2002 Snapshot
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The Vibe
Pop Culture
American Idol
Slang
"Fo Shizzle"
Price Check
Gas: $1.36
Notable Deaths
Queen Mother, Richard Nixon, Johnny Unitas
Music & Style
Pop Rock
World Affairs
Euro Currency
War on Terror
Yearly Summary
- Global Events: The Euro officially enters circulation in 12 European countries. The Department of Homeland Security is created in the US. The first Mars Odyssey findings suggest water ice on the red planet.
- Culture & Mood: American Idol premieres, launching a new era of talent-based reality TV. Post-punk revival bands like The Strokes and The White Stripes dominate 'indie' culture.
- Fashion & Slang: Ugg boots and Juicy Couture. If you're joking, you say 'Psych!'
- Fun Fact: 2002 was the year Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) became the first film to pass $100 million in a single weekend.