# Hot Sci-Fi Tributes The Playboy TRON Spread Pits One Naked Playmate Against Another By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-15 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playboy-tron References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/the-lounge/news/tron-x-playboy,-sexy-sci_fi-tribute-by-jared-ryder.aspx) & [jaredryder](http://www.jaredryder.com/) I'm pretty sure there's no denying how [TRON](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-pizza-and-tron-ares)-crazy the world has become now that the [Playboy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playboy-rabbitars) TRON spread has hit the web. This photo shoot was so well-executed, some may actually think it was simply a promotional shoot for the film itself at first glance. If you look closely, however, you'll notice that these playmates are sporting [body paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) and strategically placed lights -- and nothing else. Photographed by Jared Ryder, the Playboy TRON spread also features touches from illustrator Nigel Evan Dennis. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sci-fi-inspired Photoshoots:** Businesses can create similar sci-fi-themed photo shoots for marketing and promotional purposes. - **Body Paint as a Marketing Element:** Companies can incorporate body paint as a unique marketing tool to grab attention and stand out from competitors. - **Special Effects in Promotion:** Businesses can consider incorporating special effects in their promotional material to create a memorable and immersive experience for customers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Advertising and Marketing:** This industry can take inspiration from the TRON-inspired Playboy shoot to create visually stunning and innovative campaigns. - **Arts and Entertainment:** The art and entertainment industry can incorporate sci-fi elements to create unique and captivating experiences for audiences. - **Cosmetics and Beauty:** The use of body paint in the Playboy TRON spread shows how the cosmetics and beauty industry can experiment with unconventional marketing tactics and tap into niche markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Rabbit Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playboy-rabbitars.md) - [Cleverly Branded Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playboy-energy-drink.md) - [Virtual NFT Mansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playboy-metamansion.md) - [Custom Face Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tron-identity-program.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Virtual Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roddenberry-archive.md) - [Digital Pizza Dining Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-pizza-and-tron-ares.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Themed Dart Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfleet-phaser-blaster.md) - [CG Technology Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cg-technology-art-exhbition.md) - [Detailed Filmic Fashion Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-the-world-tour.md)