• blackbrook@mander.xyz
      3·
      10 months ago

      Short-lived is a key attribute of what “fad” means. If something stupid catches on for decades, it’s not a fad.

        • blackbrook@mander.xyz
          1·
          10 months ago

          Well, it depends what dictionary you consult. Can you give an example of a long-lived thing that would be widely considered a fad?

          There are fads that have persisted over a longer term by coming in and out of fashion, like say bell-bottom pants. But I can’t think of something that would be widely considered a fad that has stayed in fashion for decades.