# Satirically Therapeutic Skateboards ANTIHERO Gives Riders Advice with 'Help Department' Decks By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-07-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/help-department-decks References: [freshngood](http://www.freshngood.com/2012/07/antihero-skateboards-help-department-pro-series/) & [antiheroskateboards](http://www.antiheroskateboards.com/) With its latest line of 'Help Department' decks, ANTIHERO Skateboards is giving some friendly advice to skateboarders. The line of [skateboard decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-skateboard-deck) features inspiring quotes and phrases that are sure to motivate folks through the good times and the bad. Giving advice like, "Stressed out? Have you tried drugs?" and, "The end is near. Give up now," the Help Department decks give original and inspiring [satirical advice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-misfortune-cookies) that one just can't seem to get from Dr. Phil these days. These skateboard deck designs are at once funny and insightful, making a commentary on how people always think that they have the answers to life's problems. ANTIHERO Skateboards is a San Francisc-based brand that fully embraces the youth-rebel, anything-goes humor of [skateboarding culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-through-skateboarding). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Satirical Self-help Products:** There is an opportunity to create products across various industries that combine humor and wisdom for mental health improvement. - **Irony Infused Motivational Designs:** Designers can tap into the power of irony to create designs that inspire while also providing a fresh perspective, particularly in the clothing and accessories industries. - **Humorous Commentary in Alternative Sports:** There is a growing market for alternative sports companies to incorporate edgy humor into their branding to appeal to a younger demographic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Skateboard Industry:** Oppurtunitis to create satirical skateboards that give unconventional advice and motivate skaters without traditional guidance. - **Apparel Industry:** Fashion designers have a chance to create clothes with amusing, ironic or satirical phrases to provoke thought and laughter while still remaining stylish. - **Sports Apparel Industry:** Sportswear brands, especially in alternative sports, can create apparel or merchandise with satirical and motivational designs to appeal to younger audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Unity-Promoting Family Skate Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-skate.md) - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Commemorative Skateboarding Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harold-hunter.md) - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md) - [Artist-Collaborated Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impala-hera-cruiser.md) - [Sleek Punk Skate Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-skateboards.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Arty Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stevie-williams1.md)