# Brash Bro Bracelets Tell Them How It is With the Haters Gonna Hate Wristband By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-06-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haters-gonna-hate-wristband References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2012/06/haters-gonna-hate-wristband/) & [shop.thesearethings](http://shop.thesearethings.com/products/haters-gonna-hate-wristband) Some may judge, others may praise, but the Haters Gonna Hate wristband lets you tell people they can take it how it is. The phrase originates from American hip-hop culture and has been popularized by the [viral Internet meme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him) world. The [white silicone band](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-bracelet) appears ordinary at first, but haters beware of the little message discretely embedded on the outer surface. For those who walk with an audacious amount of swag, a little hating is bound to come their way. The [minimalist bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plik-1) are subtle enough for even the manliest of men to wear them with pride and satisfaction. Internet memes and phrases have transcended beyond their digital roots, inspiring a number of hilarious real world products. The Haters Gonna Hate wristband boasts an understated message for those with a brash attitude. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Real Life Memes:** Opportunity for products inspired by popular internet memes and phrases to transcend into the real world. - **Subtle Messaging:** Opportunity to embed subtle messages in products to reflect the personality and attitude of the wearer. - **Minimalist Design:** Opportunity for products with minimalist design that are versatile and suitable for all genders. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion companies to embrace internet memes and bring them to their products. - **Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to create wearable technology that can display messages and phrases to represent the personality and attitude of the wearer. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity for marketing and advertising companies to embrace internet memes and phrases, and create products that reflect them for promotional purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Confetti-Style Pride Month Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-pride-edition-sport-band.md) - [Silicone Eco-Friendly Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexi-bands.md) - [Wearable Fidget Toy Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-flip-mobius-fidget-band-toy.md) - [Wearable Monitoring Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband.md) - [Mix-and-Match Scented Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-bands.md) - [Haptic Navigation Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-navigation-wristband.md) - [Beverage-Aesthetic Playful Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slush-ring.md) - [Inclusivity-Promoting Four-Piece Bracelet Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourpiece-bracelet-set.md) - [Minimalist Leather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plik-1.md)