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Awareness bracelet
Gel bracelets, or jelly bracelets are an inexpensive type of wristband.
Gel bracelets, or jelly bracelets are an inexpensive type of wristband.
Big Mouth Billy Bass
Big Mouth Billy Bass is an animatronic singing prop, resembling a largemouth bass, popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Big Mouth Billy Bass is an animatronic singing prop, resembling a largemouth bass, popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Crazy Frog
Crazy Frog, originally known as The Annoying Thing, is a computer-animated character created in 2003 by Erik Wernquist.
Crazy Frog, originally known as The Annoying Thing, is a computer-animated character created in 2003 by Erik Wernquist.
Flash mob
A flash mob is a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual and seemingly pointless act for a brief time, then disperse, often for the purposes of entertainment,...
A flash mob is a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual and seemingly pointless act for a brief time, then disperse, often for the purposes of entertainment,...
Flexisexuality
Bisexuality is sexual behavior or an orientation involving physical and/or romantic attraction to both males and females, especially in regards to men and women.
Bisexuality is sexual behavior or an orientation involving physical and/or romantic attraction to both males and females, especially in regards to men and women.
Free Hugs Campaign
The Free Hugs Campaign is a social movement involving individuals who offer hugs to strangers in public places.
The Free Hugs Campaign is a social movement involving individuals who offer hugs to strangers in public places.
Freedom fries
Freedom fries is a political euphemism for French fries used by some people in the United States as a result of anti-French sentiment during the controversy over the U.S. decision to launch ...
Freedom fries is a political euphemism for French fries used by some people in the United States as a result of anti-French sentiment during the controversy over the U.S. decision to launch ...
Gastrosexuality
Gastrosexuality is a term used to describe men who cook, to impress friends and potential male and female prospective partners.
Gastrosexuality is a term used to describe men who cook, to impress friends and potential male and female prospective partners.
Ghost-riding
Ghost-riding, frequently used in the context of "ghost-riding the whip" or simply ghostin', is when a person puts a vehicle's transmission in gear then exits the vehicle while it is ...
Ghost-riding, frequently used in the context of "ghost-riding the whip" or simply ghostin', is when a person puts a vehicle's transmission in gear then exits the vehicle while it is ...
Gummibär
"I'm A Gummy Bear" is a novelty dance song referring to a brand of candy, Gummy Bear, by German composer Christian Schneider and released by Gummybear International that received international a...
"I'm A Gummy Bear" is a novelty dance song referring to a brand of candy, Gummy Bear, by German composer Christian Schneider and released by Gummybear International that received international a...
Happy slapping
Happy slapping was a fad in the UK, in which someone assaulted an unwitting victim while others recorded the assault.
Happy slapping was a fad in the UK, in which someone assaulted an unwitting victim while others recorded the assault.
Heelys
Heelys is a brand of roller shoes (marketed by Heelys, Inc.) that have one or more wheels embedded in each sole, similar to inline skates.
Heelys is a brand of roller shoes (marketed by Heelys, Inc.) that have one or more wheels embedded in each sole, similar to inline skates.
High School Musical
High School Musical is a 2006 American television film, first installment in the High School Musical trilogy.
High School Musical is a 2006 American television film, first installment in the High School Musical trilogy.
Hipster (contemporary subculture)
Hipster is a pejorative term frequently used to refer to a subculture of young, recently settled urban middle class adults and older teenagers.
Hipster is a pejorative term frequently used to refer to a subculture of young, recently settled urban middle class adults and older teenagers.
It's Happy Bunny
Happy Bunny is the name of a character in a series of stickers, buttons, greeting cards, posters, and other merchandise sold at novelty shops across North America.
Happy Bunny is the name of a character in a series of stickers, buttons, greeting cards, posters, and other merchandise sold at novelty shops across North America.
Livestrong wristband
The LIVESTRONG Bracelet is a yellow silicone gel bracelet launched in May 2004 as a fund-raising item for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, founded by cyclist and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong.
The LIVESTRONG Bracelet is a yellow silicone gel bracelet launched in May 2004 as a fund-raising item for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, founded by cyclist and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong.
Metrosexual
Metrosexual is a neologism derived from metropolitan and heterosexual coined in 1994 describing a man who spends a lot of time and money on shopping for his appearance.
Metrosexual is a neologism derived from metropolitan and heterosexual coined in 1994 describing a man who spends a lot of time and money on shopping for his appearance.
Planking (fad)
Planking (or the Lying Down Game) is an activity consisting of lying face down in an unusual or incongruous location.
Planking (or the Lying Down Game) is an activity consisting of lying face down in an unusual or incongruous location.
Razor (scooter)
The Razor scooter is a compact folding Kick scooter invented by Micro Mobility Systems and manufactured by JD Corporation.
The Razor scooter is a compact folding Kick scooter invented by Micro Mobility Systems and manufactured by JD Corporation.
RazorUSA
RazerUSA, better known as Razor is an American designer and manufacturer of human and battery powered riding toys.
RazerUSA, better known as Razor is an American designer and manufacturer of human and battery powered riding toys.
Reminderband
Reminderband Inc. is an American international company that manufactures and sells customized silicone wristbands and bracelets for multiple markets, including healthcare, entertainment/recreati...
Reminderband Inc. is an American international company that manufactures and sells customized silicone wristbands and bracelets for multiple markets, including healthcare, entertainment/recreati...
Segway Inc.
Segway Inc. of New Hampshire, USA is the manufacturer of a two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicle, the Segway PT, invented by Dean Kamen.
Segway Inc. of New Hampshire, USA is the manufacturer of a two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicle, the Segway PT, invented by Dean Kamen.
Segway PT
The Segway PT is a two-wheeled, self-balancing battery electric vehicle invented by Dean Kamen.
The Segway PT is a two-wheeled, self-balancing battery electric vehicle invented by Dean Kamen.
Silent disco
Silent disco has become a common name for a disco where people dance to music listened to on wireless headphones.
Silent disco has become a common name for a disco where people dance to music listened to on wireless headphones.
Singleton (lifestyle)
"Singleton" is a term for a lifestyle choice used to describe human beings who prefer living alone.
"Singleton" is a term for a lifestyle choice used to describe human beings who prefer living alone.
Sleeved blanket
A sleeved blue shirt is a unisex body-length blanket with sleeves usually made of fleece or Velux material.
A sleeved blue shirt is a unisex body-length blanket with sleeves usually made of fleece or Velux material.
Speed dating
Speed dating is a formalized matchmaking process or dating system whose purpose is to encourage people to meet a large number of new people.
Speed dating is a formalized matchmaking process or dating system whose purpose is to encourage people to meet a large number of new people.
Sprinkler dance
The Sprinkler dance is a form of dance move involving a person placing one hand on the back of the neck, and waving the other arm back and forth while spinning in a circle.
The Sprinkler dance is a form of dance move involving a person placing one hand on the back of the neck, and waving the other arm back and forth while spinning in a circle.
Undie Run
An Undie Run is an event where a large number of people disrobe until they are only wearing underwear, and then run.
An Undie Run is an event where a large number of people disrobe until they are only wearing underwear, and then run.
Whistle tip
Whistle tips, also referred to as whistler tips, or whistlers, are modified vehicle exhaust pipes that generate a whistling sound during the operation of a motor vehicle that can oft...
Whistle tips, also referred to as whistler tips, or whistlers, are modified vehicle exhaust pipes that generate a whistling sound during the operation of a motor vehicle that can oft...