8-track tapes.

 

Cassette tapes are not terribly that popular anymore as either.

 

VHS tapes.

 

In general non digital media formats not counting vinyl, which has jumped back into being popular again.

Home fondue kits.

That's what I'm saying...they were huge for a LONG time, not just a few years.

 

He said "Super popular for a time", which I assume could mean a short time, or perhaps even a long time depending on how you look at it.

The Harlem Shake

 

The low fat diet and all prepackaged foods that came with it. Thank goodness that ended. I can have my regular chips and processed meats in peace now. Low fat hotdogs and bologna were the worst.

Panama Jack, No Fear, West Coast Chopper, and Orange County Chopper tshirts to name a few.

Stereograms - (Still pretty groovy if you ask me, but can really hurt your head trying to focus).

 

Pocket calculators.

 

Pagers.

Handkerchiefs.

Handkerchiefs.

 

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:laugh:

 

Mods are supposed to read as many threads as they can...

Roller Skating Rinks

 

Ever since I took Virtus (10+ years ago) skating rinks have creeped me out. I can’t even remember if the skating rink pedophile was based on a true story or made up story, but I get nervous every time I pass one now. LOL

 

For those unfamiliar, Virtus is a training program that you’re required to take in order to volunteer in diocese schools. It aims to teach you how to combat child abuse. IE, I had to take it to be a room mom, volunteer for school field trips, etc.

Drive in movies

 

Sitting on your front porch after dinner

 

Common sense

Printer toner.

I used to play with these for hours at a time. They disappeared when kids started getting shattered pieces of glass in their eyes.