All of my Futurist Predictions for 2026
I’ve always thought I could be a Futurist. (That’s a real job, in which someone is paid good money to predict what’s next.) This year I want to test my ability and make 8 predictions at the start of the year. At the end of 2026, I’ll check back and see how many I was right about… All of my predictions are based on having a feeling about something and making near-constant cultural observations. 1) I smell… Pistachio !! (And other artisanal scents.) The nutty vanilla smell of pistachio is about to be in everything - hand soap, body lotion, candles… And I’ve noticed a big shift from the department store perfume to what can only be described as the artisanal scent. These are small batch, unique fragrance - so that anyone can find their very own - and smell like no one else. 2) I see: green, green, green (on nails everywhere). (This one is mainly a feeling, so we’ll just have to see if I’m right.) 3) Pastry-archy Cakes: Sweet, classic-looking cakes - with a little pissed-o...
