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2016 trend: nostalgia on TikTok

Users recall 2016—the rise in fingerboard sales

In the first week of January, TikTok searches for "2016" increased by 452%, and 1.7 million posts have already appeared under the hashtag #2016. The nostalgia trend for things from ten years ago has boosted sales of accessories, particularly fingerboards and selfie sticks. According to researchers, the popularity of 2016 photos is linked to the collective memory of the year's "golden" moment. Stefania Winnicke took a "trip back in time," analyzing why exactly 2016 remained so close to people's hearts.

Summary:

The "2016" trend on TikTok led to increased search queries and sales of fingerboards and selfie sticks.