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...inspiring and repulsive act made you cringe in "A Fish Called Wanda" and probably yak on your lei at the Owl Luau. But in fleshing out the vague tradition invoked by these modern-day incidents, the fact is: Our experience constitutes the wriggling tail end of an intensely popular fad of the late 1930s...

Author: By Sarah L. Gore, | Title: Fifteen Minutes: (Gulp): A Brief History of Goldfish Swallowing | 10/14/1999 | See Source »

CROSSKATES Gimmick: Meld in-line skates, skis and dirt bikes New fad? [rated 2 Michael Jordan heads] Look freaky and dangerous, which helps...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Toe Jam | 9/20/1999 | See Source »

STRENGTH SHOES Gimmick: Build calf muscle by redistributing weight New fad? [rated 1/2 Michael Jordan head] Had some fans for 13 years, but haven't caught...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Toe Jam | 9/20/1999 | See Source »

REEBOK SNOWSHOES Gimmick: Hip look for old, high-calorie-burning fave New fad? [rated 3 Michael Jordan heads] Way cool, but Reebok's last entry, sliding, was a flop...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Toe Jam | 9/20/1999 | See Source »

SALOMON GRINDERS Gimmick: Slide along stairs or banisters without skates New fad? [rated 4 Michael Jordan heads] Sport even has an edgy name: "freestyle walking...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Toe Jam | 9/20/1999 | See Source »

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