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# Lyrical Sci-Fi Tanks
This Too Ugly For LA Tank Proves You Don't Have to Choose

By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-05-13 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/too-ugly-for-la
References: [shop.nylonmag](http://shop.nylonmag.com/collections/whats-new/products/aliens-in-the-street-tank) & [shoptoouglyforla](http://shoptoouglyforla.com/)

The 'Aliens in the Streets' tank by Too Ugly For LA riffs on a popular Ludacris lyric. In his song 'Nasty Girl,' Ludacris sings about thirsting for a "lady in the streets but a freak in the bed." Not having any of this double standard nonsense, the LA retailers comically altered the lyric to read, "Alien in the streets, predator in the sheets."

Of course, the re-worked quote is also a double entendre, referencing Paul W.S. Anderson's 2004 [Sci-Fi film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects), 'Alien vs. Predator.' Much like you can be both a "lady" and a "freak," this tank proves that you can simultaneously be an alien and a predator. These categories of being no longer have to be mutually exclusive.

Overall, the Aliens tank is perfect for those who want to have a bit of fun with their science fiction and [rap music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-la-soul-x-levis) knowledge.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 73% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Double Entendre Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to creatively play with language and popular culture references in clothing designs.
- **Merging Genres:** Incorporating elements from different genres in fashion to create unique and unexpected combinations.
- **Subversive Slogans:** Using subversive slogans and altered lyrics to challenge societal norms and create humorous fashion statements.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of merging genres and using subversive slogans to create innovative clothing designs.
- **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can partner with fashion brands to create licensed products that combine elements from different genres.
- **Music:** Musicians and lyricists can collaborate with fashion brands to create clothing items that feature clever and playful wordplay.

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