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People and Things that wouldn’t be missed in 2013:
Every year, sometimes every season, people find themselves trying new styles, exploring new avenues, revisiting old ones and often following the trends of popular culture.
Sometimes these trends end up being staples to a new era in technology, fashion or social media. But admit it, sometimes you just want to punch the next person who starts dancing “Gangnam Style.”
Some of the things that most people wouldn’t mind saying goodbye to for 2013 include: Yes, we already gave it away, “Gangnam Style.” Both the song and the dance from K-Pop sensation Psy have had their fair share of attention.
The song is borderline “Macarena” with how repetitive and trendy it was, but it’s just time that he either releases a new hit or people stop playing it.
Staying on the music scene, a few of the tween heartthrobs that most wouldn’t mind seeing go (into either an insane asylum or a desolate island in the middle of nowhere with no bottle to send messages in) would be Taylor Swift, known to all KROQ listeners as Taydolf Switler, and Justin Bieber.
The reasons for leaving these two gems in 2012 should be obvious, so the long list isn’t even going to be bothered with.
Another couple of Hollywood gems that shouldn’t be allowed to make the pop-culture trend shift into 2013 are Lindsay Lohan and Amanda Bynes.
In fact, all young child stars that have been arrested more than once should probably just give up.
Although there may be many more people and things that could be mentioned on the list of things that should stay in 2012, there are a variety of new trends that many can’t get enough of, and for good reason!
People and Things that we can’t wait to see next year:
Give the world more Instagram! Although Facebook owns the smartphone application, many users have actually started using it more than the parent company.
With the ability to share photos instead of trying to think of funny or smart status updates, Instagram is definitely something that will stick around.
Who doesn’t love seeing the hashtag pages dedicated to puppies, sloths and purple hair?
Speaking of purple hair, some beauty trends that should stick around in the new year include “ombre” hair and accented fingernails.
The “ombre” style is best described as a darker shade from root to about 70 percent of the hair length with a lighter color (usually blonde) for the remaining 30 percent of the hair length.
Accent nails, although many take them to a ridiculous level with 3-D images and such, are most easily described as having one different colored nail, which is called the “accent nail.”
Going back to the digital online media, another thing that has saved many people from boredom or creative stunts, thanks should be given to Pinterest.
A site dedicated to helping people everywhere cook, decorate and bring out all kinds of creative juices.
As far as the celebrities that haven’t been voted off the island, so to speak, it’s fairly easy to assume that most people (both men and women) can’t get enough of Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Mila Kunis. Talented, funny and extremely easy on the eyes, these two are welcome in 2013 with open arms.
Another welcome trend is the food truck. Although they have been around for years, the hype that took over the world of the food truck business is not something to be overlooked.
With pit stops that make lunch easy and accessible, coming to you instead of wasting your own gas and delicious food for reasonable prices, food trucks are only getting bigger.
So even though not everyone is on Instagram or Pinterest, and not everyone is a Mila Kunis or Joseph Gordon-Levitt fan, these various trends and people have proven to be something to pay attention to for the future.
This article was written for and ran in The Daily Titan. Link: http://www.dailytitan.com/2012/12/2012s-good-bad-and-unwelcomed/
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