# Sci-Fi Flickr Fantasties Stormtrooping Is A Job: A Day In The Life Of An Imperial Guard (UPDATE) By Alex Covert | Published 2009-02-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormtrooping-is-a-job-a-day-in-the-life-of-an-imperial-guard References: [dyers.org](http://www.dyers.org/blog/archives/2007/08/20/the-secret-lives-of-stormtroopers/) What do Stormtroopers do when they’re not protecting the [Death Star](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucs-death-star)? That’s right… Stormtroopers are people too - people with lives and hobbies and relationships. [George Lucas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbuilt-star-wars-logo) failed in this respect. He failed to capture the humanity of the [Imperial Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection). So, what do Stormtroopers do with their extra time? Take a gander. [Grocery Shopping (Paxton Holley)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/paxtonholley/235941692/) | [Part Time Job (moleratsgotnofur](http://www.flickr.com/photos/moleratsgotnofur/174110903/)) | [Lunch Time (bonniegrrl)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonniegrrl/352427052/) | [Get Loaded (RedandJonny)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/redandjonny/1107877856/) | [Take A #### (ian_gade)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/14928448@N00/38663099/) | [Mowing The Lawn (RedandJonny)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/redandjonny/944696118/) | [Get In Shape (Faerydusted1)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/faerykin/516232153/) | [Bowl A Perfect Game (laserlightcollecti bles)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/46498391@N00/276960397/) | [Take A Dip (RedandJonny)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/redandjonny/1011836289/) | [Breakdance (redinsect)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/redinsect/322833589/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Humanizing Fictional Characters:** Opportunity to create deeper engagement between fans and fictional/universal characters beyond their fictional world. - **Lifestyle Depiction of Fictional Characters:** Opportunity to expand the merchandising industry by producing imaginative interplay of fan merchandise with the real world. - **Enhanced Fan Experience and Communication:** Opportunity to improve fan experience and communication through utilizing fan-generated content to expand fictional universes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Merchandising:** Opportunity to create imaginative real-world products that can enable deeper engagement with fictional characters and universes. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity to provide greater interactivity to fans and enhance the overall entertainment experience by creating character-driven storylines. - **Social Media:** Opportunity to leverage social media to facilitate communication and strengthen communitybuilding amongst fans and fan groups. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md) - [Chrome-Colored Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-1.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-star-wars-day.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Miniature Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-of-boba-fett-1.md) - [Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/force-of-creativity.md) - [Sci-Fi Game Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-fortnite.md) - [Highly Detailed Sci-Fi Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormtrooper-kit.md)