Cabbage Patch Kids were one of the biggest fads of the 1980's but I'm having trouble understanding the appeal. This video takes a look back at the fad and attempts to figure out why they became so popular. Other Fads: Beanie Babies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiVTgNksdOs JNCO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KJRUHFXXj0 Pet Rock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RcF1GBjg7s Fidget Spinners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QIknjG5vyg Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/companyman Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeCompany17 Website: https://companyman.squarespace.com/ Recent Video: Sears: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qws713t3HBY A big thanks to all of my Consultant level Patrons: Andrew, Benjamin Thomas, Bradley J. Humble, Caleb stephenson, Chris Lion-Transler, Cody Davis, Corey James Dzielinski, Cristian Smith, Daniel Bernard, Devin Rosenthal, Evan Williams, Gregory Estep, Harrison Wright, Helen Pearce, Isaah Jeffries, Jacob, Jacob Filmer, Jeffrey Russom, Jimmy1985, Joe Pettit, Johannes Jaemsen, SuperWings AeroGlittetGel, Kunwoo Kim, M.A. Driggers, Marshall Kurtz, Mike Weaver, Mina corridor, MyNameIsKir, Ryan Kelley, Sirpoptart, Sondre Grimsmo Sinnes, Specter Koen, Stewart Tritapoe, Thomas McGill, Vincent Frame, Alexander Hewes, Erick McGraw. Company Declines: Kmart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1__Qg1toSSs Blockbuster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sMXR7rK40U RadioShack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFivtOmXPPM Solo Cups: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjzGKc4mynU Toys "R" Us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JYUo9WKkao hhgregg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6j4aoHbWdw Pan Am: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YInewzLzc78 ESPN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt-4PbhpGYE Gibson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apQ9SO7uF60 iHeartMedia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BImjay9KfYc Bon-Ton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buWiH5_ru2Y Kodak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVrmFgvEnAA General Electric: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqF3WUST-fk Woolworth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSEw4wmjuh4 Dell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgDjQLyFXTA Sears: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qws713t3HBY Payless: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ35lCrOYC0 Hostess: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c26ewfay9Q ______________________________ Intro Made By - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqi0-4XRvQLBo8E5r8bvPsA