# Sunbathing Sci-Fi Fighters The Surfing Trooper Tumblr Shows a Stormtrooper Taking a Vacation By Carly Foy | Published 2011-07-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfing-trooper References: [blog.thaeger](http://blog.thaeger.com/2011/07/14/stormtrooper-on-vacation/) & [surfingtrooper.tumblr](http://surfingtrooper.tumblr.com/) The Surfing Trooper [Tumblr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblr-campaign) is a unique blog that showcases some of Darth Vader's army taking a relaxing vacation. The blog, which doesn't credit anyone in particular for each shot, is devoted to the white masked men. The blog simply states, "The Surfing Trooper is taking a vacation from the Empire to surf around our world. Last he was seen in the waves of Fiji but what will be his next destinations?" The Surfing Trooper is a clever photo series that prefers to stay anonymous, which adds to readers' intrigue to find out who is hiding behind the mask. **Implications** - Pop culture franchises that have a cult following such as Star Wars cause loyal fans to incorporate the characters into their lives. This allows them to escape their life, especially if it is hectic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fan-based Photo Series:** Brands can create or collaborate with fan-based photo series to connect with their audience and add a personal touch to their marketing campaigns. - **Pop Culture Escapism:** Businesses can leverage the popularity of cult followings to offer products or services that allow people to escape their hectic lives. - **Anonymous Branding:** Organizations can create intrigue and engage audiences by using anonymous branding or showcasing unknown creators. ### Where This Applies - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising industries can incorporate fan-based photo series in their campaigns to connect with their audience. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industries can offer Star Wars-themed experiences or vacations to attract pop culture fans and provide an escape. - **Tech and Entertainment:** Tech and entertainment companies can incorporate anonymous branding to create intrigue and engage audiences with new products and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Chrome-Colored Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-1.md) - [Insulated Sci-Fi Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-x-star-wars-skywalker-pilot-ski-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md) - [Sci-Fi Coffee Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-coffee-brews.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md)