trendwatch 2006

in my circle, i'm considered a bit of a trendsetter. did i mention that this circle consists of some cats and me? oh snap! i snapped myself. anyway, here are some trends i'm predicting that will be in/out in 2006:

in: jitterbugs out: bedbugs
in: ironing out: irony
in: mom jeans out: your self-esteem
in: john deere riding lawnmowers out: wheelchairs
in: excel out: word
in: chinese water torture out: brazilian bikini wax
in: spandau ballet out: pilates
in: frat boys wearing checkered button downs untucked out: frat boys wearing striped button downs untucked
in: carbuncles out: boils

really, this list could go on and on and on...