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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Wisconsin chapter.

As this decade comes to a close, here are some of the things that defined the 2010’s (in no particular order).

 

10 Defining Artists:

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  1. Adele

  2. Rihanna

  3. Nicki Minaj

  4. Bruno Mars

  5. One Direction

  6. Justin Bieber

  7. Lady Gaga

  8. Drake

  9. Taylor Swift

  10. Beyonce

 

10 Defining Fashion Trends:

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  1. Platform Sneakers

  2. Athleisure

  3. Mom Jeans

  4. Tiny Sunglasses

  5. Leggings 

  6. Skinny Jeans

  7. High Waisted Clothing

  8. Crop Tops

  9. Rompers

  10. Uggs

 

 

10 Defining Celeb Breakups:

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  1. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries 

  2. Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez

  3. Kristen Stewart and Rob Pattinson

  4. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

  5. Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens

  6. Russell Brand and Katy Perry

  7. Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom

  8. Kris Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner

  9. Wilmer Valderrama and Demi Lovato

  10. Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris 

 

 10 Defining TV Shows that Started:

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  1. Brooklyn Nine-Nine

  2. Game of Thrones

  3. Handmaid’s Tale

  4. Stranger Things

  5. Black Mirror

  6. Making a Murderer

  7. American Horror Story

  8. Bob’s Burgers

  9. Orange Is the New Black

  10. The Walking Dead

 

 

10 Defining Celebrity Deaths:

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  1. Amy Winehouse

  2. Whitney Houston

  3. Prince

  4. Steve Jobs

  5. David Bowie

  6. Aretha Franklin

  7. Mac Miller

  8. Robin Williams

  9. Carrie Fisher

  10. Nelson Mandela

 

 

10 Defining Movies:

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  1. Avengers: Endgame

  2. Star Wars: The Force Awakens

  3. Jurassic World

  4. Black Panther

  5. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows-Part 2

  6. Frozen

  7. Incredibles 2

  8. Toy Story 4

  9. Finding Dory

  10. Despicable Me

 

10 Defining Gaming Apps:

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  1. Fortnite

  2. Angry Birds

  3. Flappy Bird

  4. Words with Friends

  5. Fruit Ninja

  6. Doodle Jump

  7. Temple Run

  8. Subway Surfers

  9. Candy Crush

  10. Mario Kart

 

 

10 Defining Memes:

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  1. Area 51

  2. Surprised Patrick

  3. Grumpy Cat

  4. Kermit

  5. Tide Pods

  6. Harambe

  7. Laurel/Yanny

  8. Doge

  9. The Dress

  10. Vine References

 

10 Defining Food Trends: 

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  1. Avocado Toast

  2. Acai Bowl

  3. Kombucha

  4. Alcoholic Seltzer

  5. Milk Alternatives

  6. Poke

  7. Matcha

  8. Beyond meat

  9. Sriracha

  10. Quinoa

I hope you all enjoyed a little trip down memory lane!

Courtney Shady

Wisconsin '23

Courtney is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying psychology, education, and gender and women’s studies. She is from the suburbs of Milwaukee. In her free time, she enjoys drinking coffee, going to concerts, and loves hanging out with friends.
Erin Kleber

Wisconsin '21

Erin is majoring in Political Science and Communication Arts, with a certificate in Criminal Justice. She is a proud co-president of HC Wisconsin, and has been a member since her freshman year. When she's not writing or spending time with her HC gang, you can find her reading a good book, spending time up north, or cheering on the Badger football team.