# Funny Dark-Side Tees Show Your Inner Geek With the 'Wash Your Dark-Sides T-Shirt' By Annie Ho | Published 2010-08-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wash-your-dark-sides-t-shirt References: [foolishgadgets](http://foolishgadgets.com/201008/how-to-wash-your-dark-sides-t-shirts/) & [wired](http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2010/08/remember-to-separate-your-darks-and-lights-jedi-that-is/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) The 'Wash Your Dark-Sides T-Shirt' will help you remember to wash your [dark-colored clothes separately](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vamoosh-wash-dye) from your light-colored pieces. The tee simply states "Wash Your Dark-Sides Separately," with tiny letters below the illustrations saying, "99% Bad, 1% Jedi." The 'Wash Your Dark-Sides T-Shirt' comes in XS-3XL so it can fit anyone who wants to spread this [geeky message](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing). Check out the featured gallery to see the cute [graphic tee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule) up close. **Implications** - Products that are designed specifically to represent one group or type of consumers in a positive or humorous light will see favorable results in today's society. Consumers will flock to those products that are reflective of their unique individuality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nerdy Graphic Tees:** Companies can create funny, visually appealing t-shirts with niche references to attract the attention of specific consumer groups. - **Sustainable Laundry Practices:** Innovative advertisment methods, like the 'Wash Your Dark-Sides T-Shirt,' can be used to promote better laundry habits and eco-friendly practices. - **Humor in Marketing:** Incorporating witty phrases or jokes into product design can differentiate brands and appeal to younger, humor-loving consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Apparel:** Companies can use this trend to create niche graphic tees for different subcultures or fandoms to establish brand loyalty. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Incorporating sustainable practices and messaging into product design can differentiate brands and appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Advertising:** Innovative promotional material, like clever graphic tees, can be used to draw in consumers attention and solidify brand identity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Bath Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-bath-soap.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Lens-Cleaning Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microfiber-collection.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx.md) - [Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection.md) - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-oreo-cookies.md)