Angela Lowe, Trend Hunter

MC Hammer to Outdance YouTube? - Former Rapper Launches DanceJam.com (VIDEO)

Break out your Hammer pants because M.C. Hammer is set to launch a video dance website called DanceJam.com. Most of you probably remember MC Hammer so well that you're humming, "U Can't Touch This," right now... But for those of you that have repressed the memories, M.C. Hammer was a pop icon in the early 1990s with numerous rap hits, appearances on MTV and even his own action figure. Now over a decade later he is scheduled to launch a website that he hopes will will overcome YouTube to becom… [More]

History For Sale - Dracula's Castle Up For Bids (GALLERY)

"Dracula's Castle" in Transylvania went up for sale on Monday by an heir of Romania's former royal family. The castle is perched on a cliff near Brasov in mountainous central Romania and was built in the 14th century as a fortress to protect against the invading Ottoman Turks. After being restored i… [More]

7-11s Convert To Kiwk-E-Marts Across The U.S. (GALLERY)

As part of the overall campaign for the upcoming The Simpsons movie, FOX converted 7-11 stores across the U.S into complete replications of the Simpsons' iconic Kwik-E-Mart. Apu, Homer, Marge, Bart, Millhouse and several other characters can be seen all throughout the stores. Products like Duff beer… [More]

Minimalisti Ballerina Gets Sporty - Puma Vitta Metallic Slip-Ons

Puma's yoga lifestyle brand, Nuala, now offers a comfy flat shoe that can be used to get to the studio or dress up any outfit. It's much more versatile and cushioned than your regular flats. The iconic cat is rendered in subtle stitching across the top to give these shoes a bit of an edge. [More]

Edible Business Cards - Print on Peanuts, Pasta And More

A year and half ago, Trend Hunter featured chocolate business cards... Now your options for edible business cards have increased. Arigatou Co., Ltd., a company that specializes in the sale of laser-etched food products, offers “Taberu Me” edible business cards printed on peanuts. Peanuts are no… [More]

FatWorld Video Game Simulates Getting Fat (GALLERY)

Fatworld, a web game designed to portray the harsh realities of nutrition and obesity, is set to launch this fall. It was created by Ian Bogost, a 30 year old Georgia Tech Professor, who has designed other popular sarcastic and social commentary games. Basically you create a world, design a characte… [More]

Children Themed Hotel Rooms - Barbie And Hot Wheels Take Over Hilton Toronto

Mattel has partnered with Hilton Toronto to present Barbie and Hot Wheels themed hotel rooms for children. Toronto is the first North American site for these theme rooms. Similar rooms have been introduced in Argentina, Chile and South Korea within the past year. Guests can start booking these rooms… [More]

Ass Billboard - European Toilet Company Promotes Their Products

On July 1, people passing through New York's Times Square will be exposed to giant smiling asses. Toto Washlet has bought advertising space on a two-story, three sided billboard to promote their toilets, bidets and dryers to America. While their products are big in Europe I'm not sure how smiling as… [More]

Digital Bubble Wrap - PutiPuti

Bandai has invented a toy called PutiPuti, which emulates the sensation you get from popping bubble wrap along with the sound. Bandai designed the toy in co-operation with the real maker of bubble wrap so it should be the most realistic bubble wrap simulator on the market. But that's not all for eve… [More]

BBQs as Art - Recycle Your Old Car Into A BBQ

Instead of taking your heap to the junk yard to rot, why not test out your artistic skills and turn it into a BBQ? One auto-enthusiast from Australia, turned his Classic Holden Monero GTS into just that. [More]