For anyone reading this article that perhaps did not exist in the year 2017, here is the definition of a fidget spinner (for the purpose of a better reading experience). 
Fidget spinner: a toy that consists of a ball bearing in the center of a multi-lobed flat structure made from metal or plastic designed to spin along its axis with little effort-Wikipedia

Now, there occurred in 2017 many calamities: a number of hurricanes, the spread of Isis, the election- however few were as useless and widespread as the fidget spinner. 
Of course, I do not claim that the toy can be compared to these disasters based on how much of a tragedy it really was, however I will point out how toxic it has become over the course of the year. It did start innocently enough, something to assist children with autism or attention disorders- in fact something very similar to a fidget spinner has been around since the 90s. Regrettably and somewhat comically the creator of this similar toy didn’t renew her patent before the fidget spinner disease hit and has therefore been unable to profit from the invention.

Although the fad has now somewhat plateaued, back in April the sight of the three-sided wheel of death was inevitable. That’s not to say that I originally took offense at that sight, however, when something so unremarkable is idolized and overused by such a great number of people-well, everyone has their limit. The real issue was that it couldn’t just exist as a generic toy, no, it had to be more than that. First, it was just different colors, then it progressed to more “aerodynamic shapes”, (all keeping of course to the main idea: three-sided and spinning). Different metals were also used, you could spend under $5 if you went for an aluminum option, however if you opted for the more sleek design of a stainless steel model, it might be slightly more expensive.

 
However, we couldn’t just leave it as a simple toy, of course not. This trend was sweeping both classrooms and the internet with reckless abandon- there had to even be more! Fidget spinner nail art, cookies make in a likeness of the tri-wheeled object (spinning parts included!), and a huge assortment of fidget spinner themed items, including soap, Halloween costumes, memes, etc. The disgust I have exhibited towards them is not to say that I too have not purchased one, but perhaps to merely point out how disappointed in myself I am because of that fact. 
 

All in all, a trend of great magnitude, seen or at least heard about by many (if not all). One can see the devastating effects of this widespread hit throughout the gas stations, toy stores, grocery stores, (and really stores in general) of America. Although at one time you may have struggled to find a single one wherever you looked, never again will that particular issue plague your thoughts. The overarching issue however, that fidget spinners exist, regrettably is something you will have to live with. It must also be noted that it is in “the culturally and technologically advanced America” that this toy has been most successful.