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Top 100 Pop Culture Trends in 2009
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Celeb Nudetography
Scandalous Photos of Rihanna Leaked On the Internet
90
Anti-Inspirational Posters
Discouraging Signs That Shock You With Witty Rudeness
89
Blogs for Brutal Tattoos
'Ugliest Tattoos: A Gallery of Regrets' Has the Best of the Worst
88
Photobombing Websites
ThisIsPhotoBomb.com Displays Unintentional Picture Hilarity
87
Professional Photoshop Fails
Bodies Butchered, Contorted & Given the 'Twilight' Treatment
86
Hilarious Bulb Burnouts
Missing Letter Makes for Funny Neon Signs
85
Models without Makeup Shoots
Harper's Bazaar Features 90s Mega Models Cosmetics-Free
84
Social Personality Tagging
Facebook Meme Is All About Tagging Photos With Insults or Whimsey
83
Punk 80s Fashion
Black Lace, Neon Pink and Fingerless Gloves at Louis Vuitton Fall 2009 RTW
82
User-Fueled Clothes-Free TV
Crowdsourced Nude News Leaves Nothing to the Imagination
81
Mysteriously Sexy Vampire Posters
Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart Usher in ‘New Moon̵
80
Whacked-Out Wedding Photos
Photographs of Bizarre Nuptials Give Hope to Others
79
Glamorizing Diverse Body Types
Plus Size Models Galore Appear in Glamour Magazine's October Issue
78
Inked Family Values
Relatives and 'Family' Tattoos Are Both Permanent
77
Racy Horror Shoots
Lady Gaga is a Naked Vamp in Out Magazine
76
Hairy Body Art
From Shaved Back Jersey Numbers to Bathingsuit Top Chest Hair
75
Models With Belly Flab
Lizzie Miller Nixes Airbrushing & Goes Au Naturale in Glamour
74
Transparent Red Carpet LBDs
Megan Fox Rocks Black Herve Leroux Dress at Premiere
73
Piercing Cover Shots
Gisele Bundchen Rocks a Nose Ring on Cover of DT Magazine
72
Strip Club Photography
Juliana Beasley Shoots the Raunchy Underbelly of Society
71
Gaming Girlfriend Fashion
Super Mario Brothers Teach You How to Get Women
70
Orgiastic AIDS Awareness Ads
One Life Warns From Sleeping With the Past
69
Scandalous Photo Collections
My Drunk Pix Features Booze-Fueled Pics You'd Love to Forget
68
Divalicious Domestic Digs
$125 Million ‘Fleur De Lys' Mansion Bought By Mariah Carey
67
Humorous Traffic Signs
Funny and Unusual Road Signs from Around the World
66
Comedic Satellite Photos
Hilariously Awkward Google Street View Images
65
Transparent Tees & Tape Pasties
Lady Gaga Shows the Paparazzi That Less is More
64
Race Car Drivers as Bikini Models
Danica Patrick Poses For Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
63
Unintentionally Awkward Photos
Athletes Get Caught on Film in Compromising Positions
62
Regrettable Inking
‘Baby on Board' Tattoo and Other Bad Ideas to Bring Remorse
61
Niche Tattoo Blogs
Online Collection of Owl Tattoos for Those Who Give a Hoot
60
Controversial Teen Stars
Zac Efron Gets Dirty With Naked Model in Interview Magazine
59
Unbelievably High Slits
Megan Fox's Leggy Red Dress at Berlin Premiere
58
Aggressive Sapphic Editorials
Purple Magazine Sells Beauty With Sexuality
57
Sinister Fantasies
Justin Monroe Goes ‘Down the Rabbit Hole' with Dickinson & Lepore
56
Harry Potter Tattoos
Muggles Show Their Love for New Movie Release With Ink (UPDATE)
55
Social Stereotype Illustrations
'Your Scene Sucks' Labels Different Social Groups
54
Tragic Tattoos
Incorrectly Spelled Tattoos Mortify Purchasers, Become Viral on the Web
53
Flashback Photo Leaks
Topless 'Gimme More' Pictures Catch Up With Britney Spears
52
Re-Animated Artistry
Re-Illustrating Cartoons, from the Simpsons to Super Mario
51
Vintage Tattoo Revival
Spider Webb Releases Old School Inspired “Big Book of Tattoos”
50
Humorous Misspelled Signs
Engrish.com is Filled With Uncommon English Mistakes
49
Messy Hair Photo Shoots
Robert Pattinson by Matt Jones in i-D Magazine
48
Bad Parent Shoots
Children Photographed in Shocking Situations
47
Bloody Performances
Lady Gaga at MTV Video Music Awards 2009
46
Vampire Jewelry
Accessories Inspired by 'Twilight' Series and 'New Moon'
45
Morning After Photography
Richard Kern Photographs Trish Goff 'The Day After' for A4 Magazine
44
Over-Accessorizing
Sandra Bullock Stacks Necklaces at Movie Premier
43
Painful Sunburnt Patterns
The Worst Tanning Disasters Captured in Photos
42
Moody Vampire Posters
‘New Moon' Official Poster Shows Love Conflict
41
Rebound Reality Stars
Melissa Rycroft Parlays "Bachelor" Snub Into "Dancing With the Stars" Slot
40
Werewolves as Protagonists
‘New Moon' Additions Give Robert Pattinson a Run for It
39
Hilarious License Plates
Various Ways to Spice Up Your Car With Humor
38
Celebrity Mohawks
Rihanna Shaves Sides of Head and Rocks the Results
37
Saggy Boob Scarves
Slightly Naughty Scarf Ensures You're the Center of Attention
36
High-Fashion Asian Photography
The Stunning Work of Chenman, A Chinese Celeb and Style Photographe
35
Nude Fashion
Miley Cyrus Matures at MTV Movie Awards
34
Pretend Decency
‘Nipple Non Grata' Challenges Social Hypocrisy
33
Naughty Flight Attendants
Ryanair's Edita Schindlerova Has a Very Adult Second Job
32
Zipper Eye Accessories
Lady Gaga's Eye-Popping Style on American Idol
31
Awkward Family Photos
AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com Posts Blush-Worthy Moments
30
Nerd Jargon Tattoos
Witty Geekttoos That Only Other Geeks Will Understand
29
Exposing Digital Dissection
Before and After Pictures Show Celebs Are Human
28
Super Short Leather Jackets
Megan Fox Rocks The Mini Trend
27
Rear Projection Poses
‘Vilena-Style' Modeling Goes Viral in Russia
26
Shocking Animal Sculptures
Patricia Piccinini's Frightening Hyper-Realist Artwork
25
Recycled Covers & Fake Tattoos
Empire Magazine Gives Megan Fox an Autobot Tattoo
24
Postmortem Editorials
Bruce Weber Photo Shoot of Michael Jackson Resurfaces
23
Relationship Duet Albums
Scarlett Johansson & Pete Yorn's “Break Up”
22
Somber Movie Posters
Authentic 'New Moon' Promos Play Up the Gloom & Doom
21
Viral Makeover Debates
Is a Susan Boyle Makeover Imminent?
20
Life-Proving Photography
Patrick Swayze Releases Photos to Counteract Twitter Death Rumors
19
15 Reality TV Spillovations
From Susan Boyle's Meltdown to Catty Feuds
18
Naked Plus-Sized Cover Models
Beth Ditto Bares All For ‘Love'
17
Dark Fairytale Heroines
Disney 'Twisted Princess' Series from Artist Jeffrey Thomas
16
Naughty Cartoon Fantasies
Jaspar Goodall's Photoshop Art Includes Bad Latex Bambi
15
Charitable Nudetography
Athletic 'Champions' Drop Trou for AIDS Awareness
14
Mainstream Raciness?
Allure Magazine Shows ‘The Naked Truth' For May 2009
13
Rebelling Against Photoshop
Flawed Brad Pitt Exposed by Chuck Close in W Magazine
12
80s Cartoon Bombshells
Sexy Jessica Rabbit Revived By Jessica Biel on SNL
11
Strange Photo Collections
Bizarre Archive Catalogues the Weirdest Pictures On the Web
10
Burlesque Tribute Exhibits
“Bettie Page: Heaven Bound” Celebrates the Pin-Up Icon
9
Ridiculous Self-Shots
GuysWithiPhones.com Captures Snaps of Macho Men
8
Undressing Photo Shoots
Mischa Barton Channels Megan Fox, Strips Down for FHM UK
7
Gorilla Boyfriends
Masuimi Max's Bizarre Interspecies Cover Shoot
6
Blogs About Feet
'Celebrity Feetures' Catalogs the Feet of Famous Faces
5
Unexpected Situation Photography
Erin Wurm Captures Odd, Awkward Moments
4
Positive Body Image Photography
Vogue's Annual Shape Issue 2009 Features 8 Beautiful Bodie
3
High-Profile Spokesdogs
Despite Buzz Over Portuguese Water Dog, Milk-Bone Picks Great Dane
2
Nudevertising Specialists
Henrick Purienne Photography Pushes Limits
1
Fan-Created Vampire Promos
Stunning Amateur 'New Moon' Posters Rival Work by Pros
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125 Niche Tattoos
Bizarre & Beautiful Tattoo Ideas, From 3D Designs to Glow-in-the-Dark Ink
Humorous Headstones
Funny Slogans and Light-Hearted Designs for the Dead
Anti-Inspirational Posters
Discouraging Signs That Shock You With Witty Rudeness
Blogs for Brutal Tattoos
'Ugliest Tattoos: A Gallery of Regrets' Has the Best of the Worst
Tattoo-Piercing Hybrids
Tribal Body Armor Emerges as Brand New Mod
Hilarious Bulb Burnouts
Missing Letter Makes for Funny Neon Signs
Cartoons Behaving Badly
'Magic Mushroom' Shirt Reveals the Truth About Mario & Luigi
20 Scandalous & Outlandish Safe Sex Ad Campaigns
Racy Horror Shoots
Lady Gaga is a Naked Vamp in Out Magazine
Transparent Red Carpet LBDs
Megan Fox Rocks Black Herve Leroux Dress at Premiere
14 Awkward Nudetography Sightings
From Celebrities to Nudist Photo Albums
Unique Wing Tattoos
from Eagle Wing Tattoos to Life Sized Human Butterfly Wings
Fake Naughty Tattoos
Real Man Nipple Incorporated With Pin-Up Girl Body Ink
Scandalous Poolside Editorials
Matthias Vriens Heats Up Numero With Lots of Skin
24 Edgy Modern-Girl Body Mods
From Connect-the-Dots Tattoos to Dimple Piercings
Armpit Tattoos
Underarm Flower Bouquet Ink on Pretty Hipsters in Toronto
Scandalous Lingerie Ads
Rankin's In-Your-Face Underwear Photography Pushes Boundaries
Unbelievably High Slits
Megan Fox's Leggy Red Dress at Berlin Premiere
Humorous Misspelled Signs
Engrish.com is Filled With Uncommon English Mistakes
Sexy Barber Shops
Geil Magazine Sexifies Hair Salons
Leggy Sexpot Editorials
Julia Stegner's Stems Go a 'Long Distance' in Vogue Spain
Manga Tattoos
Japanese Cartoon Ink, from Super Heroes to Cute Anime Faces
Voluptuous Vintage Photoshoots
Plus Size Pin-Up April Flores Gives Big Time Glamor
10 Hipster Innovations
From Counterculture Blogs to Subculture Satire
Flowering Tattoos
Permanent Ink With Roots in the Garden
Embroidery Tattoos
Glitch-Vixen Gets Her Grandma's Needlework Permanently Inked
Sinister Sapphic Affairs
‘Serie Noire' Shows the Dark Side of Vogue Paris
Bum-Baring Fashion
Lady Gaga Skips the Pants and Half of Her Underwear
Leggy Movie Star Fashion
Megan Fox Flaunts Killer Legs at Transformers Tokyo Premier
Peaceful Photography
Jan Scholz Captures Girls on Beds in Moments of Tranquility
Tanning Tattoos
‘Skin' Releases a Teen-Beach Couture Line for Girls With a Badass Side
Leg Splitting Tattoos
These Armpit Tattoos Take Ink Art to Another Level
Killer Hamster Tattoos
Prick Online Features an Unusual Virtual Gallery
Bound Celebtography
Lady Gaga Goes Wild in Vogue Hommes Japan
Rebelling Against Retouching
Peter Lindbergh Slams Usage of Photoshop
Racy Beach Photo Shoots
Lady GaGa Channels Madonna in V Magazine
Photoshop Bans
Britain Aims to Asterisk Airbrushing & Eliminate It in Ads Geared at Youth
Tattoos as Hair
The London Tattoo Convention 2009 Brings Out Some Interesting Artwork
50 Funky Tees
From Hairy-Chested Children's Clothing to Geetastic T-Shirts
Outlandish Celeb Couture
Fall Runway Outfits Inspired by Lady GaGa's Style
Graffiti Corsets
Austere Style So Hot, Even Lady GaGa Can't Resist
Racy Tan Editorials
Lady Gaga is an Orange Poodle in V Magazine
Sci-Fi Themed Weddings
Geeky Couple Opts for Star Wars Wedding in Ukraine
Gamer Tribute Inks
Nintendo-Inspired Tattoos are for Those Committed to Super Mario Bros.
Lesbian Gamer Weddings
The Anli and Laura Offbeat Union Combines the Best of All Worlds
Bloody Art Exhibits
"Untitled Hardcore Zombie Project" by Bruce LaBruce
Purple Beehive Hair
Lady Gaga Rocks Yet Another Eccentric Look From the Future
Nudie Inked Apps
The Official SuicideGirls Seductive Flip Strip iPhone App
Face Mask Fashion
Lady GaGa Covers Her Face in Vilsbol de Arce
25 Inappropriate Kids' Toys
Online Creations That Mix Sex, Tattoos and Childhood
Bacon Tattoos
Man Shares Love for Bacon with the World
Makeup-Less Magazine Covers
Scarlett Johansson Goes Natural in July Elle France
Monstrous Ink Designs
'Where the Wild Things Are' Tattoos Hype the Kid's Book for Life
Real-Sized Catwalk Models
'Plus Size' Models Give Life to Mark Fast During London Fashion Week
10 Anatomical Removals
Getting Rid of Tattoos, Nipples, Belly Buttons and More
Sapphic Advertising
Cesare Paciotti Goes Lesbian Chic in Fall/Winter 09-10
Bloody Editorials
Dazed & Confused Goes ‘Psycho Killer' Chic
25 Lady Gaga Eccentricities
From Rabit Ear Veils to Racy Beach Photoshoots
French Kiss Photography
‘Snog' by Rankin Captures Raw Intimacy
Kissing Strangers
Yang Ya-Ching Gets to Know Paris With '100 French Kisses' Project
Fire-Spitting Bras
Lady GaGa's Incendiary MuchMusic 2009 Performance
Stupid Store Signs
From Unfortunate Acronyms to Accidental Innuendos
Fur Bed Photoshoots
Harper's Bazaar Shows Summer's Sexiest Looks in July 2009 Issue
Leggy Tourist Editorials
Terry Richardson Takes (Vogue) Paris by Storm
Plus-Sized Nudetography
Augusto Ferrer's ‘Danae' is Naughty But Nice
Nudevertising Water
Vitasnella Turns You Into a Stripper
Colorful Custom Cycles
Urban Outfitters Launches Bike Shop, Hipsters Rejoice
Male Kiss Campaigns
Gay Marc Jacobs Campaign Banned from Men's Vogue
Kermit the Frog Couture
Lady GaGa Rocks Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Jacket to German Interview
Classy Gamer Weddings
Couple Ties the Knot With Nintendo Accessories
Vampire Weddings
Ideas to Make Your Big Day a Twilight-Themed Spectacle
10 Celebrity Tattoos
From Mike Tyson's Eye To Inked Obamas
Broken Relationship Pictorials
Exterface Show ‘The Distance' Between Lovers
Inkredible Model Editorials
The Aje Summer 2010 Collection Makes Tattoos Sexier
Scandalous Fashion Retrospective
Britney Spears' Sexy Performance Gear Over the Year
Makeup Tattoos
MAC Defies Odds and Turns Makeup into the Focus on the Runway
Photoshop Magic
Harry Potter Themes Charm Users at Worth1000.com
21 Bizarrely Hairy Ideas
From Baby Toupees to Beard Typography
Virtual Kissing Lessons
Online Tutorials Attempt to Make You a Good Kisser
Extreme Side Parts
Ellery's Catwalk Rocks Severely Parted Hairstyles
38 Harry Potter Sightings
From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to Moody Fashion Shoots
Dog Weddings
Two Pugs Tie the Knot In a Pet Store, Complete With Marriage Certificate
Cheap High Fashion
Max Azria Does $20 Wal-Mart Line With Miley Cyrus
Staged Awkward Moments
The MTV Video Awards Stunt With Bruno & Eminem Was Rehearsed
Haircentric Illustrations
Kelly Thompson Illustrates Big Trendy Tresses
Rabbit Ear Veils
Lady Gaga Looks Coo-Coo With an Eccentric Head Accessory
Prime Time Paro-Tees
Dr. House Confirms “It's Not Lupus” on Shirt From TeeFury
Fierce Child Portraits
Per Amy Guip, These Kids Are More Badass Than Their Parents
Soft & Seductive Sheet Sets
American Apparel Branches Out into the Bed Department
Sexy Wall Stripping
Hot For Tools Teaches Wallpaper Removal
Hardcore Sexytorials
The Platinum Love Magazine “Obsession” Editorial is Rough and Edg
Kiddie Chest Hair Tees
The Fake Hairy T-Shirt Makes Babies Look All Grown Up
Rocks as Beds
Mecuro B. Cotto Captures Serene Sleepers in Different Settings
Luxurious Plus-Sized Lines
Beth Ditto Teams With Evans for 14-32 Sized Fashions
Suggestive Street Signs
Oohtique.com Launches ‘Have Fun' Campaign
Elephant Headdresses
Lady Gaga's Animal-Shaped Mane for Tokyo Performance
Pixelated Pop Legends
CLOT Creates Blurred Michael Jackson Apparel
Cartoon Corsets
Vintage Doctors Show Super Mario Brothers' Style
Brooding Robot Portraits
“Transfomers 2: Revenge of the Fallen” Promo Posters
Retro Gaming Tees
Tetris Skyline T-Shirt Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Romantic Tragedy Weddings
Get Married on the Real Romeo & Juliet Balcony in Verona
Edible Cartoons
‘Where the Wild Things Are' Bento Box Celebrates the Children's
12 Abnormally Awkward Adventures
Flaunting Being Uncomfortable, From Family Photos to Feline Piani
Tattoos for the Blind
Braille Ink Offers Another Dimension of Body Design
Twitter Rumormongering
Patrick Swayze Death Tweet Puts Media Into Frenzy
Hairy Band Branding
'Life Lounge' Features Quirky Musician Photography
Retro Concert Ads
Emek's Dark Machine Music Art Mimics 60s & 80s Punk Posters
Insect Swarm Weddings
Daring Chinese Couple Weds While Covered in Bees
Moody Magic Posters
Harry Potter Print Ads Show Characters Casting Spells
Epic Tanning Fails
Ridiculous Sunburns That Makes You Want to Reach for Aloe Vera
Six-Pack Tattoos
Hipster Gets PBR Pounders Inked On His Tummy
Ranking Movie Makeouts
Cameranaked.com Compiles List of Top Ten Big-Screen Kisses
Manly Chain Accessories
Karlina Rodriguez's Man Necklaces Are Great Hipster Accessories
Eccentric Webcomics
White Ninja Comics Creates Laugh-Out-Loud Cartoons
Wizard World Cup Tees
Quidditch T-Shirts Anticipate Movie Release of the new 'Harry Potter'
Life-Saving Fashion
Marc C. Michael Jackson Tee for Pan American Development Foundation
Awkward Dance Shoots
KZO's 2010 Spring Collecton Ads Feature Hot Clothes & Cool Moves
Masked Autobot Tees
Robots in Disguise T-Shirt Features Mustached Transformers
Viral Twitter Jargon
John Mayer's 'Pedamundo' Tweet Sparks Search Term Frenzy
DIY Neon Signs
VisoBoard Lets Your Business Stand Out
Psychedelic Rock Posters
Gregg Gordon's Concert Promotion Ads Burst With Color
Human-Robot Relationships
Robyn Falls in Love With a Robot in New Music Video
Poor Parenting Poems
An Outcry for the Neglect of the Younger Generations
Fairytale Weddings
Peter Pan and Tinkerbell Tie the Knot Complete With Pixie Dust
Control Freak Posters
Wannekes' 'Switches and Gauges' is for Power-Hungry People
Pop Star Evolution
Art Depicting the Ever-Changing Face of Michael Jackson
Awkward Announcement Videos
Crest Commercials Show You Can Say Anything With a Smile
Crazy Tarot Cards
Major Arcana 'Wyrdology' Street Signs for the Superstitious
Customized TV Avatars
Dyna Moe Illustrations Make Becoming a Mad Men Character Easy
Parental Revenge 2.0
'Oh, C**p, My Parents Joined Facebook' Website Shares Embarrasing Moments
Alarming License Plates
Help Alert Plate Flashes to Warn Other Drivers of Car Trouble
Spoofed Hollywood Puppetry
Harry 'Potter Puppet Pals' Parodies Teen Wizards
Face Hole Chairs
The Ostrich 3-in-1 Chair Makes Tanning a Breathable Breeze