# Viral Men's Accessories Chris Brown's Bow Tie Achieves Chuck Norris Status By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-09-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-brown-bow-tie References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2009/09/03/chris-brown-bow-tie/) Chris Brown broke his silence last night in an interview with CNN’s Larry King. He addressed the issues which have plagued his career this past year. Unfortunately for Chris Brown, the attempt to save his image hit a bit of roadblock… his image. The “Forever” singer ignited an Internet frenzy with one simple wardrobe choice… his [baby blue bow tie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perry-ellis1). The hashtag #chrisbrownsbowtie is king of the [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/https-twitterviewer.net) Trending Topics and has provided some fantastic tweets. Examples include… > #chrisbrownbowtie got a vh1 reality show called tie the knot > > #chrisbrownsbowtie can beat up Chuck Norris with a single glance.. > #itmightbeover when we love #chrisbrownsbowtie more than we love him > TMZ just released cell phone video of #chrisbrownsbowtie dunking on Lebron in a recent scrimmage Isn’t the internet fantastic? Check out the interview and see #chrisbrownsbowtie going head-to-head with Larry King’s [super suspenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Social Media Frenzy:** The viral response to Chris Brown's bow tie showcases the power of social media to create widespread trends. - **Celebrity Fashion Influence:** Chris Brown's bow tie becoming a trending topic implies the potential for celebrities to disrupt the fashion industry with their unique style choices. - **Internet Memes:** The creation of humorous and creative tweets about Chris Brown's bow tie highlights the ongoing trend of internet memes and their impact on pop culture. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Style:** The widespread attention given to Chris Brown's bow tie suggests an opportunity for innovative accessories brands to capitalize on viral moments and celebrity fashion influence. - **Social Media Marketing:** The social media frenzy around the hashtag #chrisbrownsbowtie indicates the need for businesses to leverage viral content to enhance their marketing strategies. - **Entertainment and Celebrity Culture:** The viral response to Chris Brown's wardrobe choice highlights the potential for disruptive innovation within the entertainment industry, particularly in terms of fashion and pop culture trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Viral Criminal Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him.md) - [Mayo-Dispensing Bow Ties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byo-bow.md) - [Athlete-Backed Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-jewelry-brand.md) - [Athlete-Approved Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curb-chain-collection.md) - [Viral Political Campaign Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harris-walz.md) - [Humorous Beer-Centric Formal Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-tux-and-brrrtie.md) - [Humorous Menswear Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse.md) - [Chinese Restaurant-Branded Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-chow1.md) - [Luxury Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20.md)