Some singers sing a great song that shoots to the top of the charts. The singers then go on tour and have sold-out concerts everywhere they appear. Just as quickly (particularly if they are unable to follow their first hit song with a second one), they are singing in half-filled concert halls, then smaller clubs, and eventually no one wants to hear them perform. Such "one-hit wonder" singers are best categorized as being __________ products (or services).

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A "fad" is a product or trend that experiences a sudden surge in popularity but loses momentum quickly. This is similar to the phenomenon described in the passage where a singer has one hit song that quickly fades in popularity.

Some Singers Sing a Great Song That Shoots to the Top