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Top 50 Bizarre Trends in February 2012

From Anatomic Tights to Choreographed Reflection Illusions

— February 29, 2012 — Unique
For the month of February 2012, these are the Top 50 bizarre trends, which include Anatomic Tights, Carnivorous High Heels and Morbid Metropolitan Captures. The rankings are based on millions of views and 2617 new trends.

The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (362 trends), Jana Pijak (295), John Ibbitson (217), Amelia Roblin (193), Jason Soy (172), Sophia Pelka (166), Katherine Vong (142), Rebecca Byers (134), Leslie Chen (128), and Michael Hines (123).

Also make sure to check out Top 20 Trends in 2012, our latest episode of Trend Hunter TV.

If you are looking for professional trend research, make sure to check out our 2012 Bizarre Trend Report and Trend Hunter Pro.
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Freshness
34
Video Game Skin Enhancers
Video Game Skin Enhancers
Separable Subsurface Scattering Makes Skin Look More Realistic
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33
Choreographed Reflection Illusions
Choreographed Reflection Illusions
The Dance Club Mirror Fools You Until the End
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32
Wax Head Friend Charts
Wax Head Friend Charts
Colin Pinegar's 'Best Friends' Analyzes Facebook Friends With Mini Busts
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31
Electrifying Gun Games
Electrifying Gun Games
Ultimate Tazer Ball is an Actual Extreme Sport
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30
Sound-Bursting Speedway Videos
Sound-Bursting Speedway Videos
Ok Go 'Needing/Getting' on YouTube Brings New Life to the Racetrack
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29
Artificial Mandibles
Artificial Mandibles
LayerWise & Research Institute Biomed Create 3D-Printed Jaw for 83-Year-Old
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28
Light-Up Snowboard Suits
Light-Up Snowboard Suits
'LED Surfer' by Jacob Sutton is Peaceful to Watch
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27
Sculptural Condiment Claws
Sculptural Condiment Claws
Salt & Pepper Pawz Add a Bit of Fierceness to the Flavors of Your Feast
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26
Cosmic Cabernets
Cosmic Cabernets
Ian Hutcheon's Meteorito Wine is Aged With a 4.5-Billion-Year-Old Meteorite
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25
Hairy Flora Art Projects
Hairy Flora Art Projects
Jenine Shereos Weaves Leaves Out of Human Hair
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24
Fingered Fashion Artwork
Fingered Fashion Artwork
Beni Bischof Shows That Life Isn't Worth Living Without Laughter
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23
Rave-Ready Abstract Artwork
Rave-Ready Abstract Artwork
'Unweave the Rainbow' is a Curation of Weird Neons
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22
Cunning Hardcover Cushions
Cunning Hardcover Cushions
The Dictionary Desk Pillow Appears Serious but Facilitates Office Naps
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21
Suitcase Contents Photoblogs
Suitcase Contents Photoblogs
'I am Packed' Shares Photos of Things in Other People's Luggage
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20
Rodent-Gobbling Furniture
Rodent-Gobbling Furniture
The Mouse-Eating Coffee Table Lures Pests Efficiently
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19
Life-Size Tattoo Tributes
Life-Size Tattoo Tributes
The Tre Reising Gucci Mane Ice Cream Cone Sculpture is Made of 'Burrlap'
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18
Eco Car Architecture
Eco Car Architecture
Markus Voglreiter 'Auto Residence' is Car-Shaped and Environmentally Friendly
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17
Wicked Wax Furnishings
Wicked Wax Furnishings
The Oroboros Collection is Freely Formed with Liquid Paraffin
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16
Spherical Coral Concert Halls
Spherical Coral Concert Halls
The (a) Ball Auditorium is Enclosed by Polyps that Disseminate Sound
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15
Human Bouncy Ball Sports
Human Bouncy Ball Sports
This Bubble Football/Soccer Mash-up is the Greatest Game Since Curling
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14
Atomic Bomb Mapping Apps
Atomic Bomb Mapping Apps
Nukemap Displays the Potential Damage of Nuclear Weapons on Major Cities
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13
Tangled Trellis Tables
Tangled Trellis Tables
The # 035 Table by Tom Cecil Adds Intricacy to Your Interior Decor
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12
Wearable Body Bronzers
Wearable Body Bronzers
Skin Kiss Fake Tan Tights Will Give Your Gams a Safe Glow
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11
Contemporary Surrealist Portraits
Contemporary Surrealist Portraits
I Am Not by Ruadh DeLone Redoes Dali Digitally
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10
Cartoonish Facial Firmers
Cartoonish Facial Firmers
The Face Slimmer Mouth Exercise Mouthpiece Will Tone You Up
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9
Mangled Anatomical Architecture
Mangled Anatomical Architecture
Primal Parts by Kyd Kitchaiya Explores the Biology of Building
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8
Zealously Vibrant Sweaters
Zealously Vibrant Sweaters
The Mercedes Castro Fall/Winter 2012 Line Offers Some Unusual Knits
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7
Beaming Bike Wheels
Beaming Bike Wheels
The Cycle Halo by Ushki Design is a Hybrid Piece from a Hybrid Bicycle
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6
Morbid Metropolitan Captures
Morbid Metropolitan Captures
The Photography of Paul Hermes Documents Macabre Scenes in Melbourne
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5
Fictional Taxidermy Sculptures
Fictional Taxidermy Sculptures
Carl Turner aka Biscuitboy has Created Dr. Seuss-Inspired Critters
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4
Enigmatic Sorrowful Sculptures
Enigmatic Sorrowful Sculptures
JinYoung Yu Crafts Transparent Beings with Sad Childlike Faces
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3
Dragon Hide Gloves
Dragon Hide Gloves
The Armored Arm Warmers from Crystal's Idyll are Stylish & Comfortable
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2
Carnivorous High Heels
Carnivorous High Heels
Iris van Herpen and United Nude's Fang Shoe is Literally Long in the Tooth
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1
Anatomic Tights
Anatomic Tights
Black Milk Clothing Makes You Look Ripped
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