Lance Armstrong fell off of his pedestal just like everything else does but he didn’t quit.
Along with Lance Armstrong’s comeback to the Tour de France is this collection of courageous comebacks into pop culture and the media.
The revivals of many innovations, from child stars to shoulderpads, is a prime example of the Lance Armstrong-esque determination it takes to survive.
Scope out these comebacks and take some notes on how to last as long as Lance Armstrong does come Tour de France time.
56 Courageous Comebacks
Lance Armstrong Returns Alongside 80s Hair and 90s Rap:
Andrew Robichaud — Jul 17, 2009 — Pop Culture
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Lolita Look Revivals
Cintia Dicker Sizzles in Vanity Fair
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Canvas Sneaker Comebacks
Victoria Shoes Return From the 1980s
50
80's Clothing Brand Comebacks
Members Only Still Dominates Urban Scene
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Retro SuperCar Revivals
BMW M1 Homage
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Aerobic Fashion Comebacks
Dazed & Confused Gets Sweaty, 80s Style
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Hippy Chic Revivals
Vanessa Hudgens, Miley Cyrus & Others Bring Bohemian Back
46
Britney Spears Comebacks
Sadomasochistic Sex Movie to Boost Her Profile?
45
Bloomer Revivals
Intimissimi Brings Back Blossoming Lace and Silk Underwear
44
‘80s Hairstyle Revivals
Louis Vuitton S/S 2009
43
Vintage Boat Revivals
Luxury Vessel Designer Riva Still Makes Waves in the Boating Community
42
Bodysuit Revivals
Sasha Fierce Rocks 80s Fashion
41
Muscle Car Revivals
2010 Ford Mustang Revealed
40
Big Hair Comebacks
Teasing Leads to Voluminous Hair Explosion in Hollywood
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Iconic Cartoon Comebacks
New Pink Panther & Pals on Cartoon Network
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Britney Spears Comebacks (Take 2)
VMA's Released Promo Spot
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Studio 54 Runway Revivals
Disco Fashion from Trash and Luxury S/S 2009
36
Intercontinental Comebacks
Britney Spears to Perform Live on UK's ‘The X Factor'
35
1980's Music Revivals
Beastie Boys to Drop ‘Hot Sauce Committee' Album
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70's Cinematography Revivals
'Movie Stills' Editorial in Vogue Italia
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70s Hair Revivals
Britney Spears Channels Farrah Fawcett for 'Circus'
32
Divalicious Comebacks
Whitney Houston Dazzles at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Bash (UPDATE)
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80's Denim Revivals
Acid Wash Jeans
30
Post-Pregnancy Comebacks
Christina Aguilera at Africa Rising Festival
29
Classic Novel Revivals
In France, “Twilight” Books Boost Sales of "Wuthering Heights"
28
90s Hair Revivals
The Rattail is Making a Comeback
27
80s Watch Revivals
Casio Special Edition Databank Timepiece For the Retro-Hearted
26
Comebacks for Charity
Siegfried and Roy Performance to Benefit Las Vegas Brain Center
25
Jumpsuit Revivals
The One-Piece Fashion Wonder Is Back in Style, Just in Time for Spring
24
Eco Superhero Comebacks
Captain Planet Makes A Very Green Return From The 90s
23
Cork Shoe Comebacks
Sandals That Are Nice On The Feet And Good For The Earth
22
Shoulder Pad Revivals
Angular Silhouettes for Women Make a Comeback
21
Pageant Queen Comebacks
Carrie Prejean Keeps Miss California Title, Angers Perez Hilton
20
Hippie Culture Revivals
Conrad Ventur Revives Vintage Art Icons With 'Fragments of Fame'
19
Wooden Platform Revivals
1970's Eco-Chic Footwear Makes a Comeback
18
90's Rap Revivals
Eminem Lampoons Celebs Like Lindsay Lohan in “We Made You”
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80s Band Comebacks
Spinal Tap is 'Back From the Dead' in Revival Album
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Childhood Toy Revivals
Space Hoppers
15
Landline Phone Revivals
Retro PC Plug-Ins
14
Feathered Fashion Comebacks
Look Like a Goth Birdbird With Hats by Fiori e Fiamme
13
Retro Footwear Revivals
Spats Make a Comeback, Fueled by ‘Posso the Spat'
12
Virtual Religious Revivals
1,600 Year Old Codex Sinaiticus Bible Put Online
11
Triumphant Emotional Comebacks
Jennifer Hudson Dazzles at Super Bowl 2009
10
Celeb Sitcom Comebacks
Jessica Simpson Returns to the Small Screen With Positive Message
9
Board Game Revivals
Classic Games Make a Comeback to Relieve Recession Boredom
8
Stop-Motion Game Revivals
Pixels and Bricks Put Together Live Donkey Kong Session
7
80s Sunglasses Revivals
Paul Smith Releases Limited-Edition Line for Oakley
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Sexy Cocktail Comebacks
Savvy Bartenders Bring Back Fancy Drinks For Summer
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Classic Coupe Revivals
Superior 54 Sport Wagon Lives Again After 50 Years of Solitude
4
Hidden Track Comebacks
The Beatles Release "Carnival of Light"
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Revivals of Secondhand Books
Used Book Sales Surge During Tough Economic Times
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Red Wagon Revivals
Revamped Radio Flyer for Next-Gen Tot Transportation
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Retro Game Controller Revivals
The Atari Joystick
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Untooning Video Game Characters
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Sensual Bohemian Shoots
'Bohema' by Joanna Kustra is a Treat for the Aesthete
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Inspirational Typography Art
Portraits of Grammy Nominees Made From Influential Song Titles
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Aquatic Residences from Redneck Houseboats to Floating Lofts
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American Apparel Brings Back 80s Hair Ties
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Canvas Sneaker Comebacks
Victoria Shoes Return From the 1980s
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80s Rocker Chic
Gisele Sizzles in Elle Magazine
Celebrity Curve Supporters
Curvy Jessica Simpson Supported By Heidi Klum, Nick Lachey, Carmen Elec
The Return of Retro Watches
The Timex 80 Watch Brings Back Old-School Digital
23 Black-o-licious Innovations
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Casual Vampire Fashion
Hot Topic Feeds Twilight Fashionista Thirst
80s-Inspired Celeb Photoshoots
Liv Tyler Rocks the Leotard in Wonderland Magazine
Teen Movie-Inspired Jewelry
Twilight's Cullen Family Crest Revealed by Designers
Pop Art Fall Fashion
Blumarine Warhol-Inspired Pastel Brights
$130 Million Sailboats
The 289 Ft Maltese Falcon Has 15 Sails For Luxury Cruising
Black Magic Lingerie
‘The Season of the Witch' Campaign by Agent Provocateur
Fake Vampire News
Twilight Filipino Adaptation is a Hoax
80's-Inspired Hairstyles
Braided Dreadlocks Are Topshop Unique Chic
Fashion Photography Bibles
S Magazine Is All About Sexy, Stylish Photoshoots
Real-Life Video Game Mashups
Matthew Dominick's “Warp Whistle” Inserts Mario In
Wild Bouffant Hairstyles
Allure Magazine Gives Taylor Swift a Gigantic Frizzy 'Do
Poodle Shoes
John Galliano's Hair-Free Pom Pom Stilettos Won't Require Any Trimming
Superstar Comeback Performances
Britney Spears Rocks Bambi Awards & Star Academy
Fall Shoe Styles
Over-The-Knee Boots Will Be All The Rage Next Season
Vintage Replica Supercars
2009 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing Panamericana Replica
Romeo and Juliet Fashion Editorials
'Love of a Lifetime' in Vogue
Artistic Cork Chairs
The Korkart Furniture Genius of Germany's Gabriel Wiese
Bodysuit Editorials
Tush Magazine Shows You How To ‘Beat It' With a Leotard
Anatomical Broken Hearts
Kristin Kaplowitz's Sharpie and Colored Pencil Drawings Are Amazing
Puffball Coiffures
Is Angelina's Short New Hairstyle Too Matronly or Ultra Modern?
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Wild, Whacky, and Yawn-Worthy Designs to Amuse You
'80s-Inspired Watches
Nixon Prototypes Channel Glory Days of Pong, Tetris and TV
Faux Probationary Shoes
Rodarte Pumps, Ankle Bracelets Not Issued by LAPD
Ridiculously Outlandish Sideburns
Facial Hair On Acid to Inspire the Unshaven
Movie Themed Editorials
Bruce Weber for V Magazine
Wave-Cutting Cruisers
Luxury Speed Boat by Andrew Bedov Slices Through Water
Artist-Inspired Accessories
Betsey Johnson's Summer 2009 Bags Channel Andy Warhol
Pantless Pant Cuffs
Sexy Spats by Elizabeth Melinek Are Chic Ankle Covers
Fairy Tale Fashion Shoes
Footwear by 'Miss L Fire' Fit For Cinderella and Snow White
Haute Haircuts
Hair-Raising Styles From Kristin Beery
Triumphant Stage Returns
Whitney Houston to Perform at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Party
Controversial Bible Figurines
Playmobil Gets Furious With Creative Story-Telling Pastor
Cathedral Arch Bras
Gothic Church-Inspired Lingerie by Marlies Dekkers Is Paradoxical Chic
60 Year Old Superheros
Age-Defiant Grace Jones Photo Shoot
Intercontinental Comebacks
Britney Spears to Perform Live on UK's ‘The X Factor'
1980s Graffiti-Inspired Sneakers
Psychedelic Boots From Louis Vuitton and Stephen Sprouse
Feathery Fashion
Fluff Off Boring Styles For Spring and Bring on The Avian Look
Divalicious Comebacks
Whitney Houston Dazzles at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Bash (UPDATE)
Oceanic Hippy Love Scenes
Kenzo's Layered Photo Ads Have Bohemian Fairytale Vibe
DIY Eco-Sandals
Crocheted Grocery Bags Make Sensible Plarn Shoes
Giant Feathery Dome Hats
Avant Garde Headwear and Statement Haberdashery
Kid Couture Timepieces
Neon Plasteramic Watches Worn By Michelle Obama
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2009's Must-Have Footwear
Big-Haired Photo Shoots
Steven Meisel Remembers The 80s For Vogue Italia
Phat Rapping Lesbians
'Fat Femme Mafia' Promote Self-Esteem, Body Image
Retro Shoulder Art
Andy Warhol Totes Let You Flaunt Your Flare For Pop Art
Iconic Polaroid Photography Exhibits
Andy Warhol Still-Life Retro Images
Mullet Revivals
Tinsel Town Gets a Taste of Trailer Trash With Kristen Stewart & Taylor Momsen
19th Century Footwear Revivals
Matching Mother-Daughter Spats from Maide Munchen
Bio-Degrading Shoes
Brooks' Bio-Mo-Go Footwear Delivers Earth-Friendly Mojo
Pop Art Plateware
Eat Off of Andy Warhol's Iconic Artwork
Retro Concert Ads
Emek's Dark Machine Music Art Mimics 60s & 80s Punk Posters
TV Show-Inspired Editorials
“Gossip Girls” in V Magazine
Comebacks for Charity
Siegfried and Roy Performance to Benefit Las Vegas Brain Center
Religious Editorials
‘The Evangelist' in Prive Asia
Hybrid Speedboats
Gas-Electric Epic 23E is Perfect for Eco-Conscious Watersports
Eco Superhero Comebacks
Captain Planet Makes A Very Green Return From The 90s
Giant iPhones for Discos
The Coin-Operated iBoxer For Drunken Amusement
Relaunching Legendary Supercars
The Maybach Zeppelin Makes a Comeback From the 1930s
Barbie Bed Hair
Piers Atkinson's Headdresses Are Eccentric
Chic Toques for Warm Heads
Anna Sui Jazzes up Knit Caps with Feathers & Beads
Cruel Carvertising
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Chic Box Shoulders
Sold-Out Dress from Blak Shows Some 80s Love
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Barack Obama Stars on January's Spider-Man Cover
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Cast of 'The Cosby Show' Reunited on 'Today Show'
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Monopoly's Packaging Gets a Modern Look
Pageant Queen Comebacks
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Cockroach-Infested Heart Art
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Powell'S Color-Coded Rooms and In-Store Maps Defy Big Chains
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Credit Crunch Lingerie Savers
Bra Extenders Give Too-Tight Undergarments a New Life
Dresses Made of Tresses
Pantene Pro-V Ad Promises Healthy Hair Growth
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Black-Out Wrist Wear
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Hyundai Nuvis CUV Debuts at New York Auto Show
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Strange Fatty Paintings by Chen Fei Feature Sausage-Like Humans
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Jennifer Hudson Dazzles at Super Bowl 2009
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The Rolls Royce Project Kahn Drophead Coupe Reeks of Luxury
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Plush Femur Shows the Softer Side of Broken Bones
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Innovative Art Exhibit Gets To The Root Of Ginger Hair
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Nigo Creates Conflict With His Mercedes 300SL Makeover
80s Sunglasses Revivals
Paul Smith Releases Limited-Edition Line for Oakley
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Straight Up Chess
Vegan Sandals
Olsen Haus 'David' Gladiator Sandals Exemplify Eco-Chic
Geektastic Animation
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Retro Radio Timepieces
The Flud Boombox Wrist Watch
Haute Sustainable Shoes
Recycled Plastic 'Three Strap' Sandals by Vivienne Westwood and Melissa
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Will Cotton Brings Chocoholic Fantasies To Life With Candy Landscapes
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Decorative Craft Footwear Unfit for a Rainy Day
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