# Wedding Treats for Geeks Pacman Cupcakes Will Unite You in Nerdalicious Matrimony By Cowbag | Published 2009-03-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-geeky-wedding-cake-pac-man-cupcakes-update References: [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/hello_naomi/3358286256/in/set-72157615264711425/) This cluster of Pacman cupcakes actually works brilliantly as a wedding cake for a couple proud of their geekiness. The Pacman wedding cake from Hello Naomi's. She is already famous online for her original Pacman cupcakes, but these are like a beta version of those. What a great wedding present and what a great idea. No slicing required. The beauty is in the detail - make sure you check out the fruit. **Implications** - I'm also extremely impressed with the cupcake's use of light blue fondant to emulate that iconic glow that emanated from [Pacman cabinets found in arcades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-x-pacman) all across America. Long live the Pacman craze! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Geeky Wedding Trends:** The rise of geek culture has fueled a trend toward alternative themed weddings, creating an opportunity for wedding planners and vendors to cater to this niche market through innovative products and services. - **Nostalgia-inspired Treats:** The trend toward nostalgia-inspired treats, such as Pacman cupcakes, highlights a growing consumer desire for unique and playful food experiences that offer a sense of childhood nostalgia, creating an opportunity for bakeries and confectionery companies to differentiate themselves in the market. - **Custom Confectionery:** The demand for custom and personalized confectionery, such as Pacman-themed wedding cakes and cupcakes, presents an opportunity for bakeries and confectionery companies to offer bespoke services and tap into the growing trend toward personalized and unique wedding experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wedding Planning and Services:** The rise of alternative themed weddings, such as geeky weddings, presents an opportunity for wedding planners and vendors to offer innovative products and services that cater to this niche market. - **Bakeries and Confectionery:** The trend toward nostalgia-inspired treats and custom confectionery presents an opportunity for bakeries and confectionery companies to differentiate themselves and tap into the growing trend toward personalized and unique food experiences. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** The popularity of Pacman-themed cupcakes and wedding cakes highlights the potential for merchandise and product licensing opportunities for pop culture brands and franchises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Gamer Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-pacman-collection.md) - [Wedding Pizza Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-hut-6.md) - [Game-Themed Cake Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/among-us-impostor-cake.md) - [Gamified Cookie Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-pacman.md) - [Robotic Wedding Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robocake.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md) - [Video Game Crochet Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woobles-pacman-crochet-kit.md) - [Lobster Roll Wedding Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-roll-wedding-cakes.md) - [Supersized Celebration Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbs-colossal-cupcake.md)