When you have more than a few years' experience yes, something like this seems like a flash in the pan.

http://www.tiobe.com/index.php/content/paperinfo/tpci/Ruby.h...

Peaked in 2009, now down to a third of that popularity. Other measurements might give you different numbers, but the same trend. As I said, I have nothing against Ruby, but it just doesn't seem to be holding its position.