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# Nerdtastic Streetwear
The Tradtional Greeting Hoodie Will Make You 'Live Long and Prosper'

By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-09-17 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-greeting-hoodie
References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/traditional-greeting-hoodie-live-long-and-prosper/) & [threadless](http://www.threadless.com/product/2464/Traditional_Greeting#zoom)

For all you nerdy 'Star Trek' lovers out there and anyone who lives by the mantra "live long and prosper," get pumped because Threadless [Nude No More Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee) now offers a ['Star Trek'-inspired hoodie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magellan-automatic-star-trek-warp-speed) called the 'Traditional Greeting Hoodie.' This nerdilicious item sporting the "Live long and prosper" sign is bound to generate lots of attention and some fun giggles along the way.

Also available for purchase is a hoodie with the [traditional "wave" greeting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimono-hoodie). Both 'Traditional Greeting Hoodies' are available in black.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.1/10
- Popularity: 66% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Nerd-inspired Apparel:** Opportunity for companies to expand beyond traditional fashion and tap into the market of niche subcultures.
- **Pop Culture References in Clothing:** Designing clothing with recognizable pop culture references can attract a loyal audience of fans who appreciate unique and bold styles.
- **Humorous and Witty Clothing:** There is a growing demand for clothing that incorporates humor and wit into its design, providing an opportunity to tap into a market that values self-expression and humor as a means of connecting with others.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to cater to niche markets of pop culture enthusiasts.
- **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to leverage their intellectual property and characters to expand into the fashion industry.
- **Tech:** Opportunity for tech companies to create apparel with innovative technology incorporated, tapping into niche subcultures that value both fashion and tech innovations.

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