# Wedgie-Proof Undies Bully-Proof "Rip Away 1000" (UPDATE) By Cowbag | Published 2007-11-06 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bully-proof-pants-the-end-of-a-school-yard-tradition References: [metro](http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/article.html?in_article_id=74388&in_page_id=2) An age old school tradition could be brought to an end by eight-year-old twins from Ohio who claim to have come up with pants which are wedgie proof. Justin & Jared Serovich, the [pants inventors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-willy-underwear), call them the "Rip Away 1000". The twins won an Ohio design competition, which lead to an invitation to appear on-Ellen De Generes Show and world wide fame for their invention. The basic premise is that they boxers are held together with fasteners at the seams - so in the event of an attempted wedgie situation they are ripped off. The intended victim left without pants and the bully left with pants in his or her hand. What I love about this trend is no not much the invention (are pants that get ripped off really preferable to a wedgie?) but the way two eight year old boys have made news around the world with their simple invention. Something which companies spend millions a year trying to achieve! Check them out in this video of their appearance on Fox news - they are SO adorable which of course could add to the appeal :-) Check out the original post on the Ellen DeGeneres feature: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wedgie-proof Undies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing durable and secure underwear solutions that eliminate the discomfort and embarrassment of wedgies. - **Bully-proof Clothing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating clothing with innovative fasteners or designs that prevent bullying incidents like wedgies. - **Child Inventors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Supporting and nurturing young inventors to bring fresh and creative ideas to the market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reinventing underwear and clothing designs to enhance comfort, functionality, and protection. - **Childhood Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating innovation and problem-solving into educational programs to encourage young inventors. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring opportunities to showcase and promote inventions by young entrepreneurs through media platforms and shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protective Snacking Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreida-totprotecting-pants.md) - [Teen-Focused Period Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof.md) - [Optimized Baby Onesizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottomup-bodysuit.md) - [Biodegradable Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparepair-underwear.md) - [Teen Menstrual Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awwa-period-care.md) - [Leakproof Period Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinx.md) - [Hygienic Toddler-Specific Wipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-dude-wipes.md) - [Cheeky Golf Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheater-pants.md) - [3D Contouring Boxers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manmades-the-boxer-brief.md)