The popularity of "Tickle Me Elmo," Beanie Babies, and Cabbage Patch Kids are all examples of behaviors that appear quickly and then quickly disappear. These situations are referred to as ________.
A) flash mobs
B) urban legends
C) crazes
D) entertainment cults

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These situations are referred to as crazes, which are trends that experience a sudden surge in popularity and then fade away just as quickly. Flash mobs, urban legends, and entertainment cults are different phenomena.

The Popularity of "Tickle Me Elmo," Beanie Babies, and Cabbage