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# CEO Cat Cartoons
Steve Jobs is Transformed into the LoungeFly 'Hello Stevie'

By Ana Lopez | Published 2011-12-29 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-stevie
References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/other_stuff/hello-kitty&#8217s-tribute-to-steve-jobs-is-superfluous.php) & [sanrio](http://www.sanrio.com/)

Few posthumous tributes are as cute as the 'Hello Stevie' created by [Sanrio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grind-coffee) and California retailer [LoungeFly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanuts-75th-anniversary-loungefly-collection). The iconic feline character had a nerdy makeover in order to honor the life and work of Apple's CEO Steve Jobs.

Dressed up in Jobs' famous attire -- blue jeans and black turtleneck -- and wearing his trademark round eyeglasses, [Hello Kitty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-2) appears holding an iPad in its right hand and on the left side, there is a date and a message that reads either "Steve, Thank you for a lifetime of creativity," or "Steve Jobs, 1955-2011."

Hello Stevie is a fun and fascinating way to remind the world of the power and vision of one of the most inspiring modern geniuses.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.7/10
- Popularity: 14% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Posthumous Tributes:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create unique and memorable posthumous tributes for individuals or companies.
- **Nerdy Makeovers:** Businesses can tap into nostalgia and create products or designs that give nostalgic figures and icons a modern, nerdy makeover.
- **Iconic Eyewear:** There is potential for businesses to create and market iconic eyewear that is associated with famous individuals or memorable pop culture icons.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion:** The fashion industry can create pieces that pay homage to iconic figures and inspire nostalgia.
- **Tech:** The tech industry has an opportunity to create products that combine technology with unique forms of nostalgia.
- **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry has potential to create unique and memorable multimedia experiences that honor famous individuals or companies.

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