by Fad Files
Adam and Erin are curious about fads: specifically why they blow up and what makes them disappear. Each week, they'll dig into a new decade to try to understand the rise and fall of a forgotten American icon. If you're into outrageous personalities, pop culture oddities, and fashion choices that make you hide your old photos - this one's for you.
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May 15, 2024
<p>Business in the front, party in the back, glorious all over. It's a fun one to close out Season 2. On this episode, Adam and Erin discuss how ancient warriors sported the Kentucky Waterfall, the surprising recent history of the actual term "mullet", and the thrilling international scene of hairstyle competitions. Although, as a 12-year-old Australian might tell you... "It's not a hairstyle. It's a lifestyle."</p> <p><br></p> <p>We'll be taking another short break, but in the meantime please feel free to connect with us at [email protected] or on instagram @fadfilespod. We'd love to hear your ideas and stories!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Select Sources: </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.history.com/news/mullet-hair-style-rebels-history-ancient-rome-ben-franklin" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">History.com's comprehensive history of the mullet</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/17/t-magazine/mullets-hair-trend.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">NY Times' article: "What the Mullet Means Now"</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehairhistorian/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Hair Historian on instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2018/feb/26/its-not-a-hairstyle-its-a-lifestyle-scenes-from-australias-first-mullet-festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Guardian's article on Australia's inaugural mullet competition</a></li> </ul>
May 8, 2024
<p>We're pointing at our ears, and then giving you a big creepy smile. Art! In this episode, Erin tells Adam about the ancient origins of "the clown's silent cousin" (terrifying), Marcel Marceau's badass World War II heroics, and whether or not you have to "get it" to appreciate it. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Select Sources:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.mime.info/history-lust.html#:~:text=In%20Greece%2C%20the%20first%20recorded,the%20chorus%20sang%20or%20recited" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Mime.info</a> and <a href="https://seatup.com/blog/the-theater-art-of-miming-through-the-ages/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">SeatUp</a> articles on the history of Miming</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naXMPbd2pJ4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Marcel Marceau's "The Mask Maker"</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e_-nIkIVQY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Shields and Yarnells' "Robots Having Breakfast" (The Muppet Show)</a></li> </ul>
May 1, 2024
<p>Ever been stuck with nothing good to wear to a party? Then ever quickly cut something out of felt, slap a patch on it, and have it become an international fashion sensation? In this episode, Erin tells Adam about the inspiring DIY history of poodle skirts, the Dior "New Look" femininity of it all, and the long-lasting impact of three little sassy dachshunds. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Select Sources:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.folkwear.com/blogs/news/how-the-poodleskirt-came-to-be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Folkwear</a> and <a href="https://littlethings.com/lifestyle/the-poodle-skirt/2559511-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Little Things</a> articles on the history of the poodle skirt (great pictures!)</li> <li><a href="https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1950-1959/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Fashion Institute of Technology's Fashion History Timeline</a></li> </ul>
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