: The Norwegian concept of "Friluftsliv" (free air life) took off, leading to an 80% increase in park visits and a surge in "Gorpcore" fashion—tactical hiking gear worn for everyday style.
: "Video essays"—hours-long dissections of pop culture—gained mainstream traction. For example, creator Jenny Nicholson earned millions of views for a 2.5-hour analysis of The Vampire Diaries 3. Key Lifestyle Trends of 2021
The content within these videos reflected a world re-prioritizing health and ethics:
: The Norwegian concept of "Friluftsliv" (free air life) took off, leading to an 80% increase in park visits and a surge in "Gorpcore" fashion—tactical hiking gear worn for everyday style.
: "Video essays"—hours-long dissections of pop culture—gained mainstream traction. For example, creator Jenny Nicholson earned millions of views for a 2.5-hour analysis of The Vampire Diaries 3. Key Lifestyle Trends of 2021
The content within these videos reflected a world re-prioritizing health and ethics:
