Fads

Looking back on past decades, they each have fads they were famous for. The 70's had bell bottoms and disco. The 80's had neon pants and crimped hair. I sometimes wonder what this current decade will be known for. It seems like in today's fashion, almost anything goes, so what will be our stereotype in 20 years? Rob and I did a little brainstorming today of the fads that we think everyone will someday look back on and laugh at. Here are a few . . .

1. Brightly colored shoes that clash with the entire outfit.

You have no idea how many of these we run into on our way to church. The only rule is that the shoes cannot even remotely match any other color the person is wearing. I am not claiming to be ahead of fashion (or even current with it) but I just can't see these things lasting very long.

2. Stereotypical "gangsta" pic (only taken by girls who are far from being gangsta).

The pursed lips, the hand signals, the optional flat-billed baseball cap. Don't feel bad; every teenage-t0-early-20's girl has done it. Why? Who knows. But I have a feeling this will be one of those things that people will make fun of in 20 years.
*These girls were kind enough to demonstrate the fad.

3. Skinny legged boys wearing skinny leg girl jeans.
This started out being mostly a trend for emo kids, but it has become a little more widespread. Come to think of it, emo kids themselves will probably be one of the major stereotypes of the early 2000's.

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5. Crocs
Almost too obvious to list. People already make fun of these.

6. Rappers calling their girls "shorty" in every song. Really, just listen to a rap station for a few minutes and you'll hear it. I don't even get it.

7. Gauged earsYou'll regret it someday!

8. Non-Polynesian men wearing sandals to church.Maybe not really a current fad, but something we noticed is an interesting fashion choice.

Don't worry if you're guilty of any of these. We're not trying to make fun of anyone... but we definitely will in 20 years. There's our list. Feel free to add.