Fads

Fads in the 1950s included many different things. Some of the fads that were popular in the 1950s may even be enjoyed today, but they may not be as popular. Some of the popular fads of the 1950s included:

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Pedal Pushers

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Hula Hoops - Hula Hoops were a big fad in the 1950s, though hula hoops aren't as popular today, they are still enjoyed by many children.

Bunny Hop- The bunny hop was a dance that was normally danced in a larger group of people. The bunny hop was usually danced at school dances, or family gatherings.

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Car Hop- A car hop is known as a waiter or waitress that would be wearing roller skates while working, the waiter or waitress would bring your food to your car, also. Today, we don't have many restaurants that have waiters/waitresses wear roller skates while working, but a known restuarant that still practices this popular fad in the 1950s is, Sonic.



Today, we have many different popular fads. We may still have some of the same fads the people in the 1950s had, but they aren't as popluar to us as they were to them. Some of the popular fads of today may include:

Flash Mob- A flash mob is when a group of random people all come together in a public place and break out in dance. Flash Mobs have been very popular for a period of time, but there haven't been as much lately.

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Social Networks- The top two social networking websites are; Facebook and Twitter. Social Networking websites are most popular for teenagers, but most adults use the websites, also.



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iPods, iPhones, and iPads- iPods, iPhones, and iPads, all made by Apple, are very popular among the United States population. The most popular iPod is the iPod Touch. All three products are popular among most age groups, also.