It is a frenzy of 80’s revivals at the moment, so let’s all salute “Garbage Pail Kids” becoming popular again. “Garbage Pail Kids” was a series of trading cards full of horrible zombie characters who were a morbid parody of the “Cabbage Patch Dolls.”
Yes, the “Garbage Pail Kids” look somewhat tacky, but it is because they are so bad that they are inevitably cool. I am going to take total advantage of the 80s vibe going on at the moment to enjoy these “Garbage Pail Kids” in full glory.
What's Driving This Trend
- 80's Retro Revival
- Opportunity for businesses to capitalize on the resurgence of 80's nostalgia by reintroducing or reimagining popular products or franchises from that era.
- Morbid Parody
- Potential for innovative companies to create new and unique morbid parody products or services, taking inspiration from popular trends such as 'Garbage Pail Kids'.
- Tacky Coolness
- Opportunity for fashion and design industries to embrace the concept of 'tacky coolness' and create trendy, retro-inspired products that cater to this aesthetic.
Who This Affects Most
- Trading Cards
- Trading card companies can explore the market demand for retro-themed trading cards, including morbid parody themes.
- Fashion
- Fashion designers and retailers can create retro-inspired clothing lines and accessories that embrace the tacky coolness aesthetic.
- Entertainment
- Entertainment companies can develop new morbid parody franchises or revive old ones to cater to the growing demand for 80's nostalgia.
