Hype That Fizzled: 19 Things Promised as The Next Big Thing
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A BuzzFeed/Yahoo roundup crowdsources reader anecdotes about 19 once-hyped “next big things” that bombed or faded, from Ephemeral tattoos and physical media to Google+ and Segways. The piece catalogues nostalgia-worthy misfires (3D movies, Crystal Pepsi, Talkboy, Nintendo Virtual Boy, hoverboards, curved TVs, etc.), highlighting how hype often outpaced reality and left lasting cultural footprints despite their flop status.
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