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There's plenty to love about the New York Times, but sometimes their trend pieces are just a little too obvious. Like, we know the rent is too damn high in Manhattan and that de-friending isn't just for Facebook. And, anyone living in Brooklyn has probably noticed the men sport scraggly beards and the occasional hair bun.
Because the pieces take an almost scientific look at our world (as if we're living in one giant petri dish), sometimes it's fun to call out the Times for being, well, behind the times. That's why we're big fans of the Twitter parody account, @NYTOnIt, who coined the phrase, "Guys, the Times is on it."
To that end, here are 25 trends that aren't real trends, but that the Times decided to say they were anyway. Now say it with us: The Times is on it.
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25. Not All Cat Ladies Are Crazy
Date Published: 1/9/2013
We'll let the title take this one: "300 Cats, Yes. Craziness, No."
24. You Might Hurt Yourself in the Bathroom
Date Published: 8/15/2011
The most hazardous activities? Bathing, showering, and getting out of the tub and/or shower. Yep.
23. It Takes a Really Long Time to Board a Plane
Date Published: 10/31/2011
In case you didn't notice while you were standing in line for three hours.
22. Some Men Like to Wear High Heels for No Reason
Date Published: 10/14/2011
Choice quote: "He jokingly dubbed them my hiking shoes."
21. Drunk Online Shopping Happens
Date Published: 12/27/2011
The Times said it best: "After enjoying a few drinks, some people go dancing. Others order food. And for some, it's time to shop online."
20. Stuff at the Dollar Store Generally Costs a Dollar
Date Published: 1/11/2012
And a dollar's one hell of a bargain.
19. Twitter Is Awesome
Date Published: 1/18/2012
You can post, share photos, and search for things on it. Crazy.
18. Defriending: Not Just for Facebook
Date Published: 1/28/2012
Apparently people end friendships in real life, too.
17. Oversharing on the Internet
Date Published: 2/10/2012
You're not alone: Everyone's friends are writing about what they shouldn't have eaten for lunch, too.
15. Wiring Money For an Apartment You've Never Seen Is Sketchy
Date Published: 6/1/2012
The grandparent scam is on the loose, and renters are cashing in.
14. Writers Who Live in Brooklyn Love to Write About Living in Brooklyn
Date Published: 7/3/2012
Yes, folks, the self-indulgent home of artisinal food is also home to the most self-indulgent writers.
13. Drunk People Go to Diners Late at Night
Date Published: 7/17/2012
Revealed: There's a reason IHOP menus have so many pictures.
12. Eating Cheese Won't Make You Slim
Date Published: 8/6/12012
Apparently, you can't have some kale with that gouda and call it a day.
11. New Yorkers Live in Shoebox Apartments
Date Published: 9/21/2012
Tell us something we don't know as we overpay for our rent.
10. Not Drinking Soda Is Better Than Drinking Soda
Date Published: 9/21/2012
Because if there's one way you're never going to get slim, it's by downing a sugary Big Gulp.
9. Teenagers' 'Battlefield' Bedrooms
Date Published: 1/31/2012
Yes, parents, it's a war zone in there. Now here's a psychologist to explain why your teen threw his clothes on the floor.
8. The Return of Pantyhose
Date Published: 2/9/2012
Yep, your mom's favorite underthings are back in style. It's just like they never left (because they didn't).
7. Manhattan Will Chew up Your Wallet
Date Published: 2/18/2013
And here we thought we were just bad at budgeting.
6. Holiday Shoppers Procrastinate
Date Published: 12/17/2012
Of course people procrastinate when the pressure is on, the malls are packed, and all you want to do is burrow in your Snuggie and cry.
5. Queens!
Date Published: 12/20/2012
Remember all the boroughs that aren't Manhattan? Well, they serve food and you should go visit them.
4. Foodstagramming
Date Published: 1/22/2013
Hard to believe, but not everyone wants to look at photos of your dinner. And, gasp, even restaurants hate it.
3. People Who Like Cold Weather
Date Published: 1/24/2013
"Some people are actually embracing the January freeze," wrote the Times. And in other news, the sky is blue.
2. Gyms Selling Candles and Yoga Mats
Date Published: 2/8/2013
If you didn't notice your gym was selling soy candles before, well, now you know.
1. Cuddly Kittens Turned Assasins
Date Published: 1/29/2013
When your cat isn't playing with catnip, apparently it's biding its time, waiting to kill. Owners, be wary.
