Why are fidget spinners popular?

And what are they for? I spun one last weekend and nothing special happened, nor did I feel any different. All they do is spin :/

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KandiGhostcat · 22-25, F

Fidget spinners and fidget cubes are for people who have ADD, ADHD, etc. so that way they can concentrate better since it would eliminate the need to do something else while working.

SimplyTracie · 26-30, F

@KandiGhostcat: Wouldn't it make their condition worse?

KandiGhostcat · 22-25, F

@SimplyTracie: No. You just move it in one hand in your lap and work with the other. Fidget cube is probably best since you can use it with one hand better than the spinner.

KandiGhostcat · 22-25, F

@SimplyTracie: But yeah, that's what that fidget stuff is made for.

SimplyTracie · 26-30, F

@KandiGhostcat: Everyone seems to have one but it's more like a toy.

KandiGhostcat · 22-25, F

@SimplyTracie: For them it's just a toy, for me it would help me focus better on my work. As well as for other people like me.

KandiGhostcat · 22-25, F

@SimplyTracie: But I can see how it would be helpful in other ways too.

SimplyTracie · 26-30, F

@KandiGhostcat: I understand. I'm glad it helps you.

What tools did you use before the spinners came out?

KandiGhostcat · 22-25, F

@SimplyTracie: Nothing. I had to get myself to concentrate on my own, even though I have ADD really badly (I stopped taking my pill for a year, didn't like it).