Trends in this day and age, with social media and the internet, come and go fast. They can be about clothing brands, food places, celebrities, or TV shows. The real question is: are these things that trend overhyped, underhyped, or worth the hype?

First of all, we should talk about what makes things trend. Often, things trend through social media. When celebrities or influencers endorse something or show that they like something, people want to try it out for themselves, making it popular. This promotion can cause the trending product to become more difficult to find.

Now let’s talk about some specific trends, and if they are overhyped, underhyped, or worth the hype. Let’s first discuss Parke.

Parke is a popular sweatshirt brand. The sweatshirts that went viral have a mockneck and run extremely oversized. People who want the new sweatshirt drops have to wake up super early in the morning to even have a shot at getting one. Some people are so desperate that they will settle for one that’s not even their size, just to have one.

Parke mocknecks are also pricey, ranging from $100 to $150 just for one sweatshirt. This money could be used to buy at least three sweatshirts from a different store. In conclusion, I think Parke mock necks are overhyped, and students agree with that.

Grace Stauffeneker, senior, said, “I think the Parke mockneck sweatshirts are overhyped. I think they are cute but not worth the money they cost, and they really aren’t anything that special or unique.”

Another popular trend is Raising Cane’s. Raising Cane’s is a popular fast food place known for its meal that comes with chicken tenders, French fries, a slice of Texas toast, and Cane’s signature sauce. Raisin Canes went viral on TikTok for their signature sauce, and people have tried it out for themselves. 

People have mixed opinions about whether Canes is overhyped, underhyped, or worth the hype.

“I think Raisin Canes is overhyped. It really isn’t as good as people make it seem,” said Breon McRae, senior.

Natasha Ortiz, a sophomore, said, “Raisin Canes is worth the hype. Every part of their food is good and it deserved the hype it got.”

The next trend that has been extremely popular lately is Needoh’s. Needohs are a brand of squishy sensory toys that were intended for little kids, but have grown super popular among teens. Teens have been collecting them, and due to their demand, they have become extremely hard to find, and the ones that you can find are overpriced.

Ally Schuh, junior, said, “I love Needohs, I think they are underhyped… I collect them and have a whole collection. I really think they deserve the hype they get.”

Recently, the water bottles that everyone has been getting and using are Owalas. Owalas come in many different colors and are thermos water bottles that keep your water cold and keep the ice from melting. 

“I think Owalas are worth the hype. They keep my water cold all day, and they come in a lot of cute colors. It’s the best water bottle I have used before,” said Ortiz.

Stauffeneker said, “I like Owalas, they work well. I think they deserve the hype they get.”

Chipotle, a fast-food Mexican restaurant, has gained attention from people over the years. Some people claim it is the best Mexican food around, while some people disagree and think it doesn’t deserve the attention it gets.

“Honestly, I think Chipotle is overhyped. It’s really not that good, and there are better Mexican food options. I’m not a fan,” said McRae.

Whether people find these trends overhyped, underhyped, or worth the hype, these trends will fade out, and new ones will occur.