# Tetris Tattoos Geeky Shapes Make Their Way From Video Games to Skin By Cowbag | Published 2009-06-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-tattoos-geeky-shapes References: [cakeheadlovesevil](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2009/06/12/tetris-tattoo/) People from all over the world are obsessed with [Tetris](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hundreds-and-tetris)—you name it and it’s been made in a Tetris version. The images in the above gallery feature [nerdy tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory) (especially the heart tattoo) and [uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/callback-8020) geek-wear for fanatic Tetris fans. Moving on from tattoos and onto clothes, I guess it is inevitable that the next step would be wearing Tetris-inspired clothing. And the wedding cake? Now *that* is seriously cool. **Implications** - Games are becoming much more than just a form of entertainment to shoppers. Consumers are attracted to popular media because it provides a way to identify themselves. In order to increase its popularity, a company could integrate an aspect of entertainment into their products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geek Fashion:** Clothing that incorporates video game and nerd culture can be explored further, particularly in mainstream fashion. - **Gaming Tattoos:** There is an opportunity in the tattoo industry to provide more designs and options that include elements from popular culture, such as popular video games. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Brands can tap into consumers' love for childhood memories and nostalgia to make their products more appealing, as seen in the popularity of Tetris-themed items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate popular video game and nerd culture into their designs to appeal to a larger audience. - **Tattoos:** Tattoo parlors can offer more designs and options incorporating popular video games, as seen with the popularity of Tetris tattoos. - **Marketing:** Brands can use nostalgia marketing to appeal to consumers and increase their products' popularity, as seen with the success of Tetris-themed merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hundreds-and-tetris.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) - [Chicken Nugget-Shaped Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-device.md) - [Puzzle Video Game Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sara-hyat-tetris-sofa.md) - [Video Game-Like Bookcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-bookcase.md) - [Block Game Collaborative Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-collaboration.md) - [Iconic Game Thriller Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-1.md)