# Gamer Friendship Bling The Mario Bros. Rings Would Make Great Wedding Bands By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-03-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-bros-rings References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2010/03/super-mario-brothers-rings.html) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42782674) Video games have long inspired the real world, and now that inspiration is flowing over into the dangerous world of [friendship rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-wedding-bands). The only way to say 'BFF' is with the Mario Bros. rings. One person gets Mario and the other Luigi and both of you will get the status of being the biggest nerds around. Made out of [polymer clay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo) and adhered to adjustable silver bands, the Mario Bros. rings will fit even the fattest fingers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Video Game-inspired Jewelry:** Opportunity to create unique and stylish jewelry inspired by popular video game characters. - **Friendship Rings:** Designing customized rings that symbolize friendship and shared interests. - **Nerdy Accessories:** Catering to the growing demand for nerdy and geeky accessories that allow individuals to express their interests. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Jewelry:** Exploring the intersection of video game culture and fashion by creating video game-inspired jewelry. - **Gift and Novelty:** Offering friendship rings as unique and thoughtful gifts for gamers and geeks. - **Online Retail:** Creating an online platform to sell nerdy accessories and collectibles to a niche market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Seasonal Gamer Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hallmark-1.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-bros-wonder-1.md) - [Co-Branded Nintendo Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-cookies.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-infused-hot-sauces.md) - [Video Game Travel Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-super-mario-travel-items.md) - [Game-Themed Noodle Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-powerup-shapes.md)