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Top 50 Bizarre Trends in December 2011

From Badass Beard Competitions to Hairy Gambling Orbs

— December 29, 2011 — Unique
For the month of December 2011, these are the Top 50 bizarre trends, which include Badass Beard Competitions, Extreme Haute Platforms and Colorful Insect Photography. The rankings are based on millions of views and 2503 new trends.

The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (319 trends), Katherine Vong (191), Michael Hines (185), Souzan Michael (179), Matt Ho (172), Jana Pijak (160), Ana Lopez (158), Jason Soy (148), Amelia Roblin (144), and Marriska Fernandes (114).

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Geek Opera Films
Geek Opera Films
Double Rainbow Origins Fuses Genres
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34
Hairy Gambling Orbs
Hairy Gambling Orbs
The Michael Jackson Hair Roulette Ball Acquaints the King of Pop to Lady Luck
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33
Cheeky Christmas Campaigns
Cheeky Christmas Campaigns
'Advertising with Bells On' by Fold7 is a Snippet of a Documentary
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32
Bum Recognition Seats
Bum Recognition Seats
Anti-Theft Driver's Seat Turns the Shape Of Your Butt Into a Key
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31
Bizarre Schnoz Decorations
Bizarre Schnoz Decorations
Noda Akira Invents a Seemingly Useless LED Nostril Accessory
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30
Marvelously Macabre Apparel
Marvelously Macabre Apparel
The Suddenly Sudden Bloody Tank Top is Vampire Chic
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29
Parallel Universe Exploration Devices
Parallel Universe Exploration Devices
Quantum Parallelograph Gives a Glimpse Into Another World
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28
Glamorous Greenery Ensembles
Glamorous Greenery Ensembles
The MESH 'Wearable Garden' is a Fashion Experiment
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27
Armored Eco Roadsters
Armored Eco Roadsters
The Dartz Jo-Mojo is an EV With a Bulletproof Body
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26
Dashing Doggy Exercise Gear
Dashing Doggy Exercise Gear
Give Your Dog a Workout Too With the Fit Fur Life Treadmill
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25
Hefty Gelatinous Vessels
Hefty Gelatinous Vessels
The 26 Pound Gummy Bear Doubles as a Punch Bowl
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24
Personalized Voice Artwork
Personalized Voice Artwork
Voice Art Gallery Creates Masterpieces from Vocals
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23
Sensory-Crossing Performance
Sensory-Crossing Performance
the Anarchy Dance Theater Combines Experiences
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22
Bug Repelling Brain Protectors
Bug Repelling Brain Protectors
Ear Guards Keep Your Ears and Cranium Insect Free
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21
Dangerous Firearm Illuminators
Dangerous Firearm Illuminators
These Loaded Ceramics Gun Lamps are Locked and Loaded
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20
Riotous Furniture Designs
Riotous Furniture Designs
The 'In Case of Riot Coffee Table' is Perfect for Impromptu Protests
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19
Acrobatic Carnival Art
Acrobatic Carnival Art
Estela A Cuadro Illustrates A Fantasy Circus World
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18
Undead Shooting Targets
Undead Shooting Targets
The Zombie Industries Combat Dummies Really Bleed
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17
Gross Gelatin Christmas Treats
Gross Gelatin Christmas Treats
The Gummy Reindeer Turd is Surprisingly Tasty
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16
Odd Inverted Tannenbaums
Odd Inverted Tannenbaums
The CMI Upside Down Christmas Tree Turns the Holiday on its Head
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15
Secondhairy Head Ads
Secondhairy Head Ads
This Image Hair Group Campaign Treats Crown and Chin as the Same Charge
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14
Omnivorous Kitchen Cutlery
Omnivorous Kitchen Cutlery
This Eating Implement Takes the Shape of Various Animals' Teeth
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13
Curious Confectionery Packaging
Curious Confectionery Packaging
The Taste of Yellow Chocolate Bar is Consumer-Inspired & Vibrant
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12
Bodily Fluid Masterpieces
Bodily Fluid Masterpieces
Vinicius Quesada Uses Blood and Urine as His Work Supplies
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11
Crazy Cypress Crowns
Crazy Cypress Crowns
This Christmas Tree Hat by Stupid.com Will Make you Look Smart
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10
Bizarrely Dressed Beetles
Bizarrely Dressed Beetles
Erin Pearce Creates Jurassic Park-Inspired Outfits for Insects
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9
Colorful Insect Photography
Colorful Insect Photography
Nadav Bagim Takes Extremely Detailed Captures
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8
Painted Ear Models
Painted Ear Models
The Alexandra Moura Spring/Summer 2012 Collection Features Fearless Stripes
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7
Bloody Wine Branding
Bloody Wine Branding
Beaujolais Nouveau AD Packaging Functions as Promotional Donations
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6
Printed Doll Tresses
Printed Doll Tresses
Get Wild Multicolored Hair with Barbie Design Printables
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5
Skin Cell Seats
Skin Cell Seats
The 'bOne' Chair is Inspired by the Human Body
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4
Androgynous Lingerie Ads
Androgynous Lingerie Ads
The Hema Mega Push-Up Bra Campaign Stars Andrej Pejic
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3
Badass Beard Competitions
Badass Beard Competitions
Photographer Sheri Manson Shoots Fantastic Facial Hair
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2
Slithering Steampunk Organisms
Slithering Steampunk Organisms
Sculptures By Michihiro Matsuoka are Far from Your Average Toy
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1
Extreme Haute Platforms
Extreme Haute Platforms
The Omar Perez Stilett"O"s Collection Shows Shoes Fit for Gaga
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