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# Deadly Kissing Tops
The 'Kiss the Boys' Crop Top Doesn't Play Around

By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-08-07 | Naughty
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-the-boys-crop
References: [shop.nylon](http://shop.nylon.com/collections/whats-new/products/kiss-the-boys-crop) & [kultclothing.bigcartel](http://kultclothing.bigcartel.com/)

The 'Kiss the Boys' crop top by Kult reveals that your lips offer the sweet, sweet embrace of death. Every girl's dream, am I right?

Instead of the original quote, "kiss the boys and make them cry," the shirt reads, "kiss the boys and make them die," bringing to mind Diablo Cody's [cult film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee) 'Jennifer's Body.' In the movie, Jennifer (played by Megan Fox) is a teen who -- spoiler alert -- is murdered by a desperate indie band hoping that a virgin sacrifice will bring them fame and fortune. Unfortunately, because Jennifer is not really a virgin, she is possessed by a demonic spirit that has a taste for blood -- boy's blood, to be specific.

This crop top is playful way to remind boys to be careful with your heart -- I wouldn't mess with [cyanide lips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-embalms), if I were you!

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.5/10
- Popularity: 34% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Dark Humor Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create clothing that incorporates dark humor and satire.
- **Subversive Statements:** Opportunity for brands to make statements that challenge norms and push boundaries through fashion goods.
- **Megan Fox Style:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create clothing inspired by Megan Fox in 'Jennifer's Body'.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** Dark Humor Fashion and Subversive Statements can bring a new target audience for the fashion industry that seeks style and rebellion.
- **Movie Merchandise:** Creating merchandise inspired by cult movies can be a successful avenue for the movie industry and fans that appreciate dark humor and satire.
- **Fan Clothing:** Opportunity for brands to create clothing inspired by characters in cult movies or celebrities that have starred in them.

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