# Masked Music Videos The MNDR Duo Cut Me Out Music Video Embraces Nerd Funk and Styling By Wesley Grant | Published 2011-04-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mndr-cut-me-out References: [geneticallyimpossible.wordpress](http://geneticallyimpossible.wordpress.com/2011/04/06/heygirlhey-amanda-warner-mdnr/) & [myspace](http://www.myspace.com/mndrtronica) Amanda Warner is a self proclaimed “mega-nerd” who works alongside producer Peter Wade to make the NYC electro/synthpop duo MNDR. Their latest track Cut Me out has a [funky music video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-you-more) that embraces cool, subversive nerdiness and abstract imagery. The video is directed by Timothy Saccenti and captures Amanda in funky nerd fashion wear with [nerd glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-collection-1) and braces. The theme revolves around Amanda trying to cut herself out of her own skin, and at the end of the video, she literally does it. The mega-nerd styling adds extra flavor to the duo's image, their lyrics and the bizarre video effects. Signed under Wonder Sound, this duo sure to make [geek chic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet) more popular than it already is in the fashion and music industries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Geek Chic:** The trend of embracing nerd culture and incorporating it into fashion and music creates opportunities for brands to cater to this growing market. - **Abstract Imagery:** The use of abstract and visually intriguing imagery in music videos presents opportunities for innovative storytelling and immersive experiences. - **Subversive Nerdiness:** The trend of embracing nerdiness in a subversive and cool way opens up opportunities for brands to create unique and edgy marketing campaigns. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the geek chic trend by creating clothing and accessories that cater to the nerd culture. - **Music:** The music industry can take advantage of the abstract imagery trend by creating visually stunning music videos that captivate audiences. - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can leverage the trend of subversive nerdiness to create engaging and unconventional campaigns that appeal to a niche audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pizza-Themed Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucha-little.md) - [Label-Backed Musical Merch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warner-music.md) - [AI-Generated Rap Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-you-more.md) - [Music AI-Generated Visual Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modem.md) - [Musical Haircare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acidic-bonding-concentrate.md) - [Cartoonish Speaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verdy-3.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Warped Dynamic New-Gen Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vern-morph-and-form.md) - [Horror Doll Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-decay-x-m3gan.md)