The Livestrong bracelet, a wristband developed by a nonprofit organization that aids cancer patients and had Lance Armstrong as its ambassador, became very popular in 2004 and was worn by many cyclists. However, its popularity was short-lived, and it soon lost its novelty. On the contrary, football has been in vogue for many decades and is followed religiously by masses all over the world. Being a football fan is considered a valued style of behavior and thinking. In this context, the Livestrong bracelet is an example of a(n) __________, whereas football is an example of a(n) __________.
a. idea fad; activity fad
b. activity fad; fashion
c. norm; more
d. object fad; fashion
Answer: d. object fad; fashion
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