# Geek Vengeance Photoshoots David E. Jackson's 'Nerd Revenge' Has Bullies Facing Karmic Retribution By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-05-13 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerd-revenge References: [inspirefirst](http://www.inspirefirst.com/2013/05/10/nerd-revenge-david-jackson/) & [davidejackson](http://www.davidejackson.com/blog/2011/08/01/the-nerds-revenge/) If you've ever been bullied as a child, David E. Jackson's 'Nerd Revenge' photoshoot will be sure to give you some schadenfreudic satisfaction. Playing on the classic nerd-jock paradigm, Jackson has created a [series of photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth) that captures some seriously hilarious role reversal. 'Nerd Revenge' features a stereotypical nerd grinning from ear to ear posing in front of the camera. As he poses, a large [muscle-bound jock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-collection) is seen being tormented in the background. Underneath each photo is a description of the bullying technique being performed. 'The Swirlie' shows the nerd posing as a bully lies face down in a toilet. Despite the picture's twisted undertones, you can't help but smile with the nerd as sweet revenge is being exacted. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Geek Vengeance:** Opportunity for disrupters to create and market products/services that empower victims of bullying and give them a sense of revenge and justice. - **Role Reversal Photography:** Opportunity for disrupters to create and market photography services that capture and express humor and satire by presenting role reversals of stereotypical characters or themes. - **Humor-driven Nostalgic Entertainment:** Opportunity for disrupters to innovate new forms of entertainment owned by a younger demographic, who are nostalgic about classic tropes but also want a modern, funny take on them. ### Who This Affects Most - **Anti-bullying Products and Services:** Opportunity for disrupters to create and sell products or services that can help to prevent bullying, support victims and rehab bullies. - **Photography and Film:** Opportunity for disrupters to create and provide new forms of photography or video services, and related products with a humorous, ironic, and sentimental twist. - **Comedy and Parody Entertainment:** Opportunity for disrupters to create and market new forms of comedy or parody that subvert common stereotypes and subcultures and appeal to audiences of all demographics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Humorous Losers-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/league-losers.md) - [Prankster Film Trading Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerocool.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Creative Frustration Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client.md) - [Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cringe-or-candy.md) - [Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx.md) - [Collegiate-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braniacs-revenge-doughnut.md) - [Nostalgic Sci-Fi Backpack Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-backpack-collection.md)