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What's one overdone thing that is popular now but everyone will embarrassed by in 5 years time?

745 replies

Trulyatraditionalman · 26/03/2021 15:09

I'll start:

High waisted trousers with crop tops
Lip liner that goes over the top of cupid's bow

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VeniVidiWeeWee · 26/03/2021 15:27

@Chamber

"I think it's already well on the way out but prosecco. It's a (mostly) cheap alternative to champagne because I don't like it".

Fixed that for you. HTH

Itsjustaride8w737 · 26/03/2021 15:28

Grey decor
Filler lips
TikTok
Huge dark eyebrows, especially on fair skinned peoole or those with small faces

Scarby9 · 26/03/2021 15:28

Candles in the shape of a human torso.
And yes, pampas grass! I remember it from the 70s when it slowly disintegrated into the unlit grate in the fireplace.

LemonadeFromLemons · 26/03/2021 15:29

Dark blue or green painted kitchen cabinets, dark coloured wall paint and velvet furniture.

eatsleepread · 26/03/2021 15:30

I think it'll take more than 5 years for some of these to shift!

Houlyerwhisht · 26/03/2021 15:30

Inflatable hot tubs
Live, Laugh, Love

joystir59 · 26/03/2021 15:32

Mustard and grey.

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 26/03/2021 15:32

Geometric paint patterns on walls done with duct tape over lockdown.

joystir59 · 26/03/2021 15:34

Heavy make up. Lip filler. Straightened hair. Nail art.

AmyFl · 26/03/2021 15:36

Posing with a pout in photos

joystir59 · 26/03/2021 15:37

New manual shift cars. New gas appliances and boilers. High street shops. Party politics. The fishing industry.

lubeybooby · 26/03/2021 15:38

highlighting the philtrum under your nose, thinking that's your cupids bow, (it's not) but it just gives the person a glowing shiny white hitler tache

Diverseopinions · 26/03/2021 15:38

I hope more cycle paths will be built, preferably away from traffic and car lanes, as it worries me a great deal when I see cyclists undertaking and risking lights; parents with contraptions for ferrying little ones fixed to the front or back of their bikes and heading forward along the inside of traffic. Electric scooters and roller skaters on busy roads worry me still more. I think the cyclists and scooterists are very vulnerable - especially with no helmets on.

I'm not a fan of cyclists mixing in with cars, and I think in future we may look back and feel that the vogue for mixing fuel/ electric powered cars with open and unprotected two-wheelers has just been too dangerous.

babbaloushka · 26/03/2021 15:38

Those skin tight bicycle shorts being worn as a fashion (mostly by younger women)

Fairyliz · 26/03/2021 15:41

Leggings.
If you are 6ft tall with legs up to your armpits you look fabulous. For everyone else it looks ridiculous, just emphasises your rolls of fat and makes your legs look stumpy.

SplendidSuns1000 · 26/03/2021 15:42

Dressing like a grandparent from the 80s with ridiculous glasses, sweater vests and stupid big trousers. Big trainers too, and the stupid 90s fashions coming back like tiny sunglasses, tops and handbags that only fit one lip balm. I've seen people have bought old tiny mobiles as props to fit in their tiny bags. And they all think they're original! Wear what you want but don't act like you're the first person to think of it. If someone designed those clothes it means someone definitely wore them before you!

mummymeister · 26/03/2021 15:45

porno pout photos
filters that make you look sparkly/like a cat or dog
Eyebrows that look like cat tails
Man buns
The word "hun"
Any face book post that tells that little story that always starts with "she looked strong, she was... or she always picked herself up" why?? why post these???

CuthbertDibbleandGrubb · 26/03/2021 15:45

The government of Mr Johnson. No-one will admit to thinking they handled any aspect of the pandemic other than vaccination in any way competently.

Agree about Tik Tok.

Notmoresugar · 26/03/2021 15:46

Cheap and nasty feature wall paper.

Beseigedbykillersquirrels · 26/03/2021 15:48

All the wanky hipster shite like serving lasagne in a flip flop and 'deconstructed' desserts that are basically just ingredients on a plate, coupled with thinking overturned beer crates as seats is acceptable, let alone cool.

FreekStar · 26/03/2021 15:48

Artificial grass
Big ugly trainers
Brushed up eyebrows
Massive pillow clutch bags
Highlighter in stripes!
Masks!

Hoppinggreen · 26/03/2021 15:48

My plumber came round yesterday to quote for our new ensuite. He asked what colour units were were having (not grey) and he said “well thank fuck for that”
(I do know him very well by the way)

ItsALovelyDayToday · 26/03/2021 15:49

Contouring and Facetuned photos where people look like video game characters

Overly mucked about with faces - inflated duck lips, cheek fillers, botox, bizarre eyebrows

Ridiculously long nails - how does anyone do anything with those on??

SwedishK · 26/03/2021 15:49

Definitely the eyebrows, fake tan and for the males those skinny sweat pant bottoms.

It would be great if we could move towards a more natural look now that the Kardashians are off the telly.

Propercoppertop · 26/03/2021 15:49

Gender reveal parties with cannons and balloon popping and different coloured sponge cakes (cringe)