- I'm Rekha and welcome back to Trend Watch,
where we talk about the hottest new trend!
Last week, we talked about the big world of Doc Martens!
The week before, we talked about the crazy fad of chokers!
And this week, we're talking about something bigger,
something wildly huge!
This week, we're talking about diversity!
(upbeat music)
Yup, it's just like all the white people in your life say,
diversity is in!
That's why every single movie, TV show,
and office has a ton of brown people in it!
Every single one!
(laughs) (crowd of people cheering)
So, let's take it to the field and ask some experts,
"Why is diversity so in right now?" (laughs)
(zapping)
So, Vivian, you're like a sociologist.
- Yes, I am, with no air quotes.
- So, you're like an expert in people trends.
- Yes, again, you don't need to put it in quotes.
- Why are there all of a sudden diverse people everywhere?
I mean, like, billions of them.
There must be something to this trend.
- There have always been diverse people in the world.
- (laughs) Sorry, Viv, but Black Panther only just came out,
so, diversity is more of a recent trend.
- Diversity isn't suddenly in,
it's just a fact of life.
The Earth contains many bodies and races
and religions and orientations
and all kinds of different people.
Diversity can't be in, okay?
Because, otherwise, God forbid,
that means one day, it might be out.
- You heard it here first.
Next week, diversity could be out.
- No, it's, that's not
what I'm saying. - Trends like this--
- At all, actually. - Don't last forever!
- What are you talking about?! - Diversity's just the
flavor of the week, and then, bye-bye!
Only white people!
- Okay, what you're saying is extremely dangerous
and I feel like this is very--
(zapping)
- Okay, so Jeff, from your Insta,
it looks like you're pretty obsessed with diversity, right?
So, what can the viewers at home do
if they wanna diversify this season?
- They should diversify their lives every day,
from the media that they watch to the people they hire
to the company they-- - Okay, okay!
But what about next season,
like, maybe all white, ya think?
- There's no season.
When people are saying diversity is hip or in,
what they really mean is they're noticin' it more.
Diversity, it's not a fad.
In fact, it's risky to even say that!
- Oh, I love a good risk.
Yesterday, I wore a bold print with high tops!
Diversity is just like that.
- No, no, no, it's not. - It's just like that.
- Ma'am, no! - It's the same.
- In fact, many scholars are trying to phase out
the term diversity altogether,
and move towards inclusion.
You see, it's more-- - Whoa!
Trend alert!
Diversity's on its way out and inclusion's gonna be in!
You heard it here first, folks!
Stock up on diversity while supplies last!
- Stock up, how do you stock up on diversity?
(Rayka beeping) It's not even a physical,
item. - Ooh!
These are #oddlysatisfying!
- What are you talking about?!
How is my activism #oddlysatisfying?!
(zapping)
- Amina!
Let me ask, who wore it better?
- I'm sorry, what is this question?
'Cause marginalized people are not a purse.
- [Rayka] So, they're more of a statement necklace?
- No!
Diversity is not a trend, it's just the world around you!
- (laughs) Okay, 'cause Black Panther only came out
recent-- - Okay, stop talking!
It is heartbreaking that people see other human lives
existing fully, fairly, freely, as a trend!
But you know what, it's good that we're coming together
and having this conversation
and we're taking the time to hear one another out,
because the reality--
- Ugh!
This lady was super boring!
(zapping)
There you have it!
This week's newest trend, diversity!
And if you can't get it before it's gone,
don't worry!
'Cause as we learned from bell-bottoms,
trends are cyclical! (laughs)
So, diversity could be back soon!
(eerie music)