# Anti-Social Pride Armida Ascano Discusses Her Favorite Introverted Personality Type Products By Julian Frank | Published 2013-03-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personality-type References: [youtu.be](http://youtu.be/pJyM-55Xp8E)  With the rise of the Internet and the personal computer has come a new wave of anti-socialism adding clout to the once defunct [personality type](http://youtu.be/pJyM-55Xp8E). Being a nerd once got you kicked in the pants; now it’s a group with proud members. While popular acceptance of this new-found anti-social behaviour has been somewhat slow, we are starting to witness the first waves of popularized anti-social behaviour, embracing this generally frowned upon group. This new breed of proud introverted personalities wears their personality type on their sleeves, rather than feeling ashamed of themselves as was generally the case before. This week, Editor and Academy Strategist Armida Ascano breaks down her five favorite antisocial pride trends: something sure to add a little pep to your inner-geek’s step. From fine gold jewelry and [fashionable clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take) to quirky comic strips, these trends are bringing un-cool to the forefront of cool: watch out! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rise of Anti-socialism:** Opportunity to develop products or services that cater to the increasing number of introverted individuals seeking community and acceptance. - **Wearing Personality on Sleeves:** Potential for creating fashion lines and accessories that promote and celebrate introverted traits and behaviors. - **Un-cool Becomes Cool:** Chance to capitalize on the growing popularity of unconventional and niche interests by creating unique and innovative products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can tap into the market of introverted individuals by designing clothing that represents their personality and preferences. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry industry has the opportunity to create jewelry pieces that symbolize introverted personality traits. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment industry can cater to introverted individuals by producing content, such as comics and TV shows, that resonates with their interests and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Introvert-Friendly Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvrs-social-app.md) - [Upcoming Anti-Loneliness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phori.md) - [Introvert Networking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iona-platform.md) - [Social Media Blockers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antisocial.md) - [Personality-Matched Luggage Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airs.md) - [Grey Scale Browser Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-scale-browser-extensions.md) - [Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humdrum-paper.md) - [Brunch Culture-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-breakfast-club-1.md) - [Motorsport-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-social-social-club-and-goodyear.md)