Here's why hoverboards is a trend that should remain in 2015

Hoverboards were the hottest gift under the Christmas tree this year, and many people spent Friday learning how to use their new toys — with painful results.

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It was, shall we say, a steep learning curve.

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People had little falls…

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…and people had big falls.

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The hard surface of the street was maybe not the best place to give it a try.

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Some people gave up straightaway.

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While others who thought they were getting the hang of it quickly discovered they weren’t.

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Bones were broken.

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Elbows were hurt.

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And knees were seriously, seriously grazed. (LOOK AWAY FROM THIS ONE IF THAT KIND OF STUFF GROSSES YOU OUT).

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Mostly, though, people couldn’t seem to control the damn things.

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Which meant we were all blessed with great Christmas videos like these.

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