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[–] clearedtoland@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago (3 children)

As a dad?l, this new world terrifies me. The craziest trends that caught on for me were Pokémon cards, tamagotchi, and Uno.

[–] soloner@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think these kinds of things wouldn't appeal to most kids. But I do worry a lot about those with body dysmorphia feeling desperate and irrational trying to find a solution.

[–] dustyData@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

The Internet preying on individuals with mental health issues? Naaaah! that never happens.

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[–] lolrightythen@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I'll argue that jnco jeans were a safety hazard. Maybe fire hazard

[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Those were wild times. I wasn't even allowed to play pogs. Not even sure why really

[–] jawa21@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They were banned in a lot of schools because it was considered gambling.