Crazy Fads in the 2000s

Wide skate shoes with fat lace

• The sneaker trend in the 2000's seemed to be wide skate shoes such as Etnies or Adidas with big fat laces.(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)
  

Online Slang In Speech

• People have started to use internet lingo in their everyday speech. For example instead of saying "Oh My Gosh!" They would instead say "OMG" or "BRB" instead of "Be Right Back".(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)
  

TTYL: Talk To You Later

QT: Cutie

POS: Parent Over Shoulder

Dunno: I Don't Know

BTW: By The Way

BRB: Be Right Back

LOL: Laughing Out Loud

Energy Drinks

• In the 90's there a few energy drinks such as Red Bull. But after the turn of the century energy drinks became so popular that there are now several on the market such as Full Throttle, Lost Energy, Sobe, and Monster Energy.(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)

Flare Jeans

• Flare jeans are denim pants which, like boot-cut jeans, angle out below the knee, but much more so, creating a bell-like shape at the hem.(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)
  

Emo

• Emo is a somewhat ambiguous, controversial slang term most frequently used to describe a fashion or subculture which is usually defined to have roots in punk fashion and subculture, as well as some attributes of gothic fashion and subculture. Some call it "Hardcore" some call it "Indie" whatever you call it, it's most definately a fad. Big Sunglasses, self photos of the person not looking at the camera, listening to screaming bands who no one has heard of. The boys wear girl pants and take pics of themselves in a mirror, rather than set a timer. The only people who don't call it 'Emo' are those who are part of it . (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emo_%28slang%29);(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)
  
  

MySpace

• MySpace.com was created in the 2000's as a way of networking with people. In just a few short years it would become one of the most visited sites on the internet. Millions of people log onto their MySpace created page everyday.(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)
  

Texas hold 'em Poker

• An unknown poker player who went by the name of Chris Moneymaker taught himself how to play poker online. He would then go on to win the World Series of Poker. Ever since then, many tv networks broadcast poker now, including ESPN. Some reality shows have even broadcast celebrities playing the popular table game.(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)
  

American Idol

• A smash hit reality series on FOX in which contestants tryout to be the next superstar singing sensation. After the blowout first season captured a massive audience and produced pop singer Kelly Clarkson, now thousands tryout and millions watch at home. Many call in and vote near the end of the series. It is a popular TV show that is interactive and viewers get to choose the next superstar.(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)
  

Pocket Bikes

• These motorcycles are just like the real thing, only they are alot smaller and drive alot slower. These pocket bikes may be illegal to drive almost everywhere but that doesn't stop people from buying them.(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)

Razor Scooter

• Everyone remembers when these scooters were most popular because almost every kid in the neighborhood would race up and down the street with them. Eventually battery operated / electric scooters would become the hottest item.(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)
  

Atkins / Low Carb Diets

• The popular low carb diet that everyone tried. The diet became so popular that even fast food restaraunts were adding Atkins approved items to their menus. Usually this meant meat wrapped in lettuce or put in a bowl with no buns.(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)

US flags on cars (after September 11th)

• Many Americans became patriotic after September 11th. The way most people expressed their patriotism was by adding a US car flag to their automobile window.(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)

DVD & TV Monitors in cars

• Thanks to the advancement in technology people are able to add DVD players with headrest, flip visor, or in dash monitors installed for watching movies in cars. In fact, this has become so popular that many dealers will sell you a new automobile with them already installed.(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)
  
  

Wireless Camera Phones

• This is probably the greatest feature ever added to a mobile phone. Many people are using their phone to take photos and email them to their friends and family.(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)
  
  

Low Rise Jeans

• Jeans that are lower at the top and hug the hips. Popular with women and usually worn with low rise underwear.(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)
  
  

Tivo / PVR's (Personal Video Recorders)

• The newest and best way to record your favorite shows. In the past you had to get a VHS tape, put it in the VCR and push record as soon as the show started. With Tivo there is no extra tapes to buy, you can record hours of TV, pause, rewind, playback, and on top of all of that, Tivo can remember which types of shows you like just in case you forgot to record something.(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)

Fantasy League

• Sports fans all around the nation are taking part in the hottest new craze. Its called Fantasy Leagues. Whether you prefer hockey, football, or baseball there is a league for you somewhere. You can join a public league or a private league with your friends. The object is to draft players and creating a starting lineup (daily or weekly) then you get points based on how your drafted players do in the real professional sport. You can play rotisserie or head to head. You can trade players, sign free agents, or drop players, your the manager of your own team. Thanks to popularity, televised sports games now have stat trackers during games and at halftime.(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)

Suped Up Cars

• After the movie 'The Fast and the Furious' was released more people started fixing up their cars to make them look better and drive faster. MTV also released a show called 'Pimp My Ride' which takes a beat up car and remodels it to an automobile suitable to street style driving. The show, hosted by hip hop artist Xzibit helps to give every car a new urban style. This would include adding a spoiler, lowering the ride, adding custom tires, etc....(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)

mp3's / mp3 players (iPod)

• Thanks to filesharing and online music stores such as iTunes, people are now uploading all their music to their MP3 players instead of carrying around cassettes or cd's. Most mp3 players can hold several hours of music.(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)

Reality Shows

• A reality show is basically unscripted television. It all started with Survivor, Big Brother, and The Amazing Race. Now due to popularity, many channels have decided to create their own reality shows, such as Queer Eye for the Straight Guy on Bravo, Simple Life on FOX, The Apprentice on NBC, and The Bachelor on ABC.(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)

LiveSTRONG yellow wristbands

• Started by champion cyclist Lance Armstrong as a way to raise money for cancer, these yellow wristbands have been sold across the world and worn as a fashion statement. The best part is the proceeds that go to help people around the world who are living with cancer. To this day, tens of millions have already been raised selling them online.(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)

PS2

• The Sony Playstation 2 is the hottest game console for gamers. With popular games like Tony Hawk, Grand Turismo, and Grand Theft Auto, no user ever gets bored with the hot PS2. In fact recently the release of the handheld PSP, has caused stores across the nation to sell out immediatly.(http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm)

Napolean Dynamite

• In 2004, this hit movie caused a cult following. DVD sales for this flick were astounding! In early 2005, the search term 'Napolean Dynamite' was a top phrase searched for according to Yahoo! Youngsters were wearing T-Shirts that read, "Vote For Pedro". There has even been talk about a sequel to this movie, or perhaps a prequel. (http://www.crazyfads.com/00s.htm0s.htm)