles with lists.... I'm looking at you BP. We don't read them, stop making your contributors write them! They must be even more painful to write than they are to read.
Earonn - 1 month ago
Tbh, I see 2 major trends here: "OMG, someone does something I personally dislike" and "OMG, there's this new thing society tries out, and we're not immediately perfect at it".
Paulina 1 month ago
Same. Lots of people misunderstanding some concepts, and even more simply going for "I don't understand, so I don't like it, and therefore it's stupid" 🤷♀️
Load More Replies... Nimitz 1 month ago
Supreme. How did teenage dudes buying everything Supreme not make it on to the list. I worked with a guy who would buy everything and call it an investment because it would only go up in value. Oh honey, I lived through Beenie Babies and more. That t-shirt is going to the Sally Anne in 20 years
brandyy17 1 month ago
1989 baby here! funny enough me and my husband r being beanie babies for halloween. i dont mean those stupid plush one out today i mean the ones from the 90s. i want the stuff from the 90s to come back like it was back then. like wtf happened to my littlest pet shop its all wide eyed and chibi now. our childhood was epic! wats so special bout supreme and these stupid trendy stuff. only trend i ever jumped on was pumpkin spice. thing is tho ive always loved pumpkin pie so my curiousity was peaked. sure beanie babies and pokemon were trends but they werent the only things. we had so many options to choose from and it was still considered cool. these days if ur not following a specific trend ur not cool.
Load More Replies... whiterabbit 1 month ago
Believing one US political party is virtuous and actually cares about the people while the other one is the root of all our problems is about as naive as it gets. They're just two sides of the same coin and both will throw you under the bus for any reason at any time.
90HD 1 month ago
I see a lot of that here. They are both out for power and care nothing about people
Load More Replies... Evagating Beewolf (she/they) 1 month ago
Willful ignorance. It's one thing to believe something false, or not try to verify a claim before spreading it. I've made that mistake before, and been wrong before (specifically, regarding if most mainstream media owners donated to Trump; turns out not). However, there is no excuse for, upon being presented with well-documented evidence enough to change any reasonable person's mind, not only not changing your mind and realizing you were wrong, continuing to spread the debunked idea, and *still claiming ignorance* when asked. Honestly, even basic research fails on things you regularly post about and claim to have researched (eg anti-vaxxers who claim to have done the research) with abundant information easily available online, should also fall into this category.
brandyy17 1 month ago
one that wasnt listed is companies, tv shows, movies etc forcing movements into their business. perfect example is currently disney. y do we need to change the race of iconic disney characters in their live action remakes? y do companies need a trans or lqbtq spokesperson? y is it ok for men to b on a womans team in professional sports just cuz they identify as such? i have nothing against race or the lgbtq community. ive got friends of all races and friends and family from the lgbtq community. i just wanna kno y its being shoved in our faces everywhere we look. ppl need to stop getting their feelings hurt wen their group isnt shown or part of something. alot of ppl r getting fed up with this dei bs. my friend took her 3 year old daughter to disney and one of the disney princesses asked her 3 year old daughter if she was a prince or princess. she freakin 3 years old and u think shes questioning her gender? like come on. my friend left the moment that happened. she took her daughter to universal instead. had no issues there. she has no issues with the community she just doesnt want her 3 year old daughter having that shoved in her face.
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