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From Cat's Cradle to Social Media: Trend Evolution

3/20/2026

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Story summary
  • A discussion explains how cultural trends spread before the Internet, showing a slower, regional process.
  • Participants recall Cat’s Cradle being played globally in the 1990s.
  • They note trends moved slowly, shaped by regional interactions, local media, and social gatherings.
  • Music stores and radio stations played key roles in disseminating trends.
  • The discussion contrasts past methods with social media, which accelerates dissemination and makes influencers the primary trendsetters.