# Tearful Teen Tees This Cry Baby Shirt References a 90s Classic Movie By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-03-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cry-baby-shirt References: [shop.nylon](http://shop.nylon.com/collections/whats-new/products/cry-baby-crop-top) & [themooncult.bigcartel](http://themooncult.bigcartel.com/) This Cry Baby shirt by The Moon Cult directly references the film of the same name, starring America's heartthrob, Johnny Depp. Released in 1990, Cry Baby was a delightful mash-up of teen musical and romantic comedy (arguably a genre of its own). Along with Depp, the John Waters film featured an impressive cast that included Amy Locane, Iggy Pop, Susan Tyrrell, Polly Bergen, Ricki Lake, and Traci Lords. Set in the 1950s, the film's plot centered around the taboo love story of a delinquent and a "square" who rock their small town in Baltimore, Maryland with their unlikely romance. The teardrop illustration on the tee is in reference to the title character, played by Depp. First and foremost, the Cry Baby shirt satisfies a [nostalgic consumer impulse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-and-den); however, it could also potentially indicate the return of over-the-top campy flicks like Cry Baby. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nostalgic Consumer Impulse:** The Cry Baby shirt satisfies a nostalgic consumer impulse. - **Return of Campy Flicks:** The Cry Baby shirt could potentially indicate the return of over-the-top campy flicks like Cry Baby. - **Pop Culture References:** The Cry Baby shirt taps into the trend of incorporating pop culture references into fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The Cry Baby shirt is an example of incorporating pop culture references into fashion. - **Entertainment:** The Cry Baby shirt reflects a potential market for the return of campy flicks like Cry Baby. - **Niche Merchandise:** The Cry Baby shirt satisfies the demand for niche merchandise that taps into nostalgic consumer impulses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee.md) - [90s-Inspired Grunge Band Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-1.md) - [Tissue Box Record Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-out-boy-album.md) - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice1.md) - [California-Inspired Apparel Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boys-lie-license-plate.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-godfather-collection.md) - [Vintage Band T-Shirt Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-youth-band-tee.md)