Trends that stem from viral moments not only show that we cling to moments to have something to talk about, but that we are also an unoriginal bunch socially. Of course, it’s all for fun, but sometimes we can look back on viral, trendy moments and say, “What were we thinking?”
Here are 19 viral moments and trends from the 2010s that people thought were “cool,” but are now pretty cringey:
1.
That Oscars Selfie
2.
ALS Ice Bucket Challenges “Gone Wrong”
3.
“Hot Felon” Memes
4.
Everyone Wants to Find #AlexfromTarget
5.
“Adele Dazeem” Jokes
7.
#MannequinChallenge
8.
The Storming of Area 51
9.
World Record Egg
10.
Planking
11.
Dabbing
12.
Ugandan Knuckles
13.
Fidget Spinners
14.
Tide Pod Challenge
15.
Flossing
16.
BBC News Dad Video
17.
Pretty Much Every YouTube Prank in the 2010s
18.
Harambe Jokes
19.
#InMyFeelingsChallenge
If there is one thing I can’t tolerate, it is people looking for approval through clicks. Anyway, if you liked this post, smash that thumbs-up button (LOL). And be honest, even if you don’t agree with these, there has to be some trend or viral moment that you look back and cringe at. Comment below!