# Retro Lyrical Posters Dallas Shaw Paints 'The Safety Dance' by Men Without Hats By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-04-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dallas-shaw-safety-dance-men-without-hats References: [blog.2modern](http://blog.2modern.com/2009/04/i-completely-agree.html) & [dallasshaw](http://www.dallasshaw.com/collections/paintings/index.html) I love typography posters, and ones with song lyrics are even better. This piece by Dallas Shaw features my favorite part of 'The Safety Dance' by Men Without Hats: "Because your friends don't dance, and if they don't dance, well they're no friends of mine." Check out some other [retro typography art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii) below, and be sure to relive the ['80s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/16bit-display) by watching the Men Without Hats video above. **Implications** - Consumers are currently turning to [nostalgia-inducing products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-travel-travel-agency) as a coping mechanism for the ever-changing technological and economic front. Corporations can capitalize on this new consumer spending pattern by releasing products and providing services which hearken to specific culturally significant decades, satiating consumers' need for familiarity and giving them solace. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgia-inducing Products:** Opportunity for corporations to release products that tap into specific culturally significant decades to cater to consumers' need for familiarity. - **Typography Posters:** Opportunity for artists to create visually appealing posters featuring song lyrics and nostalgic themes. - **Retro Art Revival:** Opportunity for artists and designers to revive retro art styles and cater to consumers seeking nostalgic aesthetics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to tap into the demand for retro-inspired art. - **Consumer Goods:** Opportunity for corporations to release nostalgic products that cater to consumers' desire for familiarity. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment industry to create content that capitalizes on nostalgia and appeals to consumers seeking a connection to their favorite decade. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyricsinspired-ooh-campaign.md) - [Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dance-tshirt.md) - [Throwback Grocery Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-like-its-99.md) - [Nostalgic Song Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80s-and-90s-hum-the-song-game.md) - [Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-90s-looks.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic.md) - [Retro Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-play.md) - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md)