Trousers that hang around young mens' bottoms
Sagging Fashion - These are the equivalent of the pastels and bad hair of the 80's. I once saw a man with them so low, if he walked into the sun, a beam of light shone through the gap. Often young men can be seen holding them up with one hand, either permanently stuck in the back pocket, or around the defunct belt-loop. As with all fashions, they will die, and we will rejoice.
- Sagging Fashion: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagging_(fashion)
- Sagging Pants Gallery, from the BBC: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/pop_ups/07/in_pictures_sagging_pants/html/3.stm
Perl Programming Language
Nine years ago Perl was the undisputed king of scripting languages. Python, Ruby and a cadre of others were riding its coattails.
We were promised a new version that would right the wrongs of the previous. Now, nine years later, Perl 6 is still not out and those other, "lesser" languages have overtaken Perl in almost every field. Perl is now fast on its way to irrelevancy.
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- Wikipedia Perl 6: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perl_6
- Perl Monks: http://www.perlmonks.com/?node_id=561229
- Digg: http://digg.com/programming/Perl_is_dying
Organised Religion
Please?
Maybe if it gets enough votes on Gravedigg it will just stop. Hey, it could happen!
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- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion
British Home Stores
British Home Stores or Bhs is a stalwart department store of the British High Street, selling clothing and household items. The company has over 180 stores throughout the United Kingdom. It was once a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index but is now owned by Sir Philip Green.
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhs
MapQuest
MapQuest's visits are declining at about the same rate as Google Maps visitors are increasing. Down from about 50% "market share" last year to 39% this month. Think it'll last?