Hello, world!
Today is Kid's Day around here and I have received a gift that is all the rage with kids, teenagers and apparently some adults around here. I'm talking about something that you see EVERYWHERE!
People play with these like it's their job.
What is it?!
I know, right?! What does this even do?!
Apparently it's called a "Fidget Spinner!". What is and what it does is still up for debate but people seems to love them. What is 100% sure is that people use them to fidget around with them. I mean, very familiar feeling, we all want to fidget sometimes, well this is like a professional fidget toy.
Initially, they were tooted as a toy that helps the ADHD, ADD people focus and not get distracted. Some said it helps with anxiety even autism! I dunno what to say but it has spawned a fricking industry'! There are countless variations, colors, and a plethora of YouTube instructional videos!!
Also, they are banned in some schools?! Whaaat.
You know, I used to think that some amazing tech that kids use will make me feel old and obsolete [ Looking at you SNAPCHAT!( side rant: why si snapchat so hot popular and how do you even use it?!)]. But the fact that this thing is so debated and widely used is making me feel a bit like an old rag...
Anyway, I got it as a gift and played with it all day. One thing for sure, they are addictive and maybe fun. Here's a gif of me playing. It spins for literally minutes!!
I know, I look like a pro. But I've seen kids on the street do very crazy stuff with these. They sometimes have 3 at a time and can spin them all and do tricks. It's kind of fascinating.
It's also very interesting just how much debate [ some good, especially about attention spans in kids these days...] a toy could launch. Of course, there are HATERS. Yeah, they'll say it's just stupid, pointless and downright idiotic toy and everyone who has one is himself kind of stupid.
Well, to that I say:
BULLSHIT
Anyway, there are now countless variations of this thing, some really beautiful, some crazier and more advanced. There's even something called a fidget cube!
Now, tell me if you have one, do you use it, do you like it or are you a Hater?!
PS: I actually like haters so don't feel awkward.
And if you want to see what some people CAN do with this basic toy, check this video:
R signing out!
Embrace your inner child.