# Cartoons Behaving Badly 'Magic Mushroom' Shirt Reveals the Truth About Mario & Luigi By Rachel | Published 2009-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Threadless-Tees-Magic-Mushroom References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/style/tees-polos/magic-mushrooms-t-shirt/) & [threadless](http://www.threadless.com/product/1838/Magic_Mushrooms?streetteam=uncrate) Who knew the 'Super Mario Bros.' were such bad influences? Threadless Tees did, I suppose. The company has created the 'Magic Mushroom' t-shirt, which features two unnamed and shadowed characters exchanging money for mushrooms. The two do look suspiciously familiar, but we'll leave that to the imagination. The 'Magic Mushroom' t-shirt is available to purchase online. Additional Image Credits: [Tees for All](http://www.teesforall.com/images/Nintendo_Mario_Scored_Princess_Black_Shirt.jpg) | [SnarfDog](http://www.snarfdog.com/bros_hoes_T-Shirt.gif) **Implications** - The Mushroom Kingdom definitely got a hilarious dose of sketchiness due to the imaginations of the people over at Threadless Tees. The [Super Mario Bros. t-shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-5) are available in multiple colors and designs. Some of the shirts feature sayings such as "I scored with the princess." They would make a perfect gift for your favorite [geeky gamer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-happy-meal-toys). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Controversial Character Merchandise:** Opportunity for companies to create edgy and unconventional products featuring popular characters, appealing to consumers seeking unique and bold merchandise. - **Satirical Pop Culture Apparel:** Growing demand for clothing that cleverly mocks and parodies iconic pop culture figures, presenting an opportunity for brands to create humorous and irreverent designs. - **Nostalgic Gaming Fashion:** Emerging trend of incorporating retro video game aesthetics into fashion, providing opportunities for brands to capitalize on nostalgic gaming culture. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Apparel and Accessories:** Potential for apparel companies to create unconventional products that cater to customers seeking edgy and satirical designs. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Opportunity for companies specializing in pop culture merchandise to develop products that cleverly parody iconic characters and appeal to a niche audience seeking unique and irreverent items. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** Emerging market for fashion brands to collaborate with gaming companies and create nostalgic clothing lines that cater to the gaming community's love for retro video game aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Family-Friendly Gamer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-clothing-line.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-infused-hot-sauces.md) - [Video Game Refreshment Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suntory-x-super-mario.md) - [Game-Inspired Soap Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gameinspired-soap-collection.md) - [Video Game Travel Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-super-mario-travel-items.md) - [Viral Criminal Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Video Game Character Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toadstool-cafe.md)