Season 2 · Episode 10
Episode S2E10 - Garbage Pail Kids and Other Glorious 80s Fads
August 21, 20251h 6mExplicit
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Show Notes
In this episode of 'Collective Loathing,' the hosts dive into the nostalgia of 1980s fads. They cover everything from the iconic Rubik's Cubes and Teddy Ruxpin to the quirky fashion statements like neon colors and jelly bracelets. Felix, #Hollywood, and The Silver Fox reminisce about their favorite trends, including Trapper Keepers, Swatch watches, and Garbage Pail Kids. The episode also touches on more modern fads, like the Labubu phenomenon, drawing fascinating parallels between past and present. Dive into the memories and enjoy some light-hearted discussions on the fads that defined a generation. 00:00 Introduction to the Forgotten Generation 01:47 AARP Emails and Aging Realities 04:20 Happy Hour Misadventures 06:44 Listener Messages and Teenage Antics 10:30 K-Pop and Demon Hunters 13:36 World's Wacky News: Shrimp and Poop 28:59 Fads and Trends of the 80s 33:40 The Rubik's Cube Phenomenon 34:37 Nostalgic Toys and Fads 42:29 Fashion Trends of the 80s 51:48 Iconic Watches and Accessories 58:19 Creepy Toys and Collectibles 01:00:34 Garbage Pail Kids Craze 01:05:22 Wrapping Up and Future Plans