The 80's sure were funny...

We laugh now at the crazy 80's: the fitness craze (Let's get physical anyone?), teen wolf, side ponies that were crimped and in a hot pink, acid washed scrunchies... oh, the list goes on.

Have you stopped and asked yourself: what will we laugh at asking ourselves "seriously?" tomorrow? How about: Leggings and Ugg boots, or sunglasses worn by Kanye West... or the Snuggie!

The Snuggie is an incredibly unassuming successful product. It is essentially a housecoat/bathrobe on backwards. Yet, it's been wildly successful, check out the ad:



Do you want one? You probably laughed at the ridiculous situations. But is that why is was so successful - because it was so ridiculous? The internet and specifically things like youtube, have given consumers a forum to parody this product - which in turn has actually made it more successful. As the internet evolves and developes, the way products are made successful will also change, evolve and adapt. I can't wait to Snuggie 2.0.

So why didn't this gem from the 80's take off? Maybe all it needed was a good parody and social forum..... please, enjoy - I did.