2008 Snapshot
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The Vibe
Pop Culture
Financial Crisis
Slang
"Staycation"
Price Check
Gas: $3.27
Notable Deaths
Heath Ledger, Paul Newman, Charlton Heston
Music & Style
Indie Pop
World Affairs
Obama Election
Russo-Georgian
Yearly Summary
- Global Events: Barack Obama is elected the first African American US President. The global financial crisis hits full force. The Beijing Olympics showcase China’s global rise.
- Culture & Mood: A 'Hope and Change' energy clashing with deep economic fear. Marvel launches its cinematic universe with Iron Man.
- Fashion & Slang: Scarves worn in summer and neon 'shutter shades.' 'Yes We Can.'
- Fun Fact: 2008 was the year the App Store launched, creating an entirely new economy for developers, and Airbnb was founded.