Fidget spinner toys send Twitter into a spiral of confusion, amusement and trickery

Perplexing to some, mesmerizing to others – and apparently very addictive – fidget spinner toys have spun into a worldwide phenomenon seemingly overnight.

Many have taken to social media to show their tricks, disdain, enthusiasm and confusion. Check out some highlights below.

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This story was originally published May 13, 2017 at 4:25 PM with the headline "Fidget spinner toys send Twitter into a spiral of confusion, amusement and trickery."