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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Only noticed on YouTube. It probably trending as a famous person was doing it. Announcing it on twitter and social media even though it was meant be used for people with ADHD issues and since YouTube is going through a dry spell of losing money and aiming for family friendly content for the money. This is where the fidget spinners become popular for the masses to take notice