# Nostalgic Surrealist T-Shirts The Scream Tee Features America's Favorite Burglar-Evading Kid By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-10-18 | Updated 2013-10-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scream-tee References: [anothermag](http://www.anothermag.com/current/view/3114/Edvaulay_Munchkin_T-Shirt) & [bottleofsmoke.bigcartel](http://bottleofsmoke.bigcartel.com/product/munchkin-t-shirt) This version of 'The Scream' Tee from Bottle of Smoke is a 90s reinterpretation of Edvard Munch's classic painting, cleverly titled 'Edvaulay Munchkin.' The clever people at Bottle of Smoke inserted the iconic image of Macaulay Culkin's face of alarm from the [90s children's classic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stand-by-me) 'Home Alone' into Munch's famous painting. The surreal image was then transferred onto a [white, 100% cotton T-shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-to-order) via hand screen CMYK process print. The website offers blunt instructions on the care of the shirt, stating,"Wash inside-out at 30º. Do not iron directly on to print because that would be stupid. Don't take on two burglars alone either." The T-shirt is great if you're feeling particularly nostalgic. So gather all your friends for a blast from the past movie night, and show up to the party in this genius T-shirt that blends [art history and pop culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon-meets-the-louvre). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgic Surrealist Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to incorporate iconic images from pop culture into classic artworks, creating a unique and nostalgic fashion trend. - **90s Reinterpretation:** Reimagining famous artworks with elements from the 90s, appealing to an audience seeking nostalgia and a connection to the past. - **Art History X Pop Culture Mashup:** Combining iconic moments from pop culture with famous artworks to create visually striking and conversation-starting fashion pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage nostalgia by incorporating elements of pop culture into their designs, appealing to consumers seeking unique and nostalgic fashion items. - **Art:** Artists and galleries can explore the blending of pop culture and classic artworks to create new and visually captivating pieces that resonate with a wide audience. - **Film & Entertainment:** Film studios and entertainment companies can collaborate with fashion brands to create limited-edition merchandise that merges iconic moments from movies with famous artworks, targeting fans seeking unique and nostalgic collectibles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [90s-Inspired Grunge Band Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-1.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee.md) - [Limited-Edition Artist-Honoring Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takashi-murakami-tee.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md) - [Artful Cartoon-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon-meets-the-louvre.md) - [Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/film-club-collection.md) - [Limited-Edition True Crime Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serial-killer-shop.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Cinematic Film-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stand-by-me.md)