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Embarrasing Fads from the 80s and 90s.

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We've all been a victom of participating in some embarrassing fads of days gone by - some of which are forever archived in our high school yearbook photos for future generations in the hope they don't make the same mistakes. Here are some fads from the 80s and 90s that should stay there.

Rated 0 points - posted 13 years ago by keilania in category Other.

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1.

Banana clips.

A clip that pulls your hair into a fuzzy mohawk on the back of your head seemed like a good idea at the time.

13 points - added 13 years ago by keilania -

2.

Waterfall bangs.

The 80s and 90s must have been booming years for the hairspray industry, with women spraying and teasing their bangs to record heights.

13 points - added 13 years ago by keilania -

3.

Stonewash. (aka acid wash)

Most people nowadays would demand a refund if their clothes came back from the dry cleaner looking like that.

12 points - added 13 years ago by keilania -

4.

Hypercolor t-shirts.

Sure, they changed color and you could leave wacky handprints on your friends, but one trip through the dryer on a high setting and they never worked the same way again.

10 points - added 13 years ago by keilania -

5.

Moonwalking.

9 points - added 13 years ago by keilania -

6.

Sony Walkmans.

9 points - added 13 years ago by keilania -

7.

The running man dance move.

9 points - added 13 years ago by keilania -

8.

Heavy metal "hair" bands.

5 points - added 13 years ago by keilania -

9.

Atari video gaming system

It may have started the video game craze, but those games are laughable compared to today's graphic capabilities.

2 points - added 13 years ago by keilania -

10.

Hacky sack.

1 point - added 13 years ago by keilania -

11.

Mullets.

1 point - added 13 years ago by keilania -