Today, I was out for brunch and saw a cool looking guy wearing a fanny pack.
This got me thinking: Are fanny packs still that cool?

Wikipedia gives us a little fanny pack history.
Weird Al Jankovic seemed convinced they were uncool back in the day.

But there is a light at the end of the fanny tunnel.
GOOGLE TRENDS shows that its made a comeback over the past few years.

The New York Times recently caught up with the trend too.

The answer?
Fanny pack's are cool if you're cool and wear it properly.

THIS IS COOL

Above: the chic fanny
Below: the traditional/hipster fanny courtesy of American Apparel

THIS IS NOT COOL

Above: With some guidance, these two do have the chance to do it right.
Below: No comment- I don't even know how I found this.