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Tag Archives: trends
Mouth Wide Open, Hillary Edition
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
Posted in Politics and Economics, Trends, Women men and fashion
Tagged Ann Althouse, Hillary Clinton, mouth wide open, trends
4 Comments
Trendwatch
Paleo Retiree writes: Have we reached Peak Bone Broth? More evidence:
Trendy Slang Du Jour
Paleo Retiree writes: Spotted recently at a NYC construction site: I’m surprised they weren’t able to find room for “artisanal” and “bespoke.”
The Trendiness Trend
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?
Posted in Commercial art, Humor, Trends, Women men and fashion
Tagged ads, advertisements, humor, trends, yoga
2 Comments
Cartoon Gangsta
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
Changing Mores and Expectations: Bras in Public
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
Posted in Trends, Women men and fashion
Tagged bras, creepshots, lingerie, New York City, trends, underwear
22 Comments
Gluten-Free: Surging? Peaking? Declining?
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
Posted in Food and health, Media, The Good Life, Trends
Tagged diet, fitness, food, health, magazines, Mark Sisson, trends
20 Comments
“Need” and “Should”
Paleo Retiree writes: Another installment in what I’m thinking of as my Andy Rooney Series, wherein I notice, and then muse grumpily about, current trends. Hey, what else are older people good for? Today: What to make of morally coercive language … Continue reading
Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Language, Personal reflections, Trends
Tagged language, magazines, trends, young people
17 Comments
Open Wide
Paleo Retiree writes: Why are so many young women these days going around with their mouths wide open in an expression that seems to be half shock-of-amazement, half giant-smile? I have few memories of this particular expression playing much of a … Continue reading
Posted in Performers, Photography, Sex, Trends, Women men and fashion
Tagged "Sex and the City", ads, sex, trends
34 Comments
Yo!
Paleo Retiree writes: Fun keeping track of body language, both in real life and in the media. Gestures and postures really do change over time. Think, for instance, of all the ways people have of interacting with their smartphones. We … Continue reading
Posted in Personal reflections, Photography, Trends, Women men and fashion
Tagged Advertising, body language, hiphop, trends
10 Comments