# Adolescent Stereotype Snapshots 'Gym Class Heroes' Frames High School's Main Characters By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gym-class-heroes References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2011/02/gym-class-heroes.html) & [modelmayhem](http://www.modelmayhem.com/495933) Photographer Jeiroh Yanga may himself be fresh from high school, which perhaps is how this 'Gym Class Heroes' photo series came together so brilliantly. Highlighting the [secondary school's most striking stereotypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection), this [playful editorial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by) features one character profile per picture. From the Class Pet and the Brain, to the Clown and the Bully, 'Gym Class Heroes' reminds one of the best and the worst parts of [growing up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uo-haul). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 76% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Youth Stereotypes:** Opportunity to challenge and break down stereotypes associated with young people through creative projects and narratives. - **Character Portraits:** Increasing popularity of capturing individual personalities and traits through photography and visual storytelling. - **Nostalgic High School Memories:** Creating content that taps into nostalgia and resonates with individuals who have experienced high school. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Incorporating innovative techniques and concepts to capture unique aspects of individuals or groups. - **Education:** Developing programs and initiatives that foster empathy and understanding by challenging stereotypes in educational settings. - **Entertainment:** Creating content that taps into nostalgic high school experiences, such as movies, TV shows, and books. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erl-2.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-are-you-going.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [Nostalgic Sci-Fi Backpack Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-backpack-collection.md) - [Revived Modular Photo Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth.md)