Skip to Search Skip to Live Player Skip to Content Skip to Footer

Are Disco Bathrooms The Next Big Thing?

Author Dave & Chuck the Freak
Are Disco Bathrooms the next big thing? (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

Going to the bathroom has never been more exciting. Well, at least at a handful of convenience stores in Northern Kentucky. The new trend has everyone wondering: are disco bathrooms the next big thing?

HOP Shops across Northern Kentucky are getting the party started! All you have to do? Hit that big red button.

Are Disco Bathrooms The Next Big Thing?

So, there are signs inside these bathrooms at some HOP Shops in Northern Kentucky reading, “Do Not Push This Button.” However, underneath the text is a picture of Hopper The Frog, the chain’s mascot, winking. To me, that means hit that button, baby!

That creates a strange moment for customers. Do they hit the button? Do they obey directions? What do they do! Well, turns out, they are supposed to hit the button.

Once pushed, mirrored disco balls mounted on the ceiling get kicked into action. The main light turns off and the disco lights come on! Then, a song from the disco era begins to play through a speaker. At one store, they’ll hear “I’ve Had The Time Of My Life.” At another store, customers will hear “Dancing In The Dark.” According to FOX 56, it will vary depending on which location you’re at.

It’s smart! Obviously, you’re going to get your phone out and record what’s happening. That’s good marketing for the company on social media. Which, you know, is pretty important these days! Well, it looks like it’s working!

According to FOX 56, all the credit belongs to the company’s Vice President of Retail Marketing, Damon Bail. Per FOX 56, Ann Gilbert, Valor Oil’s manager of Human Resources, had this to say about Damon, “He was trying to figure out something that would make us a destination. One day he told us he saw something about a disco bathroom in Canada. We like the idea, but just thought it would probably cost too much.”

That didn’t stop him! If anything, it motivated Bail! He went out and found a way to make it happen, without breaking the bank. Now, they’re going viral for it and people are coming from all over to check out the famous Disco Bathroom at HOP Shops.

Speaking of unique new trends, check out some of the wildest fashion trends of 2023 below!

5 Of The Most Questionable Fashion Trends Of 2023

Sometimes, fashion just doesn’t make sense. I don’t choose what’s popular, I just have to go along with it. These are 5 of the most questionable fashion trends of 2023.

We were introduced to some strange fashion trends in 2023. Some other fashion trends from the past also made a comeback this year.

The Most Questionable Fashion Trends Of 2023

I am not a fashionable person. Love me some sweatpants and hoodies. However, if these items are what’s in style, then I think I’m perfectly find not being fashionable.

Some strange clothing items became popular in 2023 for a number of different reasons. You can blame TikTok, you can blame Taylor Swift, you can even blame nostalgia. Again, just don’t blame me.

I’ve gone through some photos and videos and have identified 5 questionable fashion trends from 2023. To me, these stood out as the strangest. However, there were much more popular trends that didn’t make the list. It’s hard when you stick to only five!

Some of the popular trends that didn’t make the list this year include Tabi shoes, Y2K, ballet flats, jean maxi skirts, and more, according to Huffpost. Tabi shoes were very polarizing in 2023. They’re a split-toed shoe inspired by traditional Japanese work shoes from the 15th century.

It seems like Y2K is popular every year, and this year was no exception. We saw cargo pants, metallic colors, oversized shades, and platform shoes make a big comeback in 2023.

Also, ballet flats were flat out everywhere in 2023. There were tons of options and choices available to buy. You could get them bedazzled, with a bow, silk, suede, corduroy, anything you could possibly want! Seems like they could also pair well with most outfits. It’s like the shoe equivalent of the little black dress.

Well, those items didn’t make the list of the 5 most questionable fashion trends of 2023. Here’s what did make the list.

  • No-Pants Trend

    Going without pants was big in 2023. Sort of reminds me of the trend in the 90s that was pointed out in Seinfeld where women were going without a shirt, only wearing their bra. I prefer to go out with my pants on.

  • Opera Gloves

    Opera gloves were a major fashion choice for celebrities on the red carpet this year. Thankfully, it’s just a red carpet thing and people didn’t start wearing long opera gloves to work. That would be a strange choice. However, for a formal event they look pretty good. Something sleek and sexy about them. Or is that just me?

  • Micro Bags

    You probably saw a few micro bags this year. Perhaps you even own one. I’m not judging. Everything is getting smaller, and that includes purses, evidently. The days of giant bags are behind us…until they come creeping back.

  • Fringe

    Fringe came back in fashion in 2023, thanks Harry Styles

    Harry Styles loves him some fringe (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy )

    Thanks to celebrities like Harry Styles, fringe was huge this year. You had the funky futuristic fringe and the traditional western fringe in fashion. I don’t think I could pull it off, but it would be fun to have those dangling sleeves.

  • Friendship Bracelets

    Friends showing off friendship bracelets

    Friendship bracelets are popular again thanks to Taylor Swift (Photo by Natasha Moustache/Getty Images)

    Friendship bracelets were massive in 2023, and all fingers go towards Taylor Swift for that one. People bought them by the dozen for her concerts and movie. Even I have one. What am I doing??

Cort Freeman was born and raised in Metro Detroit. He was named Clarkston High School 2009 Class Clown 13 years after graduating. Totally normal thing to happen. That’s thanks to his time spent as an Intern at Comedy Central and Social Media Correspondent for The Colbert Report. Cort has done comedy across the country, both standing up and sitting down. When he’s not trying to make you laugh on-air and online, he’s probably at home enjoying his favorite shows like Seinfeld, South Park, and The Office. He’s also totally uncomfortable writing about himself in the third person. Cort enjoys writing about comedy, food, sports, and entertainment. So, basically anything and everything.

Sign me up for the 101 WRIF Cybercrew email newsletter!

Join the 101 WRIF Cybercrew to get everything that rocks sent right to your inbox from The Riff! You’ll get updates on concerts and your favorite bands, along with exclusive chances to win. Plus news and stories from all around metro Detroit!

*
*
By clicking "Subscribe" I agree to the website's terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time.
Author Dave & Chuck the Freak
Category:
Tags:

More Dave and Chuck the Freak

Load More