Bigfoot, Pregnant Man, Hot Sarah Palin, Miley Cyrus Exposed, Eva Mendes asked to get fat and more… This pop culture countdown features the top pop culture trends of 2008. The report is a crowd-filtered ranking based on TrendHunter.com monthly traffic (several million monthly views) and our pop culture trend database, which now has more than 2499 pop culture trends.
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Top 50 Pop Culture Stories and Scandals in 2008
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Wearing Nothing (II)
Heidi Klum Body Paint Shoot by Rankin
42
Recreating Famous Naked Celebrity Shoots
Mario Lopez Bares All for People
41
Wearing Nothing
Sports Illustrated 2008 Body Paint Shoot
40
Exposing Airbrushing
Excessive Before and After Pictures
39
Naked Celebs For Breast Cancer
Amy Winehouse, Sade & Helena Bonham Carter
38
Designer Eyeglass Frenzy
Sarah Palin Fuels Kawasaki 704 Glasses Craze
37
Photoshoot Recycling
Megan Fox's FHM UK July 2008 Spread is FHM US 2005
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Political Fashion Icons
Michelle Obama Style
35
Small Boob Support Sites
Keira Knightly Is Flat Chested Icon
34
Inspirational Spoof Posters
Funny London Paper Galleries Ads
33
Stylish Vampires
Twilight is In Style December 2008
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Disastrous Uber Editing
Famous Photoshop Bloopers
31
Toyota Prius Campaign
Prostitute, Lover, Killer
30
Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony Video
Official Footage
29
Contradictory Weight Loss
Jennifer Love Hewitt's Weight Loss, Thoughts on Body Image
28
Extreme Digital Makeovers
The Photoshop Diet
27
10 Photoshop Disasters
From Missing BellyButtons to Giant Heads
26
Vampire Photoshoots
The Twilight Zone in VMAN
25
Natural Boobs
Keira Knightley Rejects Cleavage Airbrushing
24
Blending Fake and Real Tattoos
Angelina Jolie's 'Wanted' Transformation
23
Donating Breasts for Charity
Katy Perry Helps "Keep a Breast"
22
Fattening Requests
Megan Fox Ordered to Beef Up for Robots
21
Extreme Political Parodies
Obama Girl Hits Sarah Palin Below The Belt
20
High School Musical Meets Grease
Retro-Cool Elle Photoshoot
19
10 Hollywood Weight Fluctuations
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VP Babygates
Did Sarah Palin Fake Pregnancy for her Teen Daughter?
17
Songs to Fight Poverty
Scarlett Johansson & Fergie Sing “In My Name”
16
Asian Adaptations of Blockbuster Movies
Twilight Gets Filipino TV Version
15
Custom Birthing Soundtracks
Nicole Kidman's Delivery Room Music
14
Glass Toilet Cubicles
Swiss Public Bathrooms
13
Bigfoot Captured
Scientists to Reveal Bigfoot and DNA (Proof or Hoax?)
12
Models as First Ladies
Tyra Banks as Michelle Obama in Harper's Bazaar
11
Sarah Palin Lookalikes
Tina Fey, Peggy Hill & Other Sightings
10
Boyfriend Jeans (UPDATE)
Katie Holmes Ignites Bandwagon of Baggy Boy Jeans
9
Fashion Designers as Rappers
Karl Lagerfeld, Armani, Versace & More for Harper's Bazaar
8
Palin Power Products
Sarah Palin Merchandise
7
Backstage Photoshoots
Alessandra Ambrosio & Gisele at Victoria's Secret Behind The Scenes
6
Recreating Magazine Covers
Halle Berry Is Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive, 75th Anniversary
5
Record TV Premieres
Sarah Palin & Michael Phelps Boost SNL Ratings
4
Frenemies
Shannen Doherty & Jennie Garth on EW Cover
3
Fighting Feminine Power
Tina Fey as Sarah Palin Leads to Talk of 'Bimbo Doctrine'
2
Olympic Cover Spoofs
Michael Phelps in Haute Couture
1
Cheesy Retro
Reality Star Heidi Montag Shocks in "Overdosin"
Related Ideas
Celebrity-Starring Swimwear Campaigns
Kim Kardashian Fronts the SKIMS 'Swim Shop' Campaign
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Sour Candy Challenges
1UP Candy's Kit Challenges Sour Candy Fans to Keep a Straight Face
Film-Celebrating Pool Floaties
The Funboy x Barbie: The Movie Collection is Plastic and Fantastic
Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Bloomingdale’s Celebrates the Barbie Movie with New Capsule
Doll-Themed Movie Fashion
The Zara x Barbie Collection Features Iconic Styles
Pastry-Inspired Sweaters
Pop-Tarts' Pop-Tartigan Sweaters Help Gen Z Channel "Grandmacore"
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
Amorous Immersive Pop-Ups
Museum of Ice Cream & Kendra Scott Partnered for Valentine's
Collectible Kawaii Figurines
The Sanrio Hello Kitty Funko Pop! Figures Celebrate 50 Years
Beautifying Beach Club Pop-Ups
NYX Professional Makeup's Covent Garden Pop-Up is Barbie Pink
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Lab-Themed Hair Pop-Ups
Garnier Fructis Showcases its New Collection Through a Scientific Pop-Up
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Maternity Clothing Pop-Ups
Bumpsuit Created a Pop-Up Pod for Its First Physical Retail Presence
Soda-Branded Sweatsuit Merch Lines
poppi Launched a Stunningly Playful & Stylish Sweatsuit Line
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
AI-Generated Topic Art
'The Art of Trending’ Creates AI Artwork From Topics Trending on Twitter
Inclusive Beauty Campaigns
The e.l.f. 'Judge Beauty' Campaign Will be Featured at Super Bowl 2024
Hilarious Judicial Beauty Ads
e.l.f. Cosmetics Debuts "Judge Beauty" Campaign
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
Celeb-Inspired AI Chatbots
The Meta AI Personas are Based on Cultural Icons & Influencers
Year-End Live Music Shows
Spotify Wrapped Live 2023 Shares Performances from Top Global Artists
Nudist-Themed Sporty Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Collection
Pop Artist-Designed Auction Cars
Jeff Koons Designs a Dynamic BMW 850i xDrive Gran Coupe
Celebrity-Fronted High Fashion Campaign
Marc Jacobs Enlists Kate Moss for the FW22 Resort Campaign
Sensory Surprise Dolls
Barbie Pop Reveal Shares Scented Dolls and Squishy Friends
Loud Luxury Fashion
Moschino SS24 Pokes Fun at "Quiet Luxury" with Maximalist Styles
Fine Art-Inspired Fashion
Pacsun & The Met Collaborated on a Covetable Apparel Capsule
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Filmic Toaster Pastry Packaging
Unfrosted Inspired Pop-Tarts' Limited-Edition "Trat-Pops" Boxes
Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
Doll Movie-Themed Popcorns
Propercorn Debuts Limited Popcorn Packs Inspired by Barbie the Movie
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
Fashionable Phygital Coats
Private Policy AW23 Took to the Metaverse
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Expansive Easter Product Ranges
The Mars Wrigley Easter 2024 Range Has Eight New Products
Period-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Nadya Okamoto Partnered with Chnge on an Exclusive Apparel Line
Breakup Bar Pop-Ups
A Taylor Swift-Themed Breakup Pop-Up is Coming to Chicago for Valentine's Day
Detailed Filmic Fashion Publications
'Barbie: The World Tour' Breaks Down Outfits from the Film
UK Summer-Ready Sporty Fashion
Unknown London Launches a New Capsule Designed for Summer
Soda-Themed Merch Collections
Viral Soda Brand Poppi Drops Limited-Edition Sweatsuit Merch
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns
MoonPie's Alien Acquisition Shares Ads for Extraterrestrials
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Vintage Americana Fall-Ready Fashion
Universal Works Unveils Far From Memphis for FW23
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Sticky Skincare Ads
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Super Bowl Ad Stars Jennifer Coolidge & "Baby Dolphin Skin"
Mixed Media Collaborative Apparel
The Rolling Stones and MTV Drop a Graphic Capsule Collection
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Socialite-Inspired Toy Dolls
Bratz Adds New Red Carpet Styles to its Kylie Jenner Collection
AR Selfie Booths
BBC's Pop-Up Booth Lets Passersby Try on Augmented Reality Animal Masks
Syringe-Based Billboards
Dove's Injectable Billboard Addresses Toxic Beauty Standards
Self-Referencing Fashion Collections
For Fall/Winter 2023, UNDERCOVER is Reimagining Old Design
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Opulent Branded Holiday Events
Moët & Chandon Unveils a One-of-a-Kind Event in New York City
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Multi-Sensory Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Extremes Start Off Sour or Spicy and Transition to Sweet
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Collaborative Global Fashion Capsules
Lee and The Brooklyn Circus Partner to Tell "A Fresh Tale"
Edible Pastry Mascots
The 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl Will Introduce the World's First Edible Mascot
Monkey-Themed Y2K Apparel
Fan-Favorite Y2K Brand Paul Frank Makes its Return with MadeMe
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Toaster Pastry Prediction Platforms
Prop-Tarts Challenges Pop-Tarts Fans' Intuition
Patterned Collaborative Apparel
Cactus Plant Flea Market x HUMAN MADE Debut 'Japan Made' Season 7
Sci-Fi Smartphone Grips
The PopSockets Dimensionals Star Wars Collection Includes Two Styles
Toy-Themed Film Figurines
The Funko Pop! Movies: Barbie Collection Has Four Styles
Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls
Malibu Mac and Cheese Blends Champagne with Three Cheeses
Traveling Family-Focused Campaigns
NGS and Vivid-Pix are Celebrating Family History Month
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Happiness-Celebrating Fashion Campaigns
Prada's Memories of Beauty Salutes the Year of the Rabbit
Music-Inspired Campaigns
The New Pepsi Campaign Features Bad Bunny
Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores
Random Studio Creates the Bodyscape Installation
Y2K Brand-Backed Denim
Playboy Launches its First Official Denim Line for Men and Women
Childhood Show-Inspired 3D Makeup
HipDot Debuts Its Fourth Collection of One-of-a-Kind Makeup
Plumping Lip Collections
e.l.f. x Jennifer Coolidge Dirty Pillows Lip Kit Shares a Signature Look
Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Enlists Martha Stewart on its Cover
Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops
Peachy Den's 'Sweet Cheeks' Collection Pays Homage to Girlhood
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Blockbuster Shopping Campaigns
Walmart Reunited the Mean Girls Cast for Its Black Friday Ads
Iconic Show Toronto Popups
Celebrate National TV Day at The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Toronto
Spooky Street Ad Experiences
These Fanta Halloween Projections Took Over a Busy Stockholm Street
Nostalgic Shopping Ads
The Rakuten Big Game Campaign Revives Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Functional Militaristic Fall Apparel
maharishi Presents its New Campaign for the FW23 Season
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Mythical Creature Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Unicorn Wonder Was Created with Anna Cathcart
Celebrity Social Feeds
BeReal Introduces the Celeb-Exclusive 'RealPeople' Feed on its App
Cargo-Honoring Fashion Campaigns
Peachy Den Highlights its Mimi Cargo Pants in a Campaign
Individualism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Gap Debuts a Collection with The Brooklyn Circus
Elevated Skatewear Collections
Pop Trading Company Debuts Its Spring/Summer 2023 Capsule
Fur-Adorned Celebrity Figurines
Funko Unveils a New Pop! of Doja Cat's Coachella Performance
Risk-Worthy Snack Ads
The Super Bowl Pringles Ad Shares a Snack That's Worth Getting Stuck With
Lunar Beauty Pop-Ups
Armani Beauty Decks Out the Halls of Haikou Mova Mall in Red
Branded Pregnancy Scans
Marmite is Inviting Parents to Discover the Nature of Their Unborn Child
Irish Folklore-Inspired Fashion
UNDERCOVER Presents its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Grande Shimmeering Runway Shows
Saint Laurent Presents its Summer 2024 Womenswear at PW
Popsicle-Polish Crossover Collaborations
Daily Harvest Debuts the Pops and Matching Nail Polishes
Celebrity-Starring Skincare Ads
Peter Thomas Roth Recruits Lindsay Lohan for its New Campaign
Unpredictable Festive Ad Campaigns
The American Red Cross Launches the New Snowfall Campaign
Influencer-Starring Fashion Campaigns
PrettyLittleThing Debuts a New Campaign with Cindy Kimberly
Seasonally Shaped Springtime Treats
The Mars Wrigley 2023 Easter Range is Expansive
Fashion Recap Artful Books
Style Not Com Unveils the Fashion In 2023 Highlights Book
Collectible Figurine Advent Calendars
These Pocket Pop! Advent Calendars are Arriving for 2023
Mystery Search Engines
Mystery Search Shows You the Question of the Person Before You
Standalone Celebrity Popcorn Brands
Rob's Backstage Popcorn Split-Off as its Own Brand
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Child President Campaigns
The Tech Interactive Launches "President for a Day" Contest with Zigazoo
Convention-Exclusive Collectibles
Funko and Loungefly Unveiled a WonderCon 2023-Exclusive Set
Color-Changing Fall Fashion
Anrealage Unveils New Clothing Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Weekly Tech Podcasts
The Product Hunt Weekly Podcast Will Uncover the Latest Industry Insights
Personalized Holiday Newsletters
Pics & Wishes is a Line of Multi-Media Greetings
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Collaborative Ceramic Collectables
Infinite Archies and En Iwamura Designs a Set of Ceramics
Fatherly Fall Fashion Campaigns
Paul&Shark Spotlights Pierce Brosnan and his Son in New Launch
Expert-Approved Book Lists
'Ultimate Book List' Offers More Than 4,500 Recommendations
Candy-Filled Christmas Ornaments
The Gummy Pop Surprise Holiday Hunt Series & Ornament is Festive
Crowdsourced Fun Fact Databases
Straight Fax is an Online Space for Facts and References
Destigmatizing Perimenopause Series
Always Discreet's 'I Wish I Knew' Shares Women's Experiences
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Wholesome Kingpin Ads
The PopCorners Super Bowl Commercial Reimagines Breaking Bad
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Tomokazu Matsuyama Unveils 'Episodes Far From Home' Exhibition
Haunting Tech Safety PSAs
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection Releases 'The Horse'
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Tween-Targeted Weekly News Shows
Kelsey Russell is the Newest Co-Host of First Stop News
Streetwear-Informed Collectible Dolls
Supreme Unveils a Closer Look at its Momoko Doll
Trailblazing Parenthood Podcasts
Milk Drunk: The Podcast by Bobbie Shares Empowering Conversations
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space