We take the coming and going of the New Year very seriously in America (and at Lost and Founders, obvi). Historically, the dawn of a New Year is a time for reflection on the past year’s events and a time to resolve to make better for the future. Each year the Washington Post, a truly American publication, reveres the New Year by listing the official “Out” and “In” List for the year.
Many of you have probably assumed that The List is a trend of the 21st century; but, like most great American traditions, The List began in our country’s founding days. In fact, this year marks the 200th anniversary of the first “Out” and “In” list ever published in America! So, to celebrate 2012, we’re giving you an inside look at what was going “Out” in 1811 and coming “In” in 1812:
Out: Wigs
In: Natural Curls
Out: Sexism
In: Slavery
Out: Non-Intercourse with Great Britain
In: The War of 1812
Out: Corporal Punishment
In: Signing your kids up for the draft
Out: Generic Ales
In: Microbrews
Out: State Flags
In: State flora and fauna
Out: Lewis cock-blocking Clark across America
In: Louisiana, admitted as the 18th state on April 30, 1812
Out: Fairly apportioned political districts
In: Gerrymandering
Out: Words with Founding Fathers
In: Hanging with Founding Fathers
Out: Talking about the Napoleonic Wars
In: Talking about Napoleon’s height
Out: Horse-drawn carriages
In: Horse-drawn lawn mowers
Out: The New England Colonies
In: The Jersey Shore
Out: Puritanism
In: Tebowism
While the "Outs" and "Ins" have changed significantly since the Founders first rang in the New Year, reflecting on each New Year is a long-standing American tradition that we at Lost and Founders will always honor. Cheers to 2012 and to the Freakin Weekend.
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