# Self-Explanatory Band-Aids These 'What Happened' Bandages Will Keep Accidents Hush Hush By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-05-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-happened-bandages References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2012/05/what-happened-bandages/) & [urbanoutfitters](http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=18158535w&cm_mmc=Performics-_-Affiliates-_-Skimlinks-_-Urban) For those who wake up from a long night out with mysterious traumas, slap on a couple of 'What Happened' bandages to keep peers from asking the age old question. Whether you are feeling badass about winning a shark fight or seeking a little sympathy for losing a Gaga dance-off, these sticky coverings have got your back. The latex bandages come in 25 vibrant hues with a bold typeface explaining your chosen cause of injury. As the box states, these first-aid must-haves can help spark conversation wherever you go. So, if there is a fine lady or a handsome gent you've been eyeing up, get yourself prepared with one of these fine adhesives. Avoid awkward morning-after talks and embarrassing bruised knee stories with these 'What Happened' bandages. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Personalized Bandages:** Creating bandages with personalized labels that allow customers to express themselves in fun and unique ways. - **Discreet First Aid:** Developing products that allow customers to cover up injuries while still maintaining discretion. - **Conversation Starters:** Creating products that serve as interesting conversation starters for customers in social situations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** Creating personalized bandages for patients and developing discreet first aid products. - **Fashion:** Integrating fashionable designs into next-generation personal health accessories. - **Retail:** Retailers stocking unique conversation starters for consumers to express themselves in quirky ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Bandage Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-met-x-bandaid.md) - [Durable Water-Friendly Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-clear-adhesive-bandages.md) - [Child-Focused First-Aid Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welly-products.md) - [Ultra-Gentle Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-bandages.md) - [Waterproof Color-Changing Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drysee-bandages.md) - [Playing Card Blemish Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeumont-blemish-patches.md) - [Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zitsticka-x-jonboy.md) - [Aloe-Infused Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloe-vera-infused-bandages.md) - [Exclusive Anniversary-Honoring Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandaid-brand.md)