# Geek Tattoos 16 Fake Tattoos for Geeks, Nerds and Hackers By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-10-05 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temp-geek-tattoos References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/cubegoodies/95a7/) One of the things temporary tattoos are good for are for freaking people out. These temptoos work on two levels. If you are a geek but want to fit in with the cool kids, this is a great alternative to [permanent inking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-tattoo). If you're not a geek, then imagine the shear joy of shocking your friends when you show up with an I (heart) coding tattoo, or I (heart) caffeine. Really stun them with binary numbers displayed in a conspicuous spot on your bod. They are like the old time decals, only better. Just wet, apply and in 30 seconds, you have a tat. Each 3-1/2" x 4-1/2" hard-cover book contains 16 non-toxic temporary tattoos ranging in size from 1/2" to 3". ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Temporary Geek Tattoos:** The trend for temporary nerdy tattoos is disrupting the tattoo industry by providing a safe and fun alternative for those who don't want permanent inking. - **Pop-culture Tattoos:** Pop-culture inspired tattoos are trending, offering opportunities for new designs based on beloved TV shows, movies, and video games. - **Augmented Reality Tattoos:** The trend for augmented reality tattoos is disrupting traditional designs by offering interactive components that bring tattoos to life. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tattoo Industry:** Nerdy temporary tattoos may disrupt traditional tattoo parlors by providing a safe alternative that appeals to a younger, geeky audience. - **Cosmetic Industry:** Temporary tattoos could disrupt the cosmetic industry by offering a safe way to try tattoos on different parts of the body without commitment. - **Toy Industry:** Temporary tattoos could disrupt the toy industry by providing fun and geeky designs that appeal to children's pop-culture interests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glow-in-the-Dark Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glowing-garden-tattoo-sheet.md) - [Palm-Sized Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-device.md) - [Temporary Oral Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-oral-tattoos.md) - [Prom-Themed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-prom.md) - [Supermarket Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialbuy-temporary-tattoos.md) - [Vitamin-Packed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-defense-patches.md) - [Vitamin-Infused Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barriere.md) - [Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zitsticka-x-jonboy.md) - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md)