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# Retrofied Zombie TV Intros
The Popular Walking Dead Series Gets a Retro 90s Facelift

By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-03-11 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-stylized-tv
References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/the-walking-dead-breaking-bad-intros-as-1995-tv-dramas/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C6tE4Mblks&feature=youtu.be)

Retro elements are making a comeback in various mediums from retro [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-instagram-gadget) photo shoots to grandpa-inspired ensembles, and now we're even starting to see vintage-inspired TV intros. In this particular case, [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-maximalism) member goestoeleven puts a retro spin on the popular TV show called The Walking Dead, which is bound to attract anyone who's a fan of 90s genre television. The purpose of putting a retro spin on these modern day shows is to pay tribute to “terrible television intros,” says the YouTube member.

The growing insurgence of retro videos and nostalgic songs is something a lot of people are very much hooked on. People seem to love reminiscing and constructing something that will illicit something from their past. Whatever a person's reasoning for delving into old photos or dressing-up like someone’s grandpa, it sure is something people will take notice of.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 33% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Retro TV Intros:** Creating retro versions of modern TV intros to appeal to nostalgia-seeking audiences.
- **Nostalgic Content Creation:** Using nostalgic elements in content creation to attract audiences seeking a connection to their past.
- **90s Revival:** Bringing back elements of 90s style and design in various media formats for a fresh take on nostalgia.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Television:** Television networks can incorporate retro elements in their shows' intros to attract nostalgia-seeking audiences.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising companies can utilize nostalgic elements in their campaigns to connect with audiences who seek a connection to their past.
- **Fashion and Design:** Fashion and design industries can incorporate elements of 90s style and design in new lines and products for a nostalgic, yet fresh aesthetic.

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