Trends That Burned Bright & Fizzled Fast

Social media has a knack for hyping up the latest trends—making them seem like they’re everywhere, and spreading faster than wildfire. But let’s be real: some of these so-called trends burn out quicker than a match trying to light birthday candles in the wind.

Recently, someone on the internet posed a fun question: What “trend” died so fast, it hardly even counts as a trend? Here are some of the best throwback responses:

1. Pacifiers as accessories
Remember in the ’90s when kids were walking around with pacifiers dangling from their necks? Yeah, us neither.

2. The Poo Emoji Craze
At one point, you couldn’t escape it—poo emojis were everywhere, from t-shirts to plush toys to cupcakes. Then, poof… gone.

3. Mustache Everything
From mugs to finger tattoos, mustaches were a vibe for a hot second. Now, they’re just a relic of questionable gift-shop purchases.

4. “Gangnam Style”
Psy’s mega-hit took over the world, but the phenomenon vanished almost as quickly as it appeared. A quintessential one-hit wonder.

5. Flash Mobs
Remember when seemingly random groups would break into choreographed dances? It was fun… while it lasted.

6. Spencer’s Specials
Selfie sticks, fidget spinners, and salt lamps—Spencer’s had them all. Each had its 15 minutes of fame.

7. Backwards Clothes
Thanks, Kris Kross. For a minute, putting your clothes on backward was the ultimate flex.

8. Planking and Tebowing
These quirky photo-ops ruled social feeds for a hot second before fading into meme oblivion.

9. Segways and “Hoverboards”
They were supposed to revolutionize personal transport. Now, they’re just collecting dust in garages.

10. Flappy Bird
This mobile game skyrocketed to fame, only to be pulled from app stores at its peak. Its legacy lives on… kind of.

11. Odd ’90s Music Trends
Swing music made a bizarre comeback, and let’s not forget the Benedictine Monks, who somehow became chart-toppers.

12. NFTs
For a moment, everyone thought they’d be the future of art and digital ownership. Now? Not so much.

13. Google Glass and Google+
The tech giants’ ambitious projects barely left a mark before fading into obscurity.

14. LiveStrong Bracelets
These yellow bands were everywhere—until they weren’t.

15. Whatever That “Demure and Mindful” Thing Was
We’re not sure what it was either, but it came and went in a blink.