For some of us it was Mood Rings and Pukka Shell necklaces, others Pet Rocks or Sea Monkeys – but whatever your crime – the 70’s certainly had its fair share of fads and crazes.

It was an era which didn’t descriminate either – young or old – there was always a new sub-culture just waiting in the wings – complete with its own group of disciples – looking to spread the word of ‘faddism’.

From Farah Fawcett hairstyles to safari suits, toe socks and silk disco jackets – fashion aficionados would certainly be in hot water should their collective cases sit before even a benevolent style jury.

Then we had your creative types with their string art and lava lamps – your blokey types with their ‘breaker, breaker, 10-4 Big Buddy’ CB radio’s.

We had the entertainers with their constant fondue parties and of course everyone under the age of 16, complete with Atari, gonks and Surfer Sam skateboards.

Of course where would we be today without special mention to those brave souls who brought ‘streaking’ to today’s sporting venacular?

There were ‘dingbats’and macramé, silkworm collections and tie dying – in fact my mind was so irretrievably infatuated with Coke Cola yo yo’s, football and Kung Fu cards that there’s bound to be scores – no – hundreds more that still probably have us scratching our heads.

So, what was your favourite fad of the 70’s?

No matter how recalcitrant – we salute you!

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