5 Trends We’d Rather Leave in 2018
It’s high time to take stock of what we’re not keen to take with us into 2019.
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As we inch closer towards the end of the year (three months and counting, people), it’s high time to take stock of what we’re not keen to take with us into 2019. From eating Tide Pods to weird and less-than-wonderful footwear, 2018 has given us a bunch of trends we’re ready to see the back of.
Consider it an all-out refresh: here, we’re shaking everything off before we emerge rejuvenated and renewed in January 2019, ready to raise our eyebrows at a whole new spate of strange developments, so kick back, grab a beer, and see what’s on the chopping block.
#1 Leadership Spills
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Ignore for one second the fact that almost every single Australian politician needs to get in the bin and stay there (never you, Penny Wong), it would be really, really great if we didn’t have another leadership spill. Like, ever again.
2018 may go down in history as being the most bitter year #auspol has ever seen, with enough backstabbing and downright ratbag behaviour to dissuade any sane human from entering politics for good. How cool would it be if Australia’s prime minister (whoever it may be, come January 2019) actually did his or her job for a full term?!
The trend of toppling the PM needs to die – fast.
#2 Boots That Look Like Socks & Bum-Bag-Slide Mash-Ups
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We’ve hit peak crazy in the footwear department this year, that’s for sure.
Everyone can and should wear whatever shoes they dang well please, but that’s not to say we need shoes that look and feel like socks or bum bags on our summer slides. What do you even put in those tiny bags?
Or maybe this writer knows nothing and that’s exactly what we need…
#3 Liquid Nitrogen As An Ingredient
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Say a not-so-fond farewell to those Insta-worthy cocktails that look like they’re smouldering, and goodbye to that ice cream place where liquid nitrogen makes up the entire shtick, because the colourless, clear liquid has fallen out of favour with the powers that be (me).
The FDA, the main food regulatory body in the United States, recently issued a warning against consuming food and drink products that have come in contact with liquid nitrogen – we can only expect Australia to follow suit. Consumers are advised to “avoid eating, drinking or handling foods prepared using liquid nitrogen at point of sale and immediately before consumption, due to risk of injury,” the warning reads.
The Instagrams were good while they lasted.
#4 Royal Wedding Fever
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Thank GOD both Harry and William are now married – we probably won’t have to endure another period of all-out royal wedding madness until George grows up. And that’s ages away, right?
Before you protest, take a look at these swimsuits, these condoms (!), and these doughnuts and try to tell yourself the whole world didn’t go completely insane for a good six months.
George, little bud, please take all the time you need.
#4 Dumb, Dangerous Internet Challenges
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Whenever you’re feeling anxious about how your year’s going, just remember that some people spent the first few weeks of 2018 literally eating laundry detergent. The kids are not alright.
The Tide Pod Challenge gripped the internet for a few weeks back in January, and basically encouraged people to bite down on colourful sachets of laundry detergent just to see what happened, because we obviously didn’t have enough to worry about.
Somewhat less dangerous (but still annoying enough for the Mumbai Police to call it out on Twitter) was the Keke Challenge from June to July, spurred by our boy Drake’s dance moves.
While we’re talking about the Internet, wouldn’t it be great if we could avoid another Yanny/Laurel moment in 2019?
Stay safe out there next year, everyone.
#5 Avocado Marriage Proposals
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Would decline this request.
The only thing worse than this would be if Prince Harry had proposed to Meghan Markle with an avocado. Perhaps we should consider ourselves lucky.
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(Lead images: Instagram / @kensingtonroyal, Nike, Procter&Gamble)
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