Tag Archives: trends

Mouth Wide Open, Hillary Edition

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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“Need” and “Should”

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

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 →

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Open Wide

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

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 →

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Yo!

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

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 →

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