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7.2 | This Month and Warm
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7,052 Total Clicks Dec 12 - Jun 13 |
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Mocking Armageddon
The impending apocalypse becomes a topic surrounded by humor instead of anxietyImplications - Whether because of religious beliefs or scientific facts, different portions of the population seem to prep for the apocalypse every few years. Since the last alleged end of days on December 21st, 2012, pop culture has taken to looking at the supposed apocalypse with a more lighthearted eye. This, combined with a spike in Armageddon-focused entertainment such as The Walking Dead, has turned doomsday into a humorous topic. [More]
 Apocalypse-Inspired Jewelry |
 Thoughtful Apocalypse Collections |
 Zombie Survival Tool Sheds |
 Recurring Doomsday Infographics |
 Apocalyptic Survival Packages |
Filed in: Pop Culture
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6.7 | This Month and Warm
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26,839 Total Clicks Jul 12 - Jun 13 |
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Couture Schadenfreude
Fashion royalty is being brought back down to EarthImplications - Reflecting a desire for more down-to-Earth celebrity culture, consumers are responding to media that pokes fun at seemingly untouchable fashion icons. Connecting consumers to fashion culture, this type of work allows people to relate to an elite, high-end world without spending the money to participate. [More]
 Undressed Designer Depictions |
 Couture Icon Ponies |
 Cartoon Fashionista Caricatures |
 Makeup Madness Muse Videos |
 Amusing Editor Memes |
 Risque Political Drawings |
Filed in: Pop Culture Luxury Celebs Ultra Luxury Fashion
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7 | This Month and Warm
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8,823 Total Clicks Oct 12 - May 13 |
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Humorizing Morbid
Dark and taboo topics become a source of humorImplications - The openness of communication on the Internet has desensitized the modern consumer; what was once taboo is not only accepted, but has become a source of humor. Morbid topics such as death are now discussed openly and without fear. This not only signifies a shift in the collective limits of today's consumers, but serves as a way to disarm topics that are otherwise surrounded by anxiety. [More]
 Magician Trick Knife Sets |
 Skeletal Comic Street Art |
 Severed Anatomical Cleansers |
 Killer Doll Re-Creations |
 Darkly Humorous Kitty Accessories |
Filed in: Pop Culture Humor
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9.1 | This Month and V. Hot
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119,019 Total Clicks Jan 12 - May 13 |
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Plus-Size Pride
Curves are embraced as fashion and design welcome sizes 8 and overImplications - The idea of beauty in reference to weight is a widely discussed topic, especially in the digital age. This has led to not just the acceptance, but the glamorization of curves. In the past, plus-size women were subject to loose, "flattering" designs; now, women of all shapes are encouraged to show pride in their bodies. This is a pivotal turn towards equality in the media that satisfies the consumer desire for reality in branding. [More]
 Realistic Beachwear Advertisements |
 Plus-Size Model Comparisons |
 Full-Figured Fashion Blogs |
 Big and Beautiful Model Videos |
 Patterned Plus-Sized Fashion |
 Real-Sized Female Mannequins |
Filed in: Fashion Pop Culture
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7.2 | This Quarter and Warm
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21,663 Total Clicks Jun 12 - May 13 |
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Villain Worship
The bad guy takes the place of the hero as the go-to idolImplications - Heroes represent the part of the human psyche focused on progress and doing the right thing. For many, the hero figure is more of an aspiration than a reality. The villain, however, represents the more indulgent, self-serving side of the human condition. In today's selfcentric society, the villain is simply easier to relate to. [More]
 Fantasy Villain Footwear |
 Evil Queen Cosmetic Tutorials |
 Metal-Controlling Winter Headgear |
 Villainous Crocheted Masks |
 Retro Movie Criminal Captures |
 Evil Antagonist-Inspired Makeup |
Filed in: Pop Culture
