# "Don't Tase Me, Bro!" T- Shirts By Trend Huntress | Published 2007-09-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dont-tase-me-bro-t-shirts References: [goodstorm](http://www.goodstorm.com/item/dropsoul/dont_tase_me_bro_dark_brown_black_or_olive_green_t_shirt_sweat_shop_free) Goofy merchandise always seems to pop up after a celebrity gossip scandals break. We've all seen t-shirts featuring "Team Aniston", "Feed Lindsay", "Free Suri" and such. The newest in [trendy tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee) is the "Don't Tase Me, Bro!" design. It references the recent taser attack on a [University of Florida](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humboldt-seed-company) student at a John Kerry speaking event. **Implications** - The misfortunes of celebrities and average joes caught up in viral videos is usually a good thing for small-time businesses looking to make some cash. Catch phrases from these melt-downs are often imprinted on [merchandise such as shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-merch-collection) and cups, creating a cult-like following amongst consumers. What may seem like a mockery of one person's mishap often becomes a money-making scheme. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Leaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/leaders) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Viral Merchandise:** Pop culture trends and viral moments are sparking new merchandise opportunities. - **Cult-like Following:** Merchandise and catch phrases from viral moments can result in a cult-like following among consumers. - **Cash From Misfortune:** Small businesses can capitalize on misfortunes, turning them into lucrative merchandise opportunities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Apparel:** The fashion apparel industry can create trendy t-shirts and apparel based on viral moments. - **Promotional Products:** The promotional products industry can create merchandise for small businesses and organizations looking to capitalize on viral moments. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can use viral moments and pop culture trends to create new merchandise opportunities for online retailers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reality TV Show Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumbgood.md) - [Viral Political Campaign Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harris-walz.md) - [Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-to-order.md) - [Lazy Vodka-Branded Thanksgiving Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titos-turkey-rot-merch.md) - [Album Merch Capsule Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dont-tap-the-glass.md) - [Limited-Edition True Crime Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serial-killer-shop.md) - [Social Site-Themed Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elon-musk-and-x.md) - [Wildfire Relief Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-v.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee.md)