Fads for the Ages: A select chronology of fads

Last week we posted on the latest fad sweeping the nation – Silly Bandz.  Those silicon rubber bands are just the latest from a long line of fads.  We had a look at some other ones that have taken America by storm: How long did they last?  What was their appeal? What was their downfall?  We hope you enjoy our chronology of fads, Fads for the Ages, as much as we enjoyed putting it together.  Click the image to view full size.