Difference Between a Fad and a Trend

A fad by definition is a short-term event, what some may

call a “flash in the pan.” A trend on the other hand, has
the potential of becoming a long-term influence on the
future of a market. The two may resemble each other at
first, but there is almost always a definite beginning and
end to a fad.
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FAD and TREND
DURATION: Some examples are: hula
A FAD has unexpected popularly, hoops Rubik’s cube
but disappears just as quickly as Cabbage Patch Kids
it appears. The lifespan of most Pokemon. FADS. Movies,
fads is notoriously short, but if a books, song, television
fad item becomes a trend , it can programs
remain popularly for decades
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FAD and TREND
INDUSTRY IT AFFECTS
A FAD often appears in a single industry and rarely crosses over into others.
The 1980s fashion fad of parachute pants, trousers made a thin nylon
material, did not become an accepted element of the youth culture or the
music culture. The recent introduction of Apple’s iPod, on the other hand,
crossed over into the worlds of fashion, wireless communication and music.
Portable electronic devices have become a trend, while fashions such as leg
warmers or parachute pants remain fads hopelessly trapped in time.
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FAD and TREND
INDUSTRY IT ACCEPTANCE
Investing in a fad item can be risky for companies known for setting trends. It can be very
difficult to tell companies often have the flexibility necessary to promote a faddish item,
while larger, companies tend to wait until the initial smoke clears and trend can be
determined. A similar difference between a fad and a trend also appeared in the fitness
industry. An emphasis on core exercises and the reduction of abdominal fat became a trend,
but a number of faddish exercise devices appeared suddenly on television screens
everywhere. Some of these exercise devices were shown to be ineffective or even
dangerous for the user, while others became part of the trend towards better health and
weight reduction.
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FAD and TREND
THE PERCEPTION OF OVERALL QUALITY
FAD items are rarely expected to endure, but trends tend to survive the
decade in which they werecreated
The student will be group into 4. the students will present
an activity that shows a trend or fad in our society, it may
be in a form of:
1. News reporting
2. Dancing
3. Singing
4. Acting
5. Drawing