2016 trend
Definition
A cultural, fashion, or internet phenomenon that peaked in popularity during the year 2016, often referenced nostalgically or ironically in retrospect.
Any viral fad, meme, style, or social media craze emblematic of 2016's zeitgeist, such as Pokémon GO or the Mannequin Challenge.
Examples
Pokémon GO was the 2016 trend that tricked couch potatoes into accidental fitness quests, only for most to trip over virtual Zubats.
The Mannequin Challenge became a 2016 trend where everyone froze like bad statues, proving humans can't stay still even when challenged.
Dabbing swept through as the 2016 trend, turning weddings and award shows into awkward armpit sneeze festivals.
Millennial pink defined the 2016 trend in fashion, making everything from lattes to lawsuits blushingly unavoidable.