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# Tattooed Politicians
Are Sarah Palin's Lips Fake?

By Alex Covert | Published 2008-10-01 | Social Good
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/is-sarah-palins-lipsticktattooed-on
References: [wonkette](http://wonkette.com/402676/sarah-palin-even-lies-about-lipstick-maybe)

We've heard quite a bit lately about Sarah Palin's lips. Supposedly, they spew nothing but stupidity, they've been likened to those of a pig, and [they wear the â€œPower Pinkâ€ shade of lipstick](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palin-pink-lipstick-sarah-palins-color). Well, here's another one to add to the list - her lips aren't really her lips! No! Not lip augmentation. A reader at Wonkette sent a tip that her famous lip color is actually a tattoo.

**Implications** - Sarah Palin is a pop culture icon at the moment, and this definitely comes across with all the attention she has been receiving. Sate your curiosity about whether or not she, and other political figures, are inked up with this incredible list. After flipping through the list, consider following Palin on [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireball-cinnamon-delight-red-lipstick) to find out exactly what she's up to.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.7/10
- Popularity: 17% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Tattooed Politicians:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop tattoo removal technology specifically for politicians looking to remove controversial tattoos.
- **Pop Culture Icons:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that connects businesses with pop culture icons for endorsements and collaborations.
- **Political Figures' Personal Lives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an AI-powered platform that analyzes social media posts to provide insights into political figures' personal lives in order to enhance transparency.

### Where This Applies

- **Cosmetic Surgery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop non-invasive lip augmentation techniques that mimic the appearance of tattooed lips for individuals looking for a permanent solution.
- **Social Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a social media monitoring tool specifically designed for analyzing and tracking the activities and posts of political figures.
- **Celebrity Endorsements:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish a marketplace that facilitates direct collaboration between political figures and brands for mutually beneficial partnerships.

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