2017's trends spanned cutesy food fads, serious social movements, and silly distractions from US politics. With Donald J. Trump's presidency beginning that year, politics seeped into pop culture. The first family was entertaining, with SNL's impressions - Alec Baldwin's Trump and Melissa McCarthy's Sean Spicer - providing laughs. Many felt sorry for Melania Trump's sad demeanor. The Kardashians, our other 'first family,' influenced teens with contouring and athleisure wear. Kendall Jenner's Pepsi commercial was ridiculed. New TV shows emerged, and long-running series had huge plot twists. The solar eclipse captivated everyone. Millennials were advised to ditch avocado toast to buy houses, and the color pink remained popular. What 2017 news trends do you remember discussing with friends? Vote for the trends you recall and add any missing ones.
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