Y2K Trends
Long-Form Article
Exploring the Cultural Comeback of the 2000s
For this long-form writing piece, created as part of my graduate coursework in Writing for Interactive Media at Quinnipiac University, I explored why trends from the early 2000s are making a comeback.
Published on Medium, this article blends cultural analysis with research on trend cycles, nostalgia marketing, and the influence of technology, social media, and pop culture. My goal was to create an engaging, informative piece that reflected my interests while staying grounded in relevance and research.
Topics Covered
This piece investigates what’s fueling the Y2K comeback and how modern-day influences are accelerating the return of 2000s trends. Themes include:
The 20-year fashion trend cycle
Pandemic-era nostalgia and its psychological impact
The role of streaming services, reboots, and TikTok
The return of pop-punk music and retro tech
The evolution of individual style through microtrends
Writing That Balances Research and Personality
This article is a great example of how I like to approach writing: informative but approachable, with a clear voice and perspective. It reflects my ability to blend pop culture with research-backed insights, which is something I often carry into content strategy, storytelling, and audience engagement in my professional work.
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