# Peculiar Relationship Penance Cheating William Taylor Forced to Wear Sign By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-taylor References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/endswell/i-cheated-this-is-my-punishment-3f2) When William Taylor cheated, his partner did not let him off easily. Based on the expression on his face, he is not showing off. Spotted on the busy Tyson’s Corner in Centerville, Virginia, William Taylor wore this sign presumably in the hopes of getting back the person that he cheated on. We’ve all heard stories of [rogue judges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scenic-suv) doling out this type of penance, but [jilted lovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakup-shrine)? What do you think about William Taylor's peculiar punishment? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Public Shaming:** The trend of publicly shaming individuals as a form of punishment or retribution for their actions. - **Unconventional Penalties:** The trend of imposing unique and unconventional penalties as a means of addressing wrongdoing. - **Relationship Transparency:** The trend of promoting honesty and transparency in relationships through unconventional methods of reconciliation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Relationship Counseling:** The industry of providing counseling and guidance to couples facing challenges in their relationships, including unconventional situations like public shaming. - **Legal Services:** The industry of providing legal advice and representation to individuals involved in unconventional legal situations, such as jilted lovers seeking unique forms of punishment. - **Psychological Rehabilitation:** The industry of providing support and therapy to individuals who have experienced relationship challenges and may benefit from unique and unconventional methods of reconciliation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheesestring Trading Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesestring-trading-ad.md) - [Viral Criminal Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him.md) - [Cheeky Jewelry Valentine's Day Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prya.md) - [Valentine's Jewelry Exchanges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jcpenney-exchange.md) - [Breakup-Celebrating Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myex.md) - [Vengeful Toilet Paper Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flush-your-ex.md) - [Humorous Losers-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/league-losers.md) - [Pizza-Themed Fantasy Football Punishments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasy-football-punishment.md) - [Flirty Food Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccain-fries-and-heinz-ketchup.md)