3-D (Three Dimensional) Movie Craze (1950’s)
For Hollywood, the 1950's presented a plethora of obstacles. A weather-beaten Hollywood had to contend with new competition from the…
Hacky Sack Footbags (1980’s)
Hacky Sacks, or footbags, were popular with youth in the United States during the 1980's. During the peak of the…
The Smurfs (1980’s)
The Smurfs, a comic and television franchise, centered on a group of small blue funny talking creatures called Smurfs. Popular…
Energy Drinks (2000’s)
They can contain as much as four times the amount of caffeine as would be found in a cup of…
Pokemon (1990’s)
Pokemon has undoubtedly left its mark on pop culture. The Pokemon characters themselves have become pop culture icons. Two different…
Streaking (1970’s)
On July 5, 1799, a Friday evening at 7 o'clock, a naked man was arrested at the Mansion House in…
WWJD Bracelets (1990’s)
During the mid 1990's, it was common to see a person wearing a brightly colored bracelet with the enigmatic "WWJD"…
The Macarena Song and Dance (1990’s)
The "Macarena" song and dance grew into an incredibly popular fad. The song and subsequently the Macarena dance, spread like…
Silly Bandz (2000’s)
They come brightly colored and in shapes of animals, letters, princesses, and more. Kids trade them, collect them, and shoot…
Croquet (1870’s)
Croquet was introduced to the United States in the early 1870's. The sport was first taken up by high society…
