# Emotional Band-Aids The WTF Bandages Let You Share Your Thoughts Even When You're Hurt By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-07-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wtf-bandages References: [urbanoutfitters](http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=18158535&parentid=A_NEWARRIVALS&sortProperties=) Speaking your thoughts gets easier with the WTF Bandages. These healing first-aid pieces feature expressions like “OMFG,” “LMFAO” and “WTF.” When you have a cut on your hand and are in a crummy mood, these WTF Bandages will speak for you while easing your pain, ensuring your wound stays infection-free. Whether these WTF Bandages are something you'd be interested in is debatable, but there's no doubting that these [cute healers are super fun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishmallows-blemish-patches). **Implications** - **Only write extensions in the extension feed The funny bandages come in [bright colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starface-play-pack-collection) so that everyone around you is sure to notice them. You will surely have people asking about your [unique fashion-statement band-aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandaid-brand). The WTF Bandages are perfect for people who would rather match their band-aids to their outfits instead of their skin color. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Expressive Bandages:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the bandage industry by creating bandages that display a range of emotions and messages. - **Personalized Healing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop customized bandages that reflect the wearer's personality or interests. - **Fashionable First-aid:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by creating trendy and stylish bandages that can be coordinated with outfits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** Opportunity for innovation in the healthcare industry by redesigning bandages to provide emotional support and boost wearer's mood. - **Consumer Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for consumer goods companies to create unique and expressive bandages that appeal to a wide range of consumers. - **Fashion:** Opportunity in the fashion industry to collaborate with bandage manufacturers to design fashionable and eye-catching bandages as accessories or statement pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Bandage Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-met-x-bandaid.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) - [Durable Water-Friendly Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-clear-adhesive-bandages.md) - [Waterproof Color-Changing Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drysee-bandages.md) - [Aloe-Infused Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloe-vera-infused-bandages.md) - [Connected Monitoring Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-bandage.md) - [Soothing Hydrogel Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogel-patch.md) - [Playing Card Blemish Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeumont-blemish-patches.md)