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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.

#1

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created 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.

Sea_Pangolin3840 , Timur Weber Report

#2

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created A complete Disregard for science and discovery.

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Multa Nocte
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#3

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created Tipping for everything and anything.

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Glen Ellyn
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This HAS to stop! I've seen it mentioned before that sometimes tradespeople (plumbers, electricians, etc.) ask for, or even expect, a tip.

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#4

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created Anti-intellectualism. Being undereducated is a matter of pride in a lot of areas.

Mieczyslaw_Stilinski , SHVETS production Report

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Green Tree
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Doing your own research" has become code for getting sucked into a conspiracy theory echo chamber

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#5

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created Pathologizing every conceivable human behavior so that no one has to ever be responsible for anything they do.

sakkadesu , SHVETS production Report

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May
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#6

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created 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.

orange_lighthouse , Andrea Piacquadio Report

#7

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created Youtube families—- I mean it’s weird how you put your 11 year old crying over homework on youtube.

Naw2665 , MART PRODUCTION Report

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Multa Nocte
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think we will all eventually agree that it was a very bad idea to put children on the Internet.

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#8

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created Gender reveals.

WEEDINMYBUTTHOLE , Alex Hussein Report

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David
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm old enough to remember when a gender reveal was just an old man in a trench coat. /J

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#10

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created Bigotry and racism making a come back. Didn't think we'd be going backwards.

Ok-Name8703 , Edmond Dantès Report

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NetworkMan
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#11

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created “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

continuousBaBa , Yasin Gdu Report

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Earonn -
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And with it a total and frightening hate for women. Whilst complaining that women don't want to date them.

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#12

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created 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.

zunashi , Youssef Labib Report

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David
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel sorry for people who feel they need a lot of surgery and implants to be happy with their body.

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#13

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created 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.

MaraTheBard , Ketut Subiyanto Report

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Khavrinen
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some of us would rather NOT have to talk to humans. But, whichever your preference, you should be able to make the choice.

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#14

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created 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.

hoptownky , Keira Burton Report

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The Scout
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#15

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created People making money from filming themselves 'reacting' to things.

Skapti , Ron Lach Report

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David
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#16

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created 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.

Tricky_Rabbit , Niklas Jeromin Report

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David
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You had me at "People annoying/"pranking" others" -- whether it is filmed or not. Just stop.

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#17

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created 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.

shoeeebox , Chokniti Khongchum Report

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Corvus
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Humans: "There is no climate change!" / Climate change: "There are no humans..."

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#18

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created Concert Tickets starting OVER $100 each.

mike_essAZ , Wendy Wei Report

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Little Wonder
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#19

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created 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.

MikrokosmicUnicorn , Tima Miroshnichenko Report

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Karl
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If they came up with something original instead of remaking films that didn’t need remaking in the first place, then they might get our attention

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#20

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created 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.

flecksable_flyer , RF._.studio Report

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David
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2 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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#21

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created Gen Z thinking that putting your life on social media is normal. It's not. It's never been normal.

TranslucentSurfer , cottonbro studio Report

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BTDubs
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My boomer grandmother posts more of her life on social media than any of my friends do, so dunno bout this one :/

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#22

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created Tiktok. Like 95 percent is stupid human tricks.

B2utyyo , Nik Report

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David
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So... don't use it?? I've never used tik tok. I've seen some tik tok videos because someone else posted a link. But I've never felt the need to install the app or make an account. Same for Twitter/X

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#23

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created Houses that are grey all over.

Western-Mall5505 , Max Vakhtbovycn Report

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Little Wonder
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#25

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created People filming themselves in public doing strange dances.

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David
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#26

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created 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.

JJCDAD , Giona Mason Report

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JuniorCJ82
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nobody needs/wants to know in public what you like in the bedroom. Are we gonna see "I settle for missionary." stickers next?

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#27

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created 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.

MOS95B , Henri Mathieu-Saint-Laurent Report

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David
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't hate this one so much. I don't want to hear people preach hate, but I do appreciate when they at least tell us out loud they are a racist / homophobe / misogynist / whatever. It makes it easier to know who to avoid.

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#28

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created Those Giant Tarantula Eyelashes!

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#29

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created Glamorizing mental health issues.

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quentariel
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#30

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created 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”.

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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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?

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#31

People basing their entire personality on who they voted for. 🙄.

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Luke Branwen
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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...

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#32

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created People “unboxing” stuff online and women tapping things with their nails in videos.

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David
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like unboxing videos if it is a product I am interested in. You see exactly what you get, what they found they needed to go with it, and any problems they had setting it up. Mainly I'm talking about computer / electronics stuff there.

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#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?

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#34

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created Kids filming themselves in a grocery store, opening and licking ice cream, then putting it back in the freezer to be purchased.

TrackAwayFromMe , Min An Report

#35

35 Strange, Dangerous And Simply Silly Trends That Had No Reason To Be Created The broccoli haircut on every teenage boy.

Brahskee , cottonbro studio Report

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DoubleDoubleTiredAndTuckered
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Teenage broccoli boi here: let me just say, it’s easy to manage, and beats the whole ‘baseball cap’ do by leaps and bounds as far as not looking stupid goes. 😅

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