Each generation has its time to set trends, and Millennials are no different. Some trends become part of our cultural heritage, while others sail into the moonlight as the generation ages.
Here, Millennials share the trends they created that they think will fade.
Secret Passages
Secret passages have always held allure but are usually limited to giant mansions. Millennials build secret rooms in their suburban homes, but we aren’t sure future generations will love them as much as we do.
Layering
Millennial fashion relies on layers. We wear tanks under long-sleeved shirts under short-sleeved shirts under jackets.
Fast Casual
Casual dining is out; fast casual is in! At least, according to Millennials, who prefer to grab a bite at places like Chipotle and Cava. Unfortunately, inflation is pricing lots of folks out of these dining options.
Painted Cabinets
Millennials take gorgeous hardwood cabinets and paint them in bright, gaudy colors. Future generations will cringe at the destruction.
Neutrals
Does the Millennial generation have any flair? You wouldn’t think so if you stepped into their homes, which are covered with drab neutral paints and lack personality.
Updating it All
Millennials buy gorgeous old homes, then rip everything out to “modernize” them. What’s the point of purchasing a historical house if you’re going to destroy all the history?
Quirky Baby Names
People who see children as accessories sentence them to a lifetime of misery with “quirky” names that are impossible to spell. Kids with these horrible names will probably name their own children something easy like “John” and “Beth.”
Autotune
Does anyone actually sing anymore? Autotune hit the markets while Millennials were in high school, and the fake music is so ubiquitous we can barely recognize it anymore. Future generations will want authenticity.
We Hope.
Farmhouse Decor
Millennials who don’t do drab opted for the farmhouse look, decorating everything with chickens, hay, and barnyard doors.
Posting Pictures of Children
The Millennial generation pioneered the internet. The newness meant they didn’t consider the long-term effects of some of their online behaviors, like posting pictures of their children everywhere. Younger generations who grow up without privacy will probably value privacy more.
Self-Diagnosis
Millennials helped shine a spotlight on mental health issues, but they overdid it with all the self-diagnosis. People who’ve never seen a doctor claim they have ADHD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, and a whole host of other medical conditions.
Hopefully, healthcare will become more affordable, and people who think they may have a condition can actually see a doctor for help.
Pet Parents
Millennials are obsessed with their pets to an unhealthy degree. Dogs don’t need to accompany us everywhere. They don’t need therapists and daycare. Let’s hope younger generations bring common sense back to pet ownership.
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Source: Reddit