Alex Covert, Trend Hunter

Literal Lyrical Remakes - “Take on Me” by A-Ha (VIDEO)

Imagine a music video with lyrics that depicted the actions that are actually taking place in the video, a musical play-by-play narration of sorts. Now imagine that this music video is one you instantly recognize--"Take on Me” by A-Ha. This video is quickly making the rounds on the Internet - bouncing from blog to blog. The words being sung on the… [More]

Thief-Thwarting Safes - The Band-Saw Box (GALLERY)

There are many ways to thwart a thief. You can hide your stuff (Hint: Don't put things under your mattress or on the top shelf of your closet). Or you can disguise your things by putting them in everyday… [More]

Monster-Truck Smart Car (VIDEO)

You knew it was coming. You knew that someone would take the fuel-efficient Smart Car and jack it up. In fact, Greek Rally Champion, Stefan Attart built it 3 years ago. This is the Smart forfun2 - a monster… [More]

Modular, Floating Pools - Mobideep Docks (GALLERY)

We've seen some high-end hotels that have them. And we've heard about the cheap, plastic kiddie versions. I'm talking about floating swimming pools. Mobideep, a Thailand-based company, now offers modular,… [More]

$250,000 Jeans - The Whites by Dussault Apparel

‘The Whites’ have got to belong to the most expensive pair of jeans in the world. They cost a whopping $250,000 a pair. If they fit you nicely, you can buy the only other pair that cost just as much,… [More]

Horror Hangovers - 10 Scary Party Drinks For Halloween (GALLERY)

Hosting a Halloween party this year? Here are 10 scary-sounding alcoholic drinks that you can serve. Beer Dead Guy Ale Hobgoblin Ale The Beast Wine Hocus Pocus Vampire Bat’s Rock Drinks Bloody… [More]

Fat Presidents - Heavier Candidates Get Elected More Often

Do candidate height and weight measurements play a role in the election? The New York Times recently asked this question and displayed this image to compare past candidates. The results? Of the pairings… [More]

Wacky Wine Labels - 10 Bizarre Brands You Won't Forget (GALLERY)

What’s in a name? A little bit of marketing, I suppose. Here are 10 wines that have odd, easy-to-remember names. Cat’s Pee on a Gooseberry Bush - Crafted using fruit from a number of vineyards Vampire… [More]

Faking FedEx - Bandai's Peri Peri

It seems like most of my mail these days is some sort of bill, somebody wanting money. And to add injury to insult, these parcels seem to have been designed to NOT open, resulting in me ripping the contents.… [More]

Most Expensive Mini Cooper - The Shagadelic (GALLERY)

Princess Regina Abdurazakova from Kazakhstan is the owner of this stretched out Mini Cooper that she affectionately calls The Shagadelic. The purplish-pink limousine boasts a 47-inch TV, 70 monitors, 30… [More]