http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Jeremy's Latest Trends en Copyright 2008 2008-09-07T01:00:01-05:00 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anne-hathaway-con ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Con men don’t only target old people, as Anne Hathaway learned when she was seduced out of $148,000.  The actress was dating a con man named Raffaello Follieri, who made millions in elaborate schemes.… Celebrity News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anne-hathaway-con Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:48:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarah-palin-speach ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Sarah Palin speech at the Republican National Convention is already adding to the buzz surrounding the beauty pageant queen turned politician.  Does America have Palin-fever? At the very least,… Social Trends Political Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarah-palin-speach Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:03:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/bigfoot-chupacbra-olympics-sarah-palin-photos-and-obama ]]> (TrendHunter.com) August was a sensational month for viral news, driven by Bigfoot, Chupacbra, the Olympics, Sarah Palin Photos and everything Obama. These viral posts drove Trend Hunter to a record 6 million monthly views… Clusters and Top Lists Micro Trend Reports http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/bigfoot-chupacbra-olympics-sarah-palin-photos-and-obama Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:44:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kirsty-coventry ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Zimbabwe’s only Olympic medalist, Kirsty Coventry, was handed a $100,000 in cash following her Olympic win… Why?  President Robert Mugabe instituted an incentive program to motivate the country’s athletes.… Olympics http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kirsty-coventry Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:35:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jennifer-hudson-star-spangled-banner-for-obama ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Tonight, Jennifer Hudson will make her headlines when she sings the Star Spangled Banner for Barack Obama.  Jennifer Hudson may have been 6th in American Idol, but she was the first choice for Barack Obama.… Celebrity News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jennifer-hudson-star-spangled-banner-for-obama Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:13:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiger-woods-dubai-golf-course ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Tiger Woods, featured earlier as a potential Billionaire Athlete, has launched plans for his first golf course.  The $1.1 billion golf course will be part of a $64 billion high-end residential community… Celebrity News Celebrity Products Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiger-woods-dubai-golf-course Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:53:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obituaries-nasty-obit-of-dolores-aguilar ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Dolores Aguilar was not well liked, according to her obituary, which reads, “Dolores had no real hobbies, made no contribution to society and rarely shared a kind word or deed in her life.” The bitterness… Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obituaries-nasty-obit-of-dolores-aguilar Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:20:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milorad-cavic-loses-michael-phelps ]]> (TrendHunter.com) In this (faked) unseen footage, Milaroad Cavic LOSES it when he loses the big race, only to be teased and taunted by Michael Phelps. The video, from MagicHugs.com shows is a great example of faking footage… Olympics Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Viral Videos http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milorad-cavic-loses-michael-phelps Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:20:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-phelps-olympics ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Before the Olympics, Michael Phelps was not very well known, but in the few weeks of the Beijing games, he’s become a cult obsession.  The reason is simple.  Unlike almost any Olympics in past history,… Olympics Celebrity News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-phelps-olympics Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:15:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/olympic-closing-ceremonies ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Olympic Closing Ceremonies were today, and to commemorate the end of the games, we're featuring our most popular 100 Olympic Innovations. Over the last few months, Trend Hunters have contributed… Olympics Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/olympic-closing-ceremonies Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:45:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetah-girls-one-world-bollywood ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Disney has gone Bollywood with Cheetah Girls One World.  Cheetah Girls was already a hit musical franchise with a five year history.  Given Disney’s international success, an entry into India seemed natural.… Marketing Strategy Pop Culture and Internet Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetah-girls-one-world-bollywood Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:19:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-parents ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The always-controversial Katy Perry has responded to rumours of parental criticism.  The young starlet, who sings, “I kissed a girl,” is frequently making headlines for her racy image.  But the real controversy… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-parents Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:01:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fat-tom-cruise-tropic-thunder-trailer ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Check out this leaked video of the Bald and Fat Tom Cruise Tropic Thunder trailer.  Then, decide if you think this whole Tom Cruise hype is a planned controversy. This video has become one of the first… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fat-tom-cruise-tropic-thunder-trailer Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:59:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/breast-cancer-campaigns-christina-applegate ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The blogosphere is buzzing about breast cancer following Christina Applegate’s recent treatment and launch of a new early breast cancer detection program.  But Christina Applegate wasn’t the first person… Social Trends Activism and Awareness Charity Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/breast-cancer-campaigns-christina-applegate Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:08:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-cruise-fat-tropic-thunder ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A fat Tom Cruise in Tropic Thunder may be enough to renew the stars tainted stardom.  Although Tom Cruise has fallen out of favor with his extreme Scientology beliefs, fans are lifting him back up to stardom… Celebrity News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-cruise-fat-tropic-thunder Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:59:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/christina-applegate-tropic-thunder-heath-ledger ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Our daily Top 10 was driven by mega celeb telethons, including Christina Applegate and Jennifer Aniston.  Nose jobs, spoof posters and digital dress up were not too far behind. Tropic Thunder and Heath… Celebrity News Special Features http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/christina-applegate-tropic-thunder-heath-ledger Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:45:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/top-10-trend-hunter-slideshows-new-slideshow-mode ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Trend Hunter has just launched a new SLIDE SHOW mode which makes it more enjoyable than ever to browse new trends.  Unlike normal slide-shows, you can dive deeper into any trend… Check it out by looking… Special Features About Trend Hunter Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/top-10-trend-hunter-slideshows-new-slideshow-mode Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:20:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trend-hunter-reaches-5-million-views ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Trend Hunter just skyrocketed past 5 million monthly views, driven by the stellar content of our trend community.  This makes Trend Hunter the world’s largest trend site by a decent margin.  Thanks to… Special Features About Trend Hunter http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trend-hunter-reaches-5-million-views Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:31:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigfoot-1-million-sasquatch-photo-challenge ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Bushnell and ‘Field and Stream’ are now offering a $1 million reward for verifiable pictures of Bigfoot (or any other Sasquatch).  Obviously the news of Bigfoot has been buzzing on the net, so it seems… Marketing Strategy Pop Culture and Internet Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigfoot-1-million-sasquatch-photo-challenge Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:25:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/correlation-of-mccain-and-bush-approval ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This correlation video shows the shocking link between McCain’s support for Bush and Bush’s falling approval.  The video, one of the most popular today, was created by an Obama supporter who wanted to… Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/correlation-of-mccain-and-bush-approval Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jennifer-love-hewitt-weight-loss ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Jennifer Love Hewitt’s weight loss is bringing body image discussions back into the limelight.  For context, Jennifer lost 18 pounds in 10 weeks.  This kind of dramatic weight loss is often controversial… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jennifer-love-hewitt-weight-loss Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:18:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigfoot-videos ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Photos of Bigfoot in a cooler and the whole Big Foot press conference turned out to be a bit of a let down, which is providing the comedy community with ample ammunition. Funny or Die is already loaded… Pop Culture and Internet Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigfoot-videos Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:24:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigfoot-chupacabra-videos ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This week, Bigfoot photos, the Big Foot press conference and Chupacabra videos were buzzing like mad.  It would have been tough to be anywhere on the internet and not find some of the Bigfoot photos and… Pop Culture and Internet Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigfoot-chupacabra-videos Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:55:25 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/implants-at-14-ali-lohans-boob-job ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It’s not a great example for young girls that Ali Lohan appears to have added boob implants at age 14 - if it is indeed true.  For the record, her older sister Lindsay Lohan denies that Ali had breast… Celebrity News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/implants-at-14-ali-lohans-boob-job Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:56:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chupacabre-bigfoot-for-publicity ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This week the internet was set ablaze with videos and proof of the Chupacabra ‘Vampire Dog’ in Texas and Bigfoot in Georgia.  Could Chupacabra and Bigfoot both be captured in the same week?  It seems unlikely…… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chupacabre-bigfoot-for-publicity Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:23:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigfoot-captured ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A group of Bigfoot hunters at ‘Searching for Bigfoot Inc.’ claim to have discovered the real Bigfoot.  The men will be releasing DNA evidence and a photo this Friday. The alleged body of Bigfoot was… Pop Culture and Internet Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigfoot-captured Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:39:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tori-spelling-rejects-90210 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Beverly Hills 90210 might on its way back, but Tory Spelling won’t be joining.  Over the last few weeks, the retro comeback has been generating a bit of buzz, especially since several past characters are… Celebrity News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tori-spelling-rejects-90210 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:38:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aafia-siddiqu ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Aafia Siddiqu, a captured female terrorist, is making buzz as the top search today.  She is accused of attempting to poison Jimmy Carter and several other Americans. But Aafia Siddiqu is making headlines… Social Trends Activism and Awareness Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aafia-siddiqu Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:09:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-trend-hunter-submission-template ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Contributing to TrendHunter.com just got a little bit easier… We’ve added a new submission template that removes some of the ‘nasty’ and adds in a little more ‘fun’. TrendHunter.com/submit Here are… Special Features About Trend Hunter http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-trend-hunter-submission-template Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:12:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/money-for-trends-blogging ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Contributing to TrendHunter.com now results in ad money from day 1.  We have removed our 30 trend minimum!  As a result, you begin earning Google Adsense revenue as soon as your first trends are published… Special Features About Trend Hunter http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/money-for-trends-blogging Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:02:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perseid-meteor-shower-photos ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The annual Perseid Meteor shower is upon us, triggering the rise of Flickr Astronomy.  Basically, web 2.0 has taken recreational astronomy (and photography) to the next level by providing a medium where… Technology Trends and Gadgets Digital Cameras and Photography Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perseid-meteor-shower-photos Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:19:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisibility-cloak ]]> (TrendHunter.com) An invisibility cloak seems to reach the viral media every few months.  Some of these cloaks have involved simple projectors, while others have involved clever camouflage paint. This time, researchers… Technology Trends and Gadgets http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisibility-cloak Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:57:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-innovations ]]> (TrendHunter.com) During the Olympics, the best human achievements are showcased - but not just in sport.  The Olympics also result provide an outlet for the best architecture, design, technology and human spirit.  Accordingly,… Olympics http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-innovations Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:39:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-hilton-videos ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Paris Hilton is 'so hot right now', driven most recently by her reaction to McCain's 'celebrity' commercial. In short, there have already been several million views to her Paris for President video at… Celebrity News Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-hilton-videos Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:52:31 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obama-snaps-threatens-to-go-gangter ]]> (TrendHunter.com) In this SPOOF video, Obama snaps and threatened to ‘go gangster’ on a heckler.  Well done, BarelyPolitical… Here’s how it rolls: Obama kicks off his rant, “Hold on everybody… young man, there’s… Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obama-snaps-threatens-to-go-gangter Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:40:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2008-beijing-olympics-online-tv ]]> (TrendHunter.com) NBC might not want you to watch the Beijing 2008 Olympics on the web, but this is a celebration of China, and what would your Olympics schedule be like without a little copyright violation?  Oooh, a low… Olympics Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2008-beijing-olympics-online-tv Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:57:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-tut-babies-dna-test ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Scientists in Cairo are carrying out DNA tests on King Tut and two tiny fetuses.  These tests will determine whether or not the fetuses are King Tut’s babies.  King Tutankhamun’s parental tests are… Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-tut-babies-dna-test Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:43:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-hilton-for-president ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Did you know that Paris Hilton memorized her lines for the ‘Paris Hilton for President’ ad / reaction to McCain? She did… and that’s just one of the reasons why she’s not really a tart. She’s… Celebrity News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-hilton-for-president Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:13:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-mendes-photos-and-banned-commercials ]]> (TrendHunter.com) People LOVE Eva Mendes Photos, galleries, photoshoots and the banned Eva Mendes Calvin Klein commercial.  Searches for “Eva Mendes” have been #1 on Yahoo all day.  In fact, Trend Hunter is currently being… Celebrity News Special Features About Trend Hunter http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-mendes-photos-and-banned-commercials Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:52:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catalytic-converter-theft ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Here’s a problem you never anticipated: catalytic converter theft.  In short your catalytic converter reduces pollution and keeps your car running smoothly.  It does this by filtering out the carbon monoxide… Auto and Motor Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catalytic-converter-theft Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:00:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bernie-mac-death-myth ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Imagine this: Bernie Mac’s publicist has been forced to issue statements denying that Bernie Mac died. Truth be told, Bernie is in “very, very critical condition” resulting from pneumonia.  You can imagine… Celebrity News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bernie-mac-death-myth Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:20:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nascar-paint-stickers-weekly ]]> (TrendHunter.com) NASCAR fans might have noticed that Kyle Busch kicked off his season with a remarkable seven wins.  But even non-NASCAR fans might be interested to know that each of those wins featured an entirely different… Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nascar-paint-stickers-weekly Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:51:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kendra-wilkinson ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Kendra Wilkinson, one of Hugh Heffner’s three girlfriends, has stepped forward to reveal details behind the foursome’s unique living arrangement.  Classify this under ‘odd’ in your journal of… Celebrity News Naughty Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kendra-wilkinson Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:32:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ali-lohan-audition ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Teen starlet Ali Lohan ‘accidentally’ met with a porn producer, and became the #1 search of the day.  I suppose the news is making buzz because she’s only 14 and one of his movies was called ‘Breast… Celebrity News Naughty Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ali-lohan-audition Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:31:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccain-obama-to-britney-spears-paris-hilton ]]> (TrendHunter.com) John McCain’s latest ads compare Barack Obama to Britney Spears and Paris Hilton.  Let me start by reacting appropriately: “Hahahahaahaha.” The Obama bashing commercial, set to air on Thursday,… Celebrity News Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccain-obama-to-britney-spears-paris-hilton Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:06:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-van-gogh ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A hidden Vincent Van Gogh painting has been revealed by scientists at a Dutch University.  The scientists have revealed the image of a woman beneath his famous work, ‘Patch of Grass’. The scientists… Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-van-gogh Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-makeover-home-foreclosure ]]> (TrendHunter.com) As another example of the US Housing Crisis, the Extreme Makeover home has gone into foreclosure.  Owners Milton and Patricia Harper are now forced to give up the home, after gambling away the equity… Business Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-makeover-home-foreclosure Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:08:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shia-labeoufs-dui-injury-transformers-2 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) We keep seeing celebrities behaving badly, but Shia LaBeouf’s is one of first to experience true karma (unless you consider Paris in Jail as karma, but I counted that as a publicity stunt). Shia LaBeouf… Celebrity News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shia-labeoufs-dui-injury-transformers-2 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:32:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebecca-romijn-pregnant-with-twins ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Rebecca Romijn is the next celebrity to be pregnant with twins, joining Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.  The whole issue raises the question of ‘in vitro’, since there’s barely a 1% chance of having… Celebrity News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebecca-romijn-pregnant-with-twins Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:31:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trend-hunter-2x-pregnant-man-pictures ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Trend Hunter pages are now twice as fast, thanks to the pregnant man’s photos. What? Here’s the story.  Pictures of the pregnant man’s baby drove nearly 200,000 page views in a single afternoon.… Special Features About Trend Hunter http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trend-hunter-2x-pregnant-man-pictures Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:39:52 -0400