# Nerdy Party Gear The Disco Ball Hat is Absolutely Brutal By IdeaMan | Published 2009-03-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco-ball-hat-nerdy-party-head-gear References: [uk.gizmodo](http://uk.gizmodo.com/2009/02/25/disco_ball_hat_sure_to_be_a_hi.html) & [urbantrendhk](http://www.urbantrendhk.com/product_info.php?product_code=30-443&category_id=1) This crazy hat has to be straight out of the "Revenge of the Nerds" fashion line. Or someone’s nightmare! Complete with a real [spinning light ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-partylight), the Disco Ball Hat ensures you will be the talk of the party! I have actually seen other kinds of [disco hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-cap) but they were more like the [mirror ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-hamster-ball) types, and they didn’t spin. This one is truly unique! The more I think about it, it would actually be pretty fun to pick one of these up and watch everyone’s reactions (not to mention embarrass the family). Now if I just had a Mr. Microphone to go with it... ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 42% | 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) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nostalgic Party Gear:** Opportunity for companies to create and market retro party gear that brings back nostalgic feelings and memories of the past. - **Novelty Headwear:** Increasing demand for unique and outrageous headgear, providing a space for entrepreneurs to come up with new hat and headwear designs. - **Interactive Party Accessories:** Development of fun and interactive party accessories to elevate the overall party experience, offering a new market for innovative companies. ### Where This Applies - **Event Planning:** Companies offering event planning services can incorporate these unique party gear trends into their events, providing a more memorable experience for their clients. - **Entertainment:** Opportunities for entertainment companies to create interactive products like spinning light balls or other novelty items that can enhance parties and events. - **Retail:** Retailers can add these unique items to their product line to capture the novelty seeking customers looking for outrageous headwear or nostalgic party gear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Disco-Inspired Hanging Planter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco-ball-plant-hanger.md) - [Disco Light-Replicating Illuminaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flasher.md) - [Disco Ball-Inspired Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discoven.md) - [Solar-Powered Glow-in-the-Dark Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-solar-charged-hat.md) - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md) - [Disco-Themed New Years Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco-ball-doughnut.md) - [Whisky-Holding Derby Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-lids.md) - [Retro Night Vision Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-park-goggles.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md)