Social Media
This social media platform is known for it's 6-second videos that created many beloved memes and even kickstarted fame for several online personalities.
Vine (rip)
This challenge entailed social media users putting a spoonful of a kitchen spice and trying not to choke on the dryness. In some cases, this challenge proved fatal to some.
Cinnamon Challenge
This jewelry item made a comeback in this decade. Worn tightly around the neck to accompany grunge-style outfits, this is a...
Choker
Finish the line: "17__"
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This term is used to describe a photo taken with your front-facing camera, sometimes while making a face.
Hint: A song was released in 2014 with this title.
Selfie
This infamous photo consumed many social media platforms and sparked debates due to it's mind-bending color theory illusion.
The Dress
A winter must-have, you weren't with the times without these tan, fuzzy boots.
Uggs
Considered the OG Gen Z brainrot song, the lyrics repeatedly question the noise a certain animal makes.
What Does the Fox Say? by Ylvis
Known for its instant-delete mechanic after sending photos to friends, this app became widely used in 2013 and is still used to keep "streaks."
Snapchat
This fundraising trend was all the rage online, where users posted videos of themselves/friends/family dumping freezing cold water on themselves.
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Feel that crisp, fall breeze? This short, puffy, usually olive green-colored jacket can keep you warm but isn't as heavy as a winter coat.
Bomber Jacket
This artist made a huge comeback in this era with their album "Purpose."
Justin Bieber
This platform nurtured fandom culture and created a nostalgic, grunge aesthetic with its name in it.
Tumblr
This Vine challenge had users risking parental wrath by sneaking up on friends/family and hitting them in the face with their hands or items.
Hint: "b**ch I hope the f*** you do!"
Smack Cam
This style of jeans was the norm until the 2020s, with its skin-tight look giving it a combined name with another tight article of clothing.
Jeggings
Finish the line: "We're up all night ____"
"to get lucky"
Got a question? Wanna know some juicy stuff? This website allowed users to ask and answer questions about virtually anything anonymously. This unfortunately led to many cyberbullying cases.
AskFM
Wanna be America's Next Top Model? Use a shot glass or other item with a round rim to temporarily expand your natural lip size.
Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge
A beanie and some wide-frame glasses, plus a flannel and a sky high ego made you a...
Hipster
This subgenre of music became popular on YouTube within the scene and anime communities. The videos featured anime-style thumbnails and sped-up versions of popular songs.
Nightcore