# Gangsterfied Snuggies The Thuggie is a Combination Hoodie and Tall-Tee By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-thuggie References: [radcollector](http://www.radcollector.com/news/2011/03/04/the-thuggie/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [thuggies](http://www.thuggies.ca/) I thought I had seen everything up until I laid eyes upon the Thuggie. The Thuggie is a combination tall-tee and hoodie that is meant to look ridiculous -- ridiculously comfortable, that is. The Thuggie was conceived by four Canadians who originally designed it as a way to mock people in [over-sized t-shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dad-hoodies), [hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-deep-sea-diver-hoodie), and jackets. The Thuggie got plenty of stares, but nobody seemed to get the joke. Eventually the Thuggie went from joke to reality and now Thuggies are available to purchase in all sorts of bright neon colors and sizes. If anything were to define the ever-changing world of fashion, it would have to be the Thuggie. A few years ago, the Thuggie would have been considered utterly ridiculous, but thanks to [the Snuggie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortilla-throw-blanket) and the rise of fashionable irony (you know who you are) off-beat clothing like this is able to survive and thrive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashionable Irony:** Opportunity to create off-beat clothing that embraces fashionable irony. - **Ridiculously Comfortable:** Creating clothing that prioritizes comfort while maintaining style. - **Bright Neon Colors:** Designing clothing in vibrant neon colors to stand out in the fashion industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Incorporating fashionable irony into clothing lines to appeal to consumers. - **Apparel:** Creating clothing that prioritizes comfort without compromising on style. - **Design:** Utilizing bright neon colors in fashion design to create visually striking clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blackout Napping Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabeau.md) - [Sleek Open-Space Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-box.md) - [Understated V-Neck Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimono-hoodie.md) - [April Fool's Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/april-fools-lifestyle.md) - [Tortilla Throw Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortilla-throw-blanket.md) - [Sleeping-Friendly Duvet-Like Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zzzn-puffer-jacket.md) - [Practical Dad-Friendly Hoodie Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dad-hoodies.md) - [Backpack-Inspired Storage Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomade-58.md) - [Cheeky QSR Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thirst-trap-loungewear-collection.md)