This micro pop culture trend report features the top pop culture trends in Q1 2009. 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 2,336 pop culture trends.
If you are looking for professional pop culture trend research and trend clusters, check out our 2009 Trend Reports.
Implications - The importance of pop culture in modern society is growing every day. Becoming more than just a source of entertainment, media depictions are being integrated into the daily lives of consumers. Shoppers are increasingly looking at outlets like television shows and movies to define who they are in society. Companies could hone in on this significance of pop culture in order to attract more buyers to their products.
Top 50 Pop Culture Trends in Q1 2009
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Professional Photoshop Fails
Bodies Butchered, Contorted & Given the 'Twilight' Treatment
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Social Personality Tagging
Facebook Meme Is All About Tagging Photos With Insults or Whimsey
46
User-Fueled Clothes-Free TV
Crowdsourced Nude News Leaves Nothing to the Imagination
45
Mysteriously Sexy Vampire Posters
Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart Usher in ‘New Moon̵
44
Piercing Cover Shots
Gisele Bundchen Rocks a Nose Ring on Cover of DT Magazine
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Divalicious Domestic Digs
$125 Million ‘Fleur De Lys' Mansion Bought By Mariah Carey
42
Race Car Drivers as Bikini Models
Danica Patrick Poses For Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
41
Regrettable Inking
‘Baby on Board' Tattoo and Other Bad Ideas to Bring Remorse
40
Sinister Fantasies
Justin Monroe Goes ‘Down the Rabbit Hole' with Dickinson & Lepore
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Vampire Jewelry
Accessories Inspired by 'Twilight' Series and 'New Moon'
38
Rebound Reality Stars
Melissa Rycroft Parlays "Bachelor" Snub Into "Dancing With the Stars" Slot
37
Naughty Flight Attendants
Ryanair's Edita Schindlerova Has a Very Adult Second Job
36
Exposing Digital Dissection
Before and After Pictures Show Celebs Are Human
35
Shocking Animal Sculptures
Patricia Piccinini's Frightening Hyper-Realist Artwork
34
Naughty Cartoon Fantasies
Jaspar Goodall's Photoshop Art Includes Bad Latex Bambi
33
Charitable Nudetography
Athletic 'Champions' Drop Trou for AIDS Awareness
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Rebelling Against Photoshop
Flawed Brad Pitt Exposed by Chuck Close in W Magazine
31
Strange Photo Collections
Bizarre Archive Catalogues the Weirdest Pictures On the Web
30
Unexpected Situation Photography
Erin Wurm Captures Odd, Awkward Moments
29
Positive Body Image Photography
Vogue's Annual Shape Issue 2009 Features 8 Beautiful Bodie
28
High-Profile Spokesdogs
Despite Buzz Over Portuguese Water Dog, Milk-Bone Picks Great Dane
27
Nudevertising Specialists
Henrick Purienne Photography Pushes Limits
26
Life-Sized Barbie Mansions
Jonathan Adler Designs Real Malibu Dream House
25
Fan-Created Vampire Promos
Stunning Amateur 'New Moon' Posters Rival Work by Pros
24
Global Political Image Scandals
Will Elizabeth Wong Be the Carla Bruni of Malaysia?
23
Viral Leg Locks
Coed Thigh Face Squashing Will Replace Bed Jumping
22
Octomom Bloggers
Nadya Suleman Kicks Off Blogging Career With Radar Online
21
Nude Shockvertising
AnimaNaturalis Strips Women for Animal Rights
20
Hipster Photoblogs
Global Blogs Document Underground Hotspots, Style & Nightlife
19
NBA Dancers as Bikini Models
Pom Poms in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2009
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High-Profile Facebook Breakups
Chris Brown and Rihanna Change Relationship Status to 'Single'
17
Getting Fat for Publicity?
Was The Jessica Simpson Weight Gain Scandal A PR Stunt?
16
Edible Human Hybrids
Photoshop Proves Mom Was Right: You Are What You Eat
15
Human Vending Machines
Kit Kat's Man-Powered Promo at London Victoria
14
58 Goofy MP3 Players and Silly Cell Phones
Gadgets to Cheer Up Steve Jobs
13
Presidential Betting
Barack Obama Creates March Madness Bracket With ESPN's Andy Katz
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Hot Pixelated Photos
Lemoigne Captures Female Form With All the Jagged Edges
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19 Coca-Cola Innovations
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Twilight Inspired Jewelry
Edward and Jacob Love Bella Bracelets and Earrings -
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Viral Celeb Weight Wars
Is New York Post Cartoon With Super-Obese Jessica Simpson Cruel or Comedy?
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Turning Athletes into Smurfs
Nike ‘V is for Victory' Campaign
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Celebumoms Seeking Donations
Nadya Suleman Sets Up Website to Solicit Support for Octuplets
6
Checkered Skin
The Designs and Art of Matt Gone Expressed in Tattoos
5
Hollywood Self-Parodies
Vanity Fair & Annie Leibovitz Poke Fun at Their Own
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12 Ways to Customize Your Baby
From Genetic Manipulation to Baby Naming
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Robotic Tattoos
Invading Your Skin With Tattastic Bot Body Art
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Celebrity Infections
Paris Hilton Spreads Dangerous Virus to Thousands
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Using Sympathy for Awareness
UK Cervical Cancer Screenings Spike Following Jane Goody's Fame
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Streetwear Festival Collaborations
Culture Kings Partner with Rolling Loud for a New Drop
Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Bloomingdale’s Celebrates the Barbie Movie with New Capsule
Pastry-Inspired Sweaters
Pop-Tarts' Pop-Tartigan Sweaters Help Gen Z Channel "Grandmacore"
Summer-Centric Lifestyle Fashion
UNIQLO U Presents its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Car Culture-Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Ford Line Emphasizes American Heritage
Film-Inspired Apparel Collections
A24 and Online Ceramics Launch 'Spring Breakers' Themed Apparel
Lab-Themed Hair Pop-Ups
Garnier Fructis Showcases its New Collection Through a Scientific Pop-Up
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Anime-Style Cartoon Apparel
The Disney x Tommy Collab Fuses Preppy Styles & Manga Influences
All-Pink Corner Shops
The Proper x Barbie Shop Shares Co-Branded Popcorn Packs
Sophisticated Summer Fashion Collections
Ten C's Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule Features Bright Colors
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
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
Alcoholic Boba Pearls
Boba POPS are Caviar-Sized Bubbles Filled with Flavored Liqueurs
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
Vintage TV-Themed Apparel
Sports Brand Umbro Launches Its Debut Collection with MTV
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
AI-Generated QR Codes
Coca-Cola Created Enhanced QR Codes with Musical & Visual Elements
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
New Wave-Inspired Fashion Collections
ALYX and END. Debut the Neon Capsule at Milan Fashion Week
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
Sci-Fantasy Fashion Collections
Forever 21 and Netflix Draw Inspiration from Rebel Moon
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Music-Informed Fashion Collections
Roc Nation and Moncler Join Forces on a New Capsule
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
60s Hippie Culture-Inspired Fashion
LMC Presents the Peace, Freedom, and Reversal Capsule for SS23
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Lunar Year-Themed Militaristic Apparel
maharishi Launches the Year of the Rabbit Capsule
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
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
Adventure-Inspired Outerwear Campaigns
Canada Goose & KidSuper Drop an NBA All-Star Collection
Fashionable Phygital Coats
Private Policy AW23 Took to the Metaverse
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Y2K Shopping Pop-Ups
Klarna's House of Y2K Explores the Evolution of Shopping Since the 2000s
Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions
MFIT Presents Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Lunar Boutique Pop-Ups
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Bayview Village's Lunar Luxe Boutique Pop-Up
Reggae-Inspired Spring Fashion
Nicholas Daly Presents the Reggae Club Capsule for SS24
Phygital Fashion Brands
PUNK Challenges Conventions with Digital Assets & Physical Tracksuits
UK Summer-Ready Sporty Fashion
Unknown London Launches a New Capsule Designed for Summer
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Soda-Themed Merch Collections
Viral Soda Brand Poppi Drops Limited-Edition Sweatsuit Merch
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
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
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns
MoonPie's Alien Acquisition Shares Ads for Extraterrestrials
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Influencer-Focused AI Updates
CreatorIQ Utilizes AI To Help Marketers Track Creator Conversations
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Charismatic Traditional Spring Fashion
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY Drops STATANT PASSANT RAMPANT
Self-Referencing Fashion Collections
For Fall/Winter 2023, UNDERCOVER is Reimagining Old Design
Pop-Up Interview Stores
Trainline's Fashion Pop-Up Preps Gen Z for Interviews with Free Clothing
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
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"
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Cartoon-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
BoxLunch Launches an Avatar-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
AI-powered News Curators
Brief is a News Organizing Tool That You Can Personalize
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Toy-Themed Film Figurines
The Funko Pop! Movies: Barbie Collection Has Four Styles
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Luxe Spring-Centric Tailored Apparel
Paul Smith Presents His New Capsule for SS24
Denim-Based Summer Fashion
A1 Denim Highlights Themes from the 90s for the SS23 Capsule
North African Culture-Inspired Fashion
Daily Paper's Under the Same Moon Series Readies for SS23
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Hockey Culture-Inspired Collections
Better™ Gift Shop Pays Homage to Hockey Culture and Toronto
Revamped Cotton Swab Branding
Q-tips Packaging Has Been Updated for the Brand's 100th Anniversary
Pop Culture-Inspired Sneakers
The Starter LFS 1 Sneaker is Making a Comeback in a New Way
Seasonal Popcorn Bottle Kits
These New Popcorn Kitchen Popcorn Kits are Ready for the Holidays
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Personalized TV Recommendation Apps
Watchworthy Aims to Assist Audiences in Selecting TV Shows
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Personal Style Jewelry Campaigns
RS Pure's #Authentic100 Shares the Styles of 100 Influencers
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Celebrity Social Feeds
BeReal Introduces the Celeb-Exclusive 'RealPeople' Feed on its App
Individualism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Gap Debuts a Collection with The Brooklyn Circus
Elevated Skatewear Collections
Pop Trading Company Debuts Its Spring/Summer 2023 Capsule
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Youth Culture Telecom Campaigns
Deutsche Telekom's Summer Campaign Connects with Gen Z
Joy-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
Ulta Beauty Launches the Joy Project, a Ground-Breaking Study
Personalized Fashion Advice Tools
Urban Stylers Offers Personalized Virtual Styling and Advice
Content Creator Streaming Platforms
The 'Quench' Platform Offers Access to Exclusive Content
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Pop Culture Airline Costumes
easyJet's Crew Traded easyJet Uniforms for Iconic Eurovision Outfits
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Creator Content Hubs
TikTok Launches a New World Hub to Help Brands Connect with Audiences
Consumer Spending Tools
Snoop Taps Starcount for a New Consumer Insights Tool Called SpendMapper
Luxurious Spring-Ready Streetwear
AMBUSH Presents a Look at its New Collection for SS24
Tween-Targeted Weekly News Shows
Kelsey Russell is the Newest Co-Host of First Stop News
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Ad-Focused Reaction Tools
Wunderman Thompson Launches 'Reveal' for Gauging Audience Responses
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Thought Leadership Assistants
Jessica By Queue Uses AI to Streamline Content Creation
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Light Colored Puffy Outerwear
Unknown Debuts New Drop, Featuring Puffer Jackets and Vests
Utilitarian Fall-Focused Fashion
The Theory Project by Lucas Ossendrijver Readies for FW23
Summer-Ready Boutique Shops
Urban Outfitters Unveils a New Dress Boutique Pop Up Opening in April
Influencer-Focused Ad Platforms
Pearpop Helps Brands Find Creators to Sponsor in an Easier Way
Community-Driven Boba Ratings
Best Boba Offers a Fresh Take on Milk Tea Rating Systems
Expressive Piercing Campaigns
The New Visual Identity for Pierced by Claire's Targets Gen Zalpha
Tween-Oriented Content Series
Claire's Launches a New Media Partnership with Sony Pictures TV-Kids
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Marketing Insights Databases
Affinity Solutions Launches the Marketing Insights Platform Comet
Social Movie-Ranking Platforms
MOTY Let's Users Rank and Record Their Favorite Films
In-App Movie Information
IMDb Partners with TikTok to Share Movies and TV to a Wider Audience
Content-Focused Map Features
TuneIn Launches an Immersive Map Feature for Global Content Searches
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Bite-Sized Gen Z News
Mata.Today Offers Quick Insights for Gen Z to Easily Digest
Organized Listed Article Platforms
The Pocket Service Unveils a Plethora of New Features
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space