Large Toy, Clothing, and device trends
Often remembered for their bright colors and designs, this fidget toy became extremely popular towards the end of 2016 as the previously used toys for help focusing became a large sensation and minor status symbol as companies began releasing full metal versions as opposed to plain plastic
What is a Fidget spinner
With a highly memorable introduction song, this man would teach many aspects of scientific knowledge and fostered a generation of young minds. And with a recent resurgence in popularity, this man continues to ask "Did you know that?"
Who is Bill Nye
A man standing at the peak of strength and superhuman abilities is crippled by narcissistic habits and a desire to be loved by all. Acting as a play on the trope of evil superman, this character is very well known online
Who is Homelander
A term or phrase often said by one ally or teammate to another to indicate the "low health" of an enemy or opponent
What is "He's one shot"
Acting as an early game released with a handheld console, this game featured simple gameplay, but infinite possibilities as the player used blocks to gain levels and higher scores
What is Tetris
Despite originally being used as a sturdy and water resistant boating shoe, this shoe brand and design exploded in popularity and became a casual aspect of many outfits and styles despite its organic and uneven design. Usually made of some type of foam or sturdy plastic
What is a croc?
An animated series which follows the story of a class exploring wild and crazy scientific discoveries. With a teacher as eccentric as her teaching methods, this show and theme song kept kids hooked as they learned about all parts of the scientific world
What is the Magic Schoolbus
One of the most exciting moments in baseball, this action stands at the peak of what people remember and think of when defining a perfect hit
What is a homerun
A term used to describe when a player intentionally acts and plays poorly in order to attempt to cause their team to lose
Throwing
Detailing the journey of a gangster and his crew, this game was a staple of early youtube as both the single player and online multiplayer aspect drew in lots of attention and interest
What is grand theft auto
Gaining popularity in 2015 and beyond as a minor form of transportation, this device was stood upon and rode around, with its strong motors users would find themselves often falling or getting hurt due to the staggering rotational speed. There was also a period of 1-2 years in which the device would spontaneously combust due to an issue with the battery
What is the hoverboard?
An animated youtube series of a human and their robot companion learning more about not just science, but language and history alike. Despite the simplicity, their subjects and calm speaking voice kept audiences focused and engaged with their humor and back and forth banter
What is Brain Pop
DOH! acts as the signature catchphrase of this yellow character
Who is homer simpson
A term to define when someone gets so angry or upset due to what is happening within a game that they leave or stop playing altogether
What is Rage quit
As one of the most popular nintendo products, this game allowed you to experience and play multiple sports
What is Wii sports
Born from chemistry, this trend often resulted in children stealing common glue and cleaning materials in order to formulate this sticky and stretchy substance. Still popular to this day, there are hundreds of colors, varieties, and textures made.
What is slime?
To teach children Spanish and help younger children understand and remember objects, this show aims to gently and slowly introduce larger concepts with a call and response style of dialogue. Letting the audience "help" the main character
Who is Dora the Explorer
A boy against robbers as he acts to protect not only his home, but also himself using inventions and traps
What is Home Alone
A term used to describe when the performance, skill, or power of a character within a game is intentionally lowered in an attempt to balance with the rest of the game
What is a "nerf"
With the ability to hand craft a life for your characters, this game has offered endless opportunity to the players. And when the base game is too boring, many players turn to the large modding community to make up for it
What is the sims
Despite its current prevalence in media as a cash scheme and possibility of achieving rare notoriety, this toy and brand originally was enjoyed by children who would collect in an attempt to get their favorite character. Based off of a popular anime and game series.
What is Pokemon Cards
Two brothers use the powers of animals to learn about the wonders of animal biology, and take down evil people who wish to harm the environment
Who are the Wild Kratts
A home improvement retailer with an extremely large selection of both materials and tools. There are often stereotypes about the ease of finding tradesmen nearby the store willing to work and help with any project
What is Home Depot
An insult used to describe players new to a game. Despite its simple nature, it is also used as a personal identifier for simplicity sake
What is a noob
A man running out of time due to his illness must complete a final task. Set in the old west, this story offers extreme polish and detail, with gameplay so captivating that people come back to it to this day
What is red dead 2