# Retro Geek Treats Celebrate a Nerdtastic Valentine's Day With Pac-Man Candy By Michael Hines | Published 2010-02-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-candy References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/wacky-edibles/d216/) Pac-Man is everywhere, even in your candy aisle, thanks to Pac-Man candy. Not even I saw this one coming. Pac-Man candy comes in three flavors: Pac-Man orange, regular Blinky sour cherry, and “blue ghost blinky” sour blue raspberry. This year, make [Valentine's Day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slime-valentines-day-chocolates) a celebration of your love for each other, and Pac dash Man. Even geeks need love, and candy. Lots and lots of candy. All the time. Forever. **Implications** - [Retro revival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsugar-retro-sours) is a phenomenon that has taken hold of several industries, and is essentially a backlash to the often confusing, rapidly increasing technological advancement of computer-related products today. Essentially, consumers long for simpler times, making the integration of old-school elements a great idea for any company looking o establish an emotional connection with its target audience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Revival:** The trend of reviving retro elements is spreading to different industries from fashion to food and technology. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Businesses can take advantage of consumers' desire for simpler times by leveraging nostalgia marketing in their products and advertising. - **Geek Culture Mainstreaming:** The popularity of geek culture is on the rise, creating opportunities for companies to cater to this growing market through geeky products and experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can tap into the retro revival trend by introducing new products or reviving old favorites with a modern twist. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage nostalgia marketing by bringing back classic TV shows, movies, and games. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can create retro-themed products that appeal to consumers' desire for simpler and more nostalgic technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Gamer Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-pacman-collection.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-bandai.md) - [Cherry-Flavored Summer Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-chomp-sorbet.md) - [Gamified Cookie Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-pacman.md) - [Galentine’s Day Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-candy.md) - [Romantic Soft Candy Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squashies-love-hearts.md) - [Low-Cost Gifting-Ready Valentine's Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bazooka-valentines-day-products.md) - [Textural Romantic Candy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bebeto-valentines-day.md) - [Video Game-Themed Chocolate Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-and-godiva.md)