2010 Snapshot
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The Vibe
Pop Culture
Instagram Launch
Slang
"No Filter"
Price Check
Gas: $2.79
Notable Deaths
J.D. Salinger, Alexander McQueen, Leslie Nielsen
Music & Style
EDM Pop
World Affairs
Arab Spring
Afghan Surge
Yearly Summary
- Global Events: The Deepwater Horizon oil spill becomes the largest marine oil spill in history. The Arab Spring begins in Tunisia. The 'Affordable Care Act' is signed into law in the US.
- Culture & Mood: The decade of the 'Selfie' begins as Instagram launches. Inception leaves audiences questioning reality. The world is captivated by the rescue of 33 Chilean miners.
- Fashion & Slang: Skinny jeans reach peak popularity and 'Hipster' culture (beards and flannel) goes mainstream. 'Swag.'
- Fun Fact: 2010 was the year the Apple iPad was released, creating a new category of device between the phone and the laptop!