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[–] clearedtoland 25 points 4 months 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 13 points 4 months 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 1 points 4 months ago

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

/s

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] lolrightythen 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

He's back! And in pog form!

[–] lolrightythen 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Can confirm. Fell asleep at a friend's house and he lit my jncos on fire.