A fad, also known as a craze, refers to a fashion that becomes popular in a culture (or subcultures) relatively quickly, remains popular, often for a rather brief period, then loses popularity dramatically. However, some fads may come back if another generation finds out about it and gets interested in it. For example Dayglo paint and clothing was a fad in Europe and the USA the late 1970s. Then Dayglo accessories and clothes (such as cycling shorts and Dayglo socks) had a come back in 1984–1989. It is arguable that a fad that remains popular for a significant amount of time typically loses its significance in current popular culture as it evolves and becomes accepted into a society's everyday culture (e.g., television, Internet).
2000s Fads & Trends
Razor Scooters were released in 2000 and quickly grew to become an icon of the decade
For full list see (2000s fads and trends)
1990s Fads & Trends
Pokemon took the world by storm in 1999 and still is popular amongst children, but faded from its glory days when Yu-Gi-Oh took its audience in 2002.
For full list of fads see (1990s fads and trends)
1980s Fads & Trends
Rubik's Cubes became a very popular icon of the 1980's.
Other fads & Trends
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