As oh-ten comes to a close, it’s a prime time to reflect on all the blessings the year has brought us…like Snuggie pockets and Silly Bandz. Here are the top 5 best trends of 2010.
1. Alaska-Related TV
I can’t be the only one with a secret love for “Sarah Palin’s Alaska“. Where else can you watch a former presidential VP candidate bludgeon a gigantic flopping fish to death? Or see a teen mom shoot a moose? It’s like someone combined “Sixteen and Pregnant” with “Deadliest Catch“. Genius! At the very least, the Alaskan scenery is a lot more beautiful than looking at the frightening creatures that inhabit New Jersey. I’d rather encounter a Mama Grizzly in its natural habitat than a Gorilla Juicehead, that’s for sure
2. Snuggie Innovations
As my friends already know, I am a Snuggie aficionado. A snuggoisseur, if you will. So I am sick and tired of people hatin’ on the Snuggie, and saying things like, “It’s just a stupid blanket with sleeves!” Let me tell you something, haters: the Snuggie is more than just a sleeved blanket—it’s a lifestyle. And its brilliant manufacturers found even more ways to enhance this experience in 2010.
First came the Toasty Wrap, which is an electric version of the Snuggie that heats up. Next came more fashionable colors and designs, such as leopard-print and camouflage Snuggies (because nothing says “stylish” quite like an infomercial product made in Taiwan!) You can even buy Snuggies printed with your university’s logo (because nothing says “I’m a product of higher education” quite like paying $19.95 for a fleece monk robe!)
But the best innovation (aka Snuggovation) by far was adding….drumroll please…POCKETS.!Yes, 2010 perhaps brought about the greatest invention since penicillin or the A-bomb: Snuggies with pockets. Now, not only can I keep my arms warm while I change the channel or pet my dog, but I can store Pop-Tarts in there! Like Tupac Shakur, I’m living the Snug Life.
3. Silly Bandz
Again, haters want to hate on these colorful rubber bands that swept playgrounds in 2010. Yes, Silly Bandz are kind of weird, but let’s not forget the kind of stuff we were playing with back in elementary school. Remember obsessively feeding your Tamagotchi? How about being woken up in the middle of the night by your Furby’s unholy mating call? Or walking to school with your pockets stuffed full of Crazy Bones? Silly Bandz start to seem a lot less silly in comparison.
4. Creeping on Mark Zuckerberg
For years, he has monitored our every move, lowered our grades, and encouraged us to stalk our friends. But in 2010, a movie about Zuckerberg’s life, The Social Network, was released, along with two other books about Facebook’s CEO. And suddenly, the tables were turned. How do you like being creeped on, Mark? It doesn’t feel so good to have everyone know every detail of your life, now does it?
5. Jeggings
At first, I loved these jean-legging hybrids. They were the missing link in my flowy top-and-tight-boots ensembles. But then jeggings spread to the masses (and the massive). People who probably should not be wearing anything “tight” or “skinny” got in on the trend, and things got out of control. Jeggings’ final death knell sounded when Conan O’Brien modeled them on his show. Still, they were fun while they lasted, and hopefully they will pave the way for other inventions that allow me to be as lazy as possible while still appearing dressed.
Coming soon: The 5 WORST Trends of 2010…
