Tag Archives: trends

Mouth Wide Open, Hillary Edition

Posted on August 4, 2016 by

Paleo Retiree writes: Ann Althouse asks one of the really pressing questions of our day: “Is there some reason why Hillary keeps doing this gaping-maw face?” There are lots of funny and maybe even valid comments on her posting. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Trendwatch

Posted on August 1, 2016 by

Paleo Retiree writes: Have we reached Peak Bone Broth? More evidence:

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Trendy Slang Du Jour

Posted on June 28, 2015 by

Paleo Retiree writes: Spotted recently at a NYC construction site: I’m surprised they weren’t able to find room for “artisanal” and “bespoke.”

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The Trendiness Trend

Posted on April 11, 2015 by

Paleo Retiree writes: Could be wrong, but I’m pretty sure that this is the first time I’ve run across the adjective “trendy” being used (non-ironically, anyway) as an enticement. Is calling something “trendy” and meaning it as praise becoming a trend?

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Cartoon Gangsta

Posted on September 11, 2014 by

Paleo Retiree writes: Good lord, the ways some people dress these days. Mr. Gang was so devoted to demonstrating his Badness that he kept flashing a roll: LOL: I just noticed for the first time that his forearm tattoos match the number on his … Continue reading →

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Changing Mores and Expectations: Bras in Public

Posted on July 2, 2014 by

Paleo Retiree writes: The heat and humidity have finally settled over New York City, and with the onset of sultry weather the city’s women have been stripping down to skimpy hot-weather wear. Early summer here is always a fun season for girl-watching, bemusement and wondering what it’s … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free: Surging? Peaking? Declining?

Posted on June 7, 2014 by

Paleo Retiree writes: Back when I worked for a major media outlet, we staffers would sometimes joke that there was no better guarantee that a trend had gone past its peak and begun its decline than being chosen by our magazine … Continue reading →

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