# Brutal Souvenir Sites 'Bad Postcards' Memorializes Postcards From Years Gone By By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-postcards References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2010/05/27/the-horrible-beautif.html) & [bad-postcards.tumblr](http://bad-postcards.tumblr.com/) 'Bad Postcards' is a site that celebrates the [art form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam) of the awful postcard. For a time in the 50's and 60's, postcards were all the rage, and for those lucky enough to have kept their postcards, this site is for you. With bizarre and oftentimes incomprehensible images, 'Bad Postcards' will not have you yearning to join your friends or family at their vacation destination. In fact, they may just have you laughing at the [silly things they were doing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absurd-content). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nostalgia Tourism:** Opportunity for businesses to create unique and immersive experiences that tap into the nostalgia of past eras. - **Satirical Art Appreciation:** Emerging market for satirical art that challenges conventional beauty standards and celebrates the absurd. - **Retro Merchandise:** Growing demand for retro-themed merchandise that evokes nostalgia and appeals to collectors. ### Where This Applies - **Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating customized nostalgia tours and themed attractions. - **Art:** Potential for artists to explore satirical art as a form of self-expression and commentary on society. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to tap into the retro merchandise market and offer unique, nostalgic products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Postcard Cafe Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postcards-from-peets.md) - [Digital Postcard Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-postcard.md) - [Hybrid Mail Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-letter-card-co.md) - [Quirky eCard Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happiepages.md) - [Nostalgic Hidden Image Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-image-magical-birthday-card.md) - [Customizable Marketing Postcards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartpress.md) - [Travel Collectible Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-traveler.md) - [Failed Digital Product Databases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dead-product-marketplace.md) - [Celebratory Odd Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridiculous-design.md)