Top 100 Internet Trends of 2010
From Deceptive Chalk Art to Robot Fitness Coaches:
Trend Hunter Robot — Jan 1, 2011 — Pop Culture
For 2010, these are the top 100 Internet trends, which include Deceptive Chalk Art, Frilly High-Waisted Pants and Garden Office Pods. The rankings are based on millions of views and 230 new Internet trends.If you are looking for professional trend research, make sure to check out our 2011 Trend Reports and Trend Hunter Pro.
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Deceptive Chalk Art
Mr. Hou's Works are Awe-Inspiringly Real
98
Frilly High-Waisted Pants
Lightsilk is a Lady Who Can Rock the Mom Jeans Look
97
Haunting Peace Anthems
Kd Lang 'Hallelujah' Olympics Opening Ceremony Performance is Amazing
96
Twitpics as News
Haiti Earthquake Pictures Hit Twitter Before Traditional News
95
Garden Office Pods
The Archipod is an Ergonomic Outdoor Workspace
94
Surreal Fashion Drawings
Ricardo Fumanal's Illustrations are Dreamlike Versions of Reality
93
Lambo-Door EVs
The E-True 3W from Ricardo Fedrizzi is a Stylish Eco-Trike
92
Silent Film Photography
Jane Burton Captures Vintage-Like Images
91
PC Pet Beds
The Computer Monitor Cat Bed is Too Cute to Power Off
90
Fat Cat Blogs
'F@ K@ Lover' is for Owners of Plus-Sized Pussycats
89
Comical Comic Innuendos
'Comically Vintage' Pokes Fun at an Old Pasttime
88
Stats for Laughs
Graphjam.com Statistics Will Crack You Up
87
Lego iPad Remakes
Joe Meno Puts the New Apple iPad in Brick Form
86
Mad Men Cartoons
Dyna Moe Illustrates the Popular 1950s Television Show
85
Internet-Inspired Notepads
The Interface Website Notepad is an Organizer for the Digital Age
84
Injury Detection for Bloggers
MBT 'Posture Age' Site Diagnoses & Treats
83
Bite-Sized Inspiration
Startup Quote Offers Bite-Sized Business Encouragement
82
Discomforting Snapshots
'Awkward Stock Photos' Crowdsources Inelegant Imagery
81
Controversial Logo Redesigns
The New Gap Logo Has Taken the Internet by Storm
80
Windows Error Art
Paul Destieu's 'My Favorite Landscape' is Inspired by Microsoft Windows
79
Shirt-Mimicking Memes
'How To Look Like Your Shirt Print' is Causing a Phenomenon
78
Fast-Food Menstrual Aids
The Ronald McDonald Pad Doesn't Come with a Side of Fries
77
Memes as Mascots
The Ole Miss Admiral Ackbar Mascot Campaign is Not a Trap
76
Tween Gaga Remakes
This Greyson 'Paparazzi' Talent Show Performance Will Rock Your World
75
Dual-Purpose Man-Bracelets
Iron Samurai Watch Has a Hidden LED Display
74
Interactive Nighttime Ads
Adelaide United Football Club Plays With the Moon
73
Digital Face-Lifting Watches
Change Face Designs Seamlessly with the Igor Chak 'Watch oNe'
72
Film Set Oil Paintings
Jonathan Wateridge Creates Incredible Catastrophic Lifelike Art
71
DIY Supercars
The Emil Badal Eb-48s Concept Car is Fueled by Innovation
70
Loud Printed Fashion
Harper's Bazaar April 2010 Creates Beautiful Chaos
69
Factory-Installed Auto Wi-Fi
2011 Audi A8 Wireless Hotspot Will Please Gadget-Hungry Car Geeks
68
Adorable Feline Cases
The Hungry Cat Gadget Pouch is Too Cute to Resist
67
Anti-Privacy Search Engines
Open Book Makes You Think Twice About Your Facebook Privacy Settings
66
Internet-Television Hybrids
Google TV is Integrating the World Wide Web With TV
65
Cuddly Culture Dolls
These Islamic Kawaii Softies are Adorably Religious
64
Social Media Maps
The Randall Munroe 'Online Communities' Maps Give Direction to n00bs
63
Car-Like Phone Watches
The 'Phone for Lamborghini' Can Do Everything Except Drive
62
Puppy Spy Cams
With a New Litter, the Shiba Inu Puppy Cam Changes Everything
61
Virtual Kiddie Lectures
Smart Kids Teaching Time Travel for Ignition Tutoring
60
Sleek Speed Trains
The Priestmangoode 'Mercury' Train Tops Off at 225 MPH
59
Retro Mini Towns
Elgin Park Looks Big, But is Actually Miniature
58
Publicizing Private Information
These 'F-Secure' Ads Promote Identity Invulnerability
57
Odd Rubber Advertisements
Russian Billboard Promotes Safety and Tires?
56
Facial Hair Warnings
The Urban Outfitters Guide To Beard Trustworthiness
55
Social Media Shortcuts
The Flashpoint iBoard Apple Bluetooth Keyboard is Certainly Convenient
54
Electric Execution Art
Oleg Mavromatti Puts his Life in the Hands of the Internet
53
Tech-Savvy Refrigerators
The Infinity I-Kitchen Features a Built-In Touchscreen Computer
52
Celebrity Loving Cat Photoblogs
Celebrity P***y Features Celebs With Cute Kitties
51
Cheesy Therapy
Does the Puzzling Lindsey Vonn Topfen Cheese Remedy Actually Work?
50
$85 Million Attack Ads
Yahoo Takes on Google, and This Time It's Personal
49
Breakfast Club Salons
London's Percy & Reed Offers A Blow Dry and Breakfast
48
Snackable Gamer Art
Video Game-Themed Snacks to Satisfy Your Hunger Bento-Style
47
Redneck Rappers
Die Antwoord and Their Enter the Ninja Zef-Rap-Rave Sound
46
Prehistoric Crooner Stalking
'Michael Buble Being Stalked by a Velociraptor' Brings the LOLs
45
Paranoid Parent Apps
The tXtBlocker Cellphone App Makes a Dent in Distracted Driving
44
Mailbox Photoblogs
A Collection of Hysterically Creative Mail Holders
43
Big Budget Meme Marketing
Atom Creates an Epic Meme Marketing Campaign
42
Inspirational Viral Auditions
Zach Anner Takes the Internet by Storm With His Oprah Host Audition
41
Daunting Global Dictators
The Intimidating International Society of Human Rights Ads
40
Vintage Satin Fashion
Nelda's Vintage Offers Old School Glam from the 40s to 80s
39
Creepy Actor Photoblogs
The 'Creeper Jude' Blog Celebrates the Actor's Creepy Side
38
Techtastic Luxury Vehicles
European Powerhouses Expand Offerings With Nokia In-Car Apps
37
Viral YouTube Exhibits
The Guggenheim 'YouTube Play' Project Explores Digital Media
36
Puppy Pop Stars
The Doggie Gaga Project Makes Me Say Woof
35
Iconoclastic Memes
Red Guy Blue Guy Visual Memes Seed Ideas Through Images
34
Traffic Fail Blogs
The 2m40 Blog Documents Parisian Truck Driver's Stupidity
33
Apple iPad Protection
The iMaxi Case is the Obvious Joke
32
Wireless Clothes Hangers
The Coat Rack's Barometric Display Picks Out Weather-Appropriate Coats
31
TV-Like Networking
Flip Through iBuddz's Channels for Integrated Social Networking
30
Love-Driven Safety Messages
"Embrace Life" Seat Belt PSA Delivers Message Wordlessly
29
Robot Fitness Coaches
Autom Helps You Stick to Your Fitness Plan
28
Punny Capitalist Cartoons
The ‘Capitalism' Che Comic Questions the Use of the Icon
27
Big Brother Politics
The Proposed Internet 'Kill Switch' for Obama is Stirring Controversy
26
Internet Meme Tattoos
Keyboard Cat and Fail Whale Ink Prove Geeks Can Bear Brutal Tattoos Too
25
Collaborative Honeycomb Art
'Shape the Hive' Seeks to Create a Unified Piece of Art
24
Mesh-Wrapped Buildings
Perkins+Will Wins With Al-Birr Foundation Headquarters
23
Cat-Themed Chat Sites
Kittehroulette Fulfills Your Wildest Cat-Themed Fantasies
22
Telekinetic Light Shows
The Interaxon Light Installation is Thought-Controlled
21
Couples Key Storage
Fake Wall-Mounted Crotch Locks are His and Hers Key Holders
20
Tech Teepees
The Abilmo Solar Wifi Teepee Lets You Camp (and Surf the Internet) in Style
19
City-Centered Sneakers
The 2010 Vans City Pack Lets You Rep Your City
18
Personal Eco Cars
The 'Moovie' Electric Vehicle Features Two Driving Modes
17
Joseph Ayoub, Founder of Whitezine (INTERVIEW)
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Personal Weather Forecasters
The Intelligent 'Weather Station' by Callum Livingstone
15
Electrosolar Orb Autos
The Krasimir Emilov Asenov Rollersphere is a Well Rounded Vehicle
14
Flower-Topped Teal Booties
Floral Essence Heels from Designer Irregular Choice
13
Extreme Multitasking Chairs
'Go' by Rizki Tarisa Has Everything You Need for Everyday Life
12
Classical Pop Covers
The Aston 'Rude Boy' Classical Cover is Pop Music Grandma Likes
11
Talking Emoticons
The Chatman Talking USB Monitors Your Chat
10
Indian Lake Palaces
The Taj Lake Palace is a Luxury Hotel on Its Own Island
9
Dual Screen Mini Laptops
Toshiba Unveils the Liberto W100 Mini Laptop
8
Medieval Leather Vessels
'Hardwick Housewares' is a Breath of (Musky) Fresh Air
7
Spy Cam Vacuums
The Intelligent Robot Vacuum Cleaner Has a Wireless IP Camera
6
Media Icon Mashups
The Star Wars A-Team Intro Just Makes Me Happy
5
TSA-Friendly Toiletry Shops
'3 Fluid Ounces' Site Sells TSA-Approved Products
4
Commercial Free TV
The Boxee TV Box by D-Link is Futuristic Entertainment
3
Cybercrime Fighting Software
Endgame Systems' Internet Telescope Busts Malicious Botnets
2
Viral Pop Star Parodies
WinterSpringPro Justin Beiber Farmville Spoof Pokes Fun at Facebook
1
Internet Culture Conventions
ROFLCon 2010 Is Coming
Related Ideas
Depressed Pet Photoblogs
The Emo Pets Blog is So Cute It Hurts
Safety Pin Body Art
Lucy McRae's Body has Hundreds of Pins Glued On
Multitasking Appliances
The Moshi Multifunctional Kitchen is a Three-in-One Gizmo
Psychedelic Story Paintings
Michael Michael Motorcycle's Surreal Concert Posters
32 Crowdsourced Quirky Products
The Innovative Brand Uses Group Process from Concept to Creation
Quirky Illustrated Admen
The Mad Men Mr. Men Mash Up Series is Adorable and Accurate
Athletic Typography
These Nike 2010 Fonts are Unique and Creative
Menstrual Neckwear
'Stitching Red' Takes Recycled Jewelery to a Whole New Level
Sheer Drawn Fashions
The Natalie B Coleman SS11 Collection Features 'Damaged Goods'
Controversial Country Prints
The Yanko Tsvetkov Maps Stereotypes Series is a Shocker
Hyperrealistic Fashion Paintings
Anna Halldin-Maule Tackles Themes of Fashion Obsession
28 Unusual Watches
A Compilation of Timepieces for Avid Horologists
Sleek LED Timepieces
Toykoflash's 'LED Bracelet Watch' is Futuristic and Stylish
Jelly Food Storage
Futuristic Gel Bio Robot Fridge is Unlike Anything You've Seen
Feminine Solitude Portraiture
Mary Jane Ansell Paints Lonely Women in Solitary Scenes
Futuristic Computer Accessories
Microsoft's New Keyboard Concept Could Change the Game
Color Cloud Paintings
Joshua Petker Creates Beautiful and Sullen Art
Cool Cat Menswear
The Farah Vintage AW10 Collection is Simply Slick
Fascinating Feathered Logos
The Umeric HBO 'Unexpected' Campaign is Peculiar
Geeky 24-Karat Timepieces
The Timex 80 2010 Fall/Winter Collection
Too-Cool Feline Blogs
'Hipster Kitty' Documents the Life and Times of Scenester Cats
73 Crazy Cat Innovations
From Hipster Cat Blogs to Tattooed Felines
Hyperrealistic Human Sculptures
Bert Simons' 3D Paper Portraits Reflect his Artistic Skills
Computer Peripheral Platters
The Black Walnet Keyboard Tray Keeps You Neat and Organized
Distorted Reality Paintings
Paco Pomet Creates Artistic Renderings Based on Real-Life Photographs
Perfectly Placed Logos
The Adriana Lima V Spain 'Sexy Body Issue'
Illusory Rainbow Art
Gabriel Dawe Recreates the Colorful Spectrum with a Twist
Dizzying Time-Tellers
Tokyoflash Optical Illusion LED Watch Will Give You a Headache
Sleek Sporty Timepieces
The Nike Strive Wrist Watch is Perfect for Stylish Athletes
Realistically Painted People
The Pablo Guzman 'Cuadros' Portfolio is Impressively Deceptive
Social Media Wallpaper
Mashable is Redecorating Their Office with a Real-Life Facebook Wall
Hunky Politician Blogs
'The Men of G-20' Blog Rates Leaders, From Obama to Sarkozy
iPad Challengers
Asus Eee Pad Tablet Computers Use Flash and Run Windows 7
Pink PC Peripherals
Juicy Couture Pink Jelly Wireless Keyboard is for All Fashion Lovers
Transforming Type Devices
The Cervantes Mobile Jorno Keyboard is More Than it Seems
Hand Signal Handbooks
The 'World Gesture Guide' Makes You Fluent in Finger Talk
Dieting TV Dolls
The Christina Hendricks Joan Barbie Doll is Not Lifelike
Self-Cleaning Closets
The Electrolux Clean Closet Cleans Your Clothes While They Hang
3D Chalkboard Illustrations
The Allen Solly 'My World, My Way' Campaign is Otherworldly
Bejeweled Billboards
The 'Treasure!' Exhibition Advertises with Real Gold and Diamond Signage
Ball 'n' Chain Timepieces
The Pinnifarina Bovet Ottana Tourbillon Watch is Two Watches in One
Inflatable Laptop Stands
The Laptop Lilo Keeps Your Computing Cool and Comfortable
Barred Time Tellers
The Kisai Cybertronic is a Beginner-Friendly Tokyoflash Watch
21 Nifty Notepads
From Ceramic Notepads to Hair-Thinning Notepads
Gamer Amigurumi Dolls
Crafter Nikki Knits Iconic Video Game Characters
Binocular-Shaped Watches
The MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt Watch is Based on the Thunderbolt A10
Single-Handed Timepieces
'One Hand Watches' by Raphael Ickler is a Unique Accessory
Kitty Catwalks
NYC's Algonquin Hotel Hosts Feline Fashion Show
Transparent Eco Vehicles
The Delasalle Electric Car is Super Efficient
Atmospheric Watches
The 'Time of the Sky' Watch by Ryohei Yoshiyuki is Design Heaven
Electric City Trikes
The T-Sign Bike is an Eco Ride for Urban Mobility
Retro Illustrated Lookbooks
Mighty Mac Spring/Summer 2011 Takes it Way Back
Geeky Car Logos
The Stormtrooper Hood Ornament Lets You Ride With Retro Style
Mundane-Themed Paintings
Anibal Vallejo Looks to the Everyday for Inspiration
Scribbled Flower Holders
The Chalkboard Vase by Ricardo Saint-Clair Offers a Fun Surface
Leather MP3 Watches
The 'iLoveHandles Rock Band' Turns Your Nano into a Rockin' Watch
Luxury Auto Timepieces
The Silver Arrow Concept Watch Models Itself After A Mercedes
36 Cutting-Edge Electrolux Innovations
From Vacuum Shoes to WiFi Wastebaskets
Itty-Bitty City Cars
The Futuristic Way-V Promises a Different Driving Experience
Fetching Feline Techcessories
The 'Hello Kitty Slim Keyboard' is a Super Cute Office Addition
Clothing Recycling Machines
The Clothing Extruder Creates a Cheap Way to Update Your Wardrobe
Social Media Stationery
The Paper Tweet Notepad Lets You Hand-Write Your Tweets
Datamoshed Female Portraits
These Jared Leistner 'Women Online' Prints are a Captivating Series
Mishmash Magazine Spreads
Ryan Trecartin Creates Extraordinary Images for W Magazine
Featherweight Trikes
Ivan Vela's Lightweight Vehicle Provides a Safe, Sustainable Ride
Folding Eco-Trikes
The X-Frame Eliminates the Need for a Parking Space
Catty Cosmetics
MAC Fabulous Felines Fall Line Puts the Cat Back Into Catwalk
Public Transit Galleries
The Art on Track Exhibit is a Mobile Art Experience
Scarytale Cover Illustrations
Gojin Ishihara Makes Creepy Children Book Covers
Twitter Topography
These New City Landscape Maps Use 'Tweetography' to Plot Density
Crowdsourced Advice
Thumb, Formerly Opinionaided, Provides Help from Family & Strangers Alike
Hand-Contoured Keyboards
The Truly Ergonomic Keyboard Makes Typing More Natural
'Mad Men' Auctions
Dresses and Clothing from the Hit Series is Auctioned for a Good Cause
Pimped Train Travel
Modernized 'Business-Class Trains' by Aleksandar Dimitrov
Tablet-Imitating Notepads
The LobotoME 'MEpad' Competes Against the iPad's Complexity
Tweeting House Pets
The Sony Lifelog Lets Your Cat Tweet Their Epic Adventures
Stainless Steel Keyboards
The Stealth Keyboard Seems Made for Military Personnel
Feline Flash Drives (UPDATE)
Hello Kitty's 'Mimobot' Friends Have Joined the USB Family
Internet Media Maps
The 2010 Social Network World Map Provides an Outlook on Social Media
Poop-Stained Logos
The BP Pigeon T-Shirt Designed by Jeff Staple Makes a Visual Statement
Pet Tabloid Reenactments
'The Story of Levi Johnston and Bristol Palin Told Through Cats'
Musical Maps
Dan Cassaro's 'Springstreets' are Maps of Bruce Springsteen Songs
Playful Toy Installations
Artists Pit Against Each Other in 'Anne de Vries vs Billy Rennekamp'
Supersonic Monorails
China's ‘He Xie' is the Fastest Train in the World
Citrus Slice Timepieces
The Mechanized Digital Watch Combines Old School With the Future
23 Non-Heroic Comic Creations
From Golden Girl Comics to Gay Classic Comics
Highlighter Typing Tools
This High Contrast Keyboard Makes it Easier for Seniors to Compute
Incredibly Accurate Timepieces
The ‘Harmonious Oscillator' has Instant Time Correction
Distinctive Logo Enhancements
Dodge Logo Redesign Separates Cars & Trucks, Emphasizes Performance
3-Piece Keyboards
Goran Bobinac's Modular Keyboard Design Promotes Ergonomic Typing
Auto-Pilot Traveling
The 'Bombardier Eco 4' is Fueled by Renewable Energy
Itty-Bitty City Sedans
The Seat Flexus is Designed for Congested Urban Roads
Luxury Retro Timepieces
The Bovet Fleurier Amadeo Pocket Watch is Classy and Versatile
Revamped Logo Illustrations
Jean Charles de Castelbajac Redefines Previous Artwork
Crowdsourced Sustainability Sites
Stockholm's Globe Forum is an Online Eco Community
Tweeting Executions
Utah's Attorney General Mark Shurtleff Tweets an Execution Order
Faceless Watch Bracelets
The Timepiece-Inspired Goran Kling Replica Jewelry Collection
Distorted Watercolors
Artist Winston Chmielinski Creates Emotional Portraits
Equalizer Timepieces
The Tuning Watch is Designed for Those on the Go
Luxurious Fishy Timepieces
The Aquarium Watch Features a Koi Fish with a Murky Background
Crowdsourced Protest Posters
Alto Arizona Art Campaign Takes on Arizona Immigration Law
Ocean Debris Vacuums (UPDATE)
The Electrolux Vac from the Sea Looks like a Collector's Item
Miniature Electric Trikes
The E-Quickie Electric Vehicle Gets its Energy From the Ground
3D Braille Maps
The Brainovi Navigates Blind People in the Right Direction
Rebellious Protest Photography
The Color Picture Series from Sam Durrant Takes a Stand
Scallop Shell Writing Utensils
Nihon Rikagaku Creates Colorful and Safe Dustless Chalk
Techie Wine Racks
The Wave Ultra Sonic Wine Ager & Refrigerator Tells You if Your Wine is Spoiled
Digital Notepads
The Mamemo Desktop Memo Pad Saves Trees and Important Information
Hyperrealistic Cactus Paintings
Korean Artist Kwangho Lee Highlights Breathtaking
Political Porktraits
Presidential Ham Depicts World Leaders Holding Ham
Interactive Info Graphics
Newsweek's 'World's Best Countries' Ranking Compares Lifestyle Factors
Street-Fighting Vacations
'L.A. Gang Tours' Will Have You Representing the West Side
Feline iPod Ports
The 'Wooden Cat Docking Station' is the Purrfect MP3 Accessory
Hybrid Electro Trikes
The TW4XP Car Uses Both Electricity and Human Power
Bacteria-Detecting Fridges
The Electrolux Food Symphony Alerts You When Food is Expired
Otherworldly Oddball Paintings
Carla Barth Creates Fanatsical Worlds Through Art
Preschool TV Spin-Offs
The Sesame Street Mad Men Sketch is Cute and Hilarious
Color-Coded Heat Loss
'Zoom Into Your Roof' Infrared Energy Maps Reveal Insulation Inefficiencies
Upcycled Plastic Vacuums
Electrolux's ‘Vac from the Sea' Made of Ocean Garbage
Kawaii Plushies
Toy Designers Opt for Japanese-Inspired Characters
Suave Drinking Guides
'How to Drink Like a Mad Man' Breaks it Down for You
Word Pattern Waterfalls
Japan's Koei Makes Displays Unique with Artificial Waterways
Social Media Mood Maps
Researchers Graph Twitter Emotions Throughout the United States
Social Media Art Projects
'Masterpiece 2.0' is a Crowdsourced Animated Music Video
Suicidal Robot Contests
The Sparkfun Antimov 2010 Competition Features Self-Destructing Robots
Cylindrical Storefront Logos
Shanghai Apple Flagship Store Mimics NYC's Apple Glass Cube
Sidetracked Columbus Campaigns
'Meio & Mensagem' Ads Promote Unmissable Events
Assembly Line Art
The Outrace Exhibit Puts Audi's Robots Back to Work
Cost-Saving Trains
RailEdge Rail Traffic-Control Software Improves Transportation Efficiency
Progressive Project Tools
The Windows Live Essentials Cloud Makes Projects a Breeze
Roadkill Phone Apps
The Online Roadkill Database May Become Available on Your Cell Phone
Obnoxious Horn Bans
United Arab Emirates Issues Health-Related Vuvuzela Fatwa
Chalkboard Cellphone Cases
The KALOMIX 'iBlackBoard' is Lets You Text Like the Teacher
Comic-Con Parodies
Pacey-Con is a Celebration of All Things Pacey Witter from 'Dawson's Creek'
Crowdsourced Party Playlists
SongVote Lets Members Collaborate on a Party Song Sequence
Hilarious Comic Mashups
'Scott Pilgrim: The Last Airbender' is a Clever Creation
Trekkie Operas
The Klingon Opera Makes Its Debut in the Netherlands
Freaky Feline Obsessions
Paul Rudd Loves Cats More than his Wife
Crowdsourced Time Capsules
'Life in a Day' Wants to Document One Specific Day of Our Lives