European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 03, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse Fads �?T90 Quot Dick Tracy Quot fever in the United states did t run quite As High As merchandisers had hoped. The brazilian dance lambada came and went in 1990. Above a scene from Quot set the night on by Geneva Collins associated press r a. T a. A a a. _. A. A a novelties that achieved their 15 minutes of Fame in 1990 ranged from the electronic to the idiotic. Catch them while you can. Some already have joined pet rocks mood rings and those goofy dancing Flowers in memory s Bottom drawer. _. Slap wraps and crackers proved As irresistible to Young Consumers As their noise proved irritating to adults. The wraps and their Many imitators Are fabric covered strips of springy Metal that Coil around the wrist when smacked against it. Crackers sold under the name Klika and Newton s Yoyo Are Sticks with plastic balls that bang together. When operated properly they sound like an Avalanche of pingpong balls. A a. A a a parents addled by the Racket bought peace of mind by giving the kiddies hand held video games such As came boy Lynx and Turbo express. Big kids dressed in business attire played with the wizard an electronic appointment Book and poet an ism compatible computer the size. Of a paperback., on the fashion front Latex bicycle pants were big preferably in colors previously limited to jello. The 1990 Power tie came in Lush verdant Floral. Catsuits a new name for the old one piece Bodysuit were worn by women who stayed in shape by race walking step training or skating on rollerblade. Underachieving Bart Simpson was the Mug of Choice fur to shirts followed closely by a Black Bart Knockoff and Nelson Mandela. Nose piercing replaced the Multi piercing of ears in the 80s tattoos were discovered by yuppies who had them positioned to hide under professional attire. Baby Beehive hairdos made a minor comeback. A v the lambada the sexy brazilian Bunp and grind a a a a a a came and went faster than you can say the. Forbidden dance Quot leaving a Trail of hot hued flounced minis in its Wake. It s too Early to Tell if Tho Barman Bart Simpson s a a dance that debuted in a december video can fill the void a ogling a the dance style that incorporates the exaggerated freeze action poses of models a was spreading from Gay clubs to straight ones. The really adventurous tried jumping _ strapping their Ankles to elastic cords and plunging off Cliffs to Stop inches above water. 1 he really sedentary stayed Home to watch twin peaks or All 11 hours of the1 pcs documentary the civil War. On the Large screen Dick Tracy did not leave awash in yellow fedoras As its merchandisers hoped but a Cowa Bunga a teenage mutant ninja was Suc h a hit its went on a 40-c Ity Rock to Roll. Tour. The turtles taste for Piz a notwithstanding tie Comfort Fooce of 1990 was Bistro farce risotto was Given the. Dubious Honor of being made into a prepackaged mix organic produce fizzled at the supermarket and a little.1 benzene in the Perrier did t quench America s thirst for bottled water. Microbreweries made a Niche for. Themselves extra lean extra expensive Quot designer beef was still struggling. Want to express your opinion on the ephemera of a a 1990? there s even a faddish Gizmo for that. Press the Button on the final word and the $16.95 electronic device swears in either a or a rated language. Oops make that nc-17. January 3, 7997 stripes Magazine 3
