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The article humorously predicts trends for 2026, including a shift away from jokes and witches towards folk music and larger protest frogs, a return to traditional number jokes, and a focus on pop culture icons like Jon Stewart, while suggesting a decline in political protests and climate anxiety, replaced by entertainment and absurdity.
The article lists 21 products and ideas, like Google+, Quibi, Segway, and Google Glasses, that were hyped as the next big thing but ultimately failed to gain lasting popularity or impact, highlighting how many trends fade quickly despite initial excitement.
Reddit users shared their opinions on the worst trends and fads that have ever existed, ranging from internet challenges to bizarre forms of entertainment. Some of the trends mentioned include the "gallon smashing prank," eating Egyptian mummies, gender reveal parties with fire, and the "pet rock" craze. Fashion trends like the tiny mustache and pretending to be poor also made the list, as well as recording oneself doing good deeds for social media.