Fads:
- What was the name of the young Pokémon trainer that the TV show Pokémon followed? Ash Ketchum
- The TY company created what crazy popular collectable in the late 90’s? Beanie Babies
- This shoe was the hottest thing from 2006-2010 even though it was the ugliest thing you’ve ever seen. Can still find people rocking them on the Wildwood beach. Crocs
- The most sought after toy during the 1996 holiday season was this Sesame street stuffed animal. Tickle me Elmo
- This diet was all the rage in 2003-2004. The popularity happened shortly after its founder died having hit his head falling on ice. Atkins Diet
- In 2001 everyone was quoting the host of the weakest link as she let contestants know that they were the weakest link. Who was the host? Anne Robinson, Anne Rice, Danna Ruffin. Anne Robinson
- Before you could take care of Pokémon on your phone, in the mid 90’s kids had a pet on their keychain with this virtual pet that could die if you didn’t feed it and clean up after it.Tamagachi/Giga Pet
- This doll craze was originally called “Little People’ and came with a birth certificate. They changed their name to this in 1982 and it became a fad that swept the nation. Cabbage Patch Kids
- We could argue which teams jackets were the best, but in the 90’s this brands sports jackets had kids wearing teams jackets that they couldn’t care less about. Starter
- This decorative novelty item was huge in the 60’s and 70’s and while the name would make you think one thing, it was nothing more than colored wax and a translucent liquid. Lava Lamps
TIE BREAKER: How much money did Pokémon the first movie make in its opening weekend. $31,036,678
