# Punny Pokemon Apparel This Apparel Line Combines Pop Culture and Pokemon to Create Hilarious Puns By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-08-05 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-apparel References: [rageon](http://www.rageon.com/collections/pokepuns) & [rageon](http://www.rageon.com/collections/pokepuns) Using design site RageOn!, user Pokepuns has created a line of [Pokemon apparel and accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-ice-x-pokmon). The [tank tops, hoodies and mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-30th-anniversary) each combine a phrase from modern pop culture with a Pokemon character to create a silly pun. Charmander plus "Turn down for what" becomes "Burn down for what." Poliwag is "Poli-swag." Each item is decorated with a colorful scene featuring the Pokemon in question. A selection from this Pokemon pun apparel would make an excellent gift for the pop culture-conscious Pokemon fan with a sense of humor. [Throwbacks to popular 90s shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-ut-x-tamagotchi) are appearing everywhere in clothing design, especially appealing to millennial nostalgia. Pokepun's Pokemon pun apparel puts a fresh spin on this idea by combining it with the influence of recent music and culture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pop Culture Apparel:** Creating clothing and accessories with a humorous twist on pop culture references, demonstrates a potential for creating engaging and shareable products. - **Nostalgia Fashion:** As the millennial customer base continues to age, there is an opportunity to build off of nostalgia and create products that incorporate current cultural trends. - **Customizable Designs:** The use of design sites such as RageOn!, that allow individuals to create and share their own designs presents the potential for the creation of unique and personalized products. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Apparel companies have an opportunity to design and market clothing that appeals to millennial nostalgia and incorporates the latest cultural trends. - **Gifts and Novelty:** The Pokepuns line demonstrates the potential for creating quirky, humorous gifts that are shareable across social media platforms. - **E-commerce and Retail:** The increasing popularity of design sites such as RageOn!, illustrates the potential for e-commerce business models that allow for customizable designs and personalization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime Game-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-trading-card-game.md) - [Anime-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-thieves-5.md) - [Cozy Anime-Inspired Sleepwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-sleep-apps.md) - [Anime Anniversary Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-30th-anniversary.md) - [Bedazzled Anime Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-ice-x-pokmon.md) - [Whimsical Anime Decor Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pottery-barn-kids-2.md) - [Elegant Anime Decor Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-pottery-barn-kids-collection.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Festive Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-company.md) - [High-Fashion Anime Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-x-frgmt-x-pokmon-collection.md)