# Neon Tetris Skateboarding 36 Skateboarders Give Ultimate Game Boy Icon Tribute By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-09-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-skateboarding References: [streetlevel](http://www.streetlevel.com/2009/09/23/freebord-takes-tetris-to-the-streets/) & [freebord](http://www.freebord.com/main.html) 36 Freebord riders from San Francisco came together one gloriously clear night and made some Game Boy-inspired magic. Sporting neon [Tetris](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hundreds-and-tetris) halos, the riders cruised down a dark street in San Francisco and captured a [Tetris skateboarding light show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bull-tetris) that will not soon be upstaged. Set to perfectly matched music, the video shows off the Tetris skateboarding stunt in a way that will make you want to rewatch it over and over again. **Implications** - As subcultural expression grows, so do the points of intersection between social groups. These San Francisco residents have successfully melded their love for street art, skateboarding and [retro video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nes-version), a feat which may have seemed unlikely a few years ago. By targeting customers at these convergent social points, businesses are poised to attract the attention of several audiences, not just one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Subcultural Expression:** Businesses can capitalize on the growing trend of subcultural expression by targeting customers at convergent social points. - **Street Art:** The integration of street art in unconventional spaces, such as skateboarding, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses to engage with the urban youth culture. - **Retro Video Games:** The resurgence of retro video games as a cultural icon opens up opportunities for businesses to tap into nostalgia and create products that merge the past with the present. ### Where This Applies - **Skateboarding:** The skateboarding industry can incorporate street art and retro video game themes to create innovative skateboard designs and engage with the youth market. - **Streetwear:** Streetwear brands can collaborate with artists and incorporate retro video game imagery in their designs to appeal to the subcultural expression trend. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Advertising and marketing agencies can explore creative campaigns that leverage subcultural expression and the nostalgia of retro video games to attract diverse audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fantasy Skateboarding Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-story.md) - [Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hundreds-and-tetris.md) - [Mixed-Reality Skateboarding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skatrix-pro.md) - [Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-solid.md) - [Celebratory Stacking Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-forever.md) - [Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-devices.md) - [Free-To-Play Skater Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-4.md) - [Record-Breaking Skate Megaramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop.md) - [Game-Honoring Energy Drink Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bull-tetris.md)