Pop culture often informs consumer buying behavior and the August 2021 pop culture trends highlight emerging trends that are influencing consumer preferences. These trends affect various industries including fashion, cosmetics, gaming, electronics, and more.
One surprising example from the August 2021 pop culture trends is an influencer-created burger experience called MrBeast Burger. Appealing to fans of the influencer, the chain was launched by Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, "a popular Youtuber that specializes in gaming and entertainment videos." The chain features a variety of burgers, french fries, desserts, and canned beverages. These can be purchase through an online portal or via the MrBeast Burger mobile app. For those looking for convenience, all orders can be delivered right to their door.
Top 60 Pop Culture Trends in August
From Cartoon Princess Dresses to Minty Space-Bound Vessels:
Grace Mahas — Aug 28, 2021 — Pop Culture
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Baby Boomer-Targeted CBD Prerolls
Dad Grass is Cannabis Option with Intergenerational Appeal
59
Edible Art Exhibitions
The Latest Addition to 'Social Works' is a Fully Functioning Urban Farm
58
Portable Powerful Sci-Fi Speakers
Gravastar's Venus Speaker is an Excellent On-the-Go Companion
57
Affordable Rapper-Designed Streetwear
A$AP Rocky and Pacsun Collaborate on New Merchandise
56
Character-Themed Smartwatches
The TAG Heuer Connected x Super Mario Limited Edition is Stylish
55
Phygital Animation Festivals
Pixar Fest Has Interactive Activities, AR Check-Ins & Online Games
54
Tree-Free Beauty Packaging
The Honest Company's Daily Defense Collection is Sustainably Packaged
53
Virtual Production Studios
Samsung is Building a First-of-Its-Kind Studio for the Future of Video
52
Sand Timer Happy Hour Glasses
Blue Moon Debuts a Happy Hourglass for the "Pandemic-Era Happy Hour"
51
Scandinavian-Inspired Swimsuits
Djerf Avenue's New Swimwear Line is Designed for All Shapes
50
Cartoon Princess Dress Collections
The Disney Princess Dress Collection is Available at Hot Topic
49
Versatile Everyday Shoes
Dr. Martens and JJJJound Recently Debuted a Sleek Shoe Collaboration
48
E-Commerce Fashion Shows
Making the Cut is Amazon's First Reality TV Show & Looks are Sold Online
47
Vibrant Hand-Crafted Skateboards
Angry Orchard & Bryte Skateboards Debut a Dynamic New Collection
46
Influencer-Created Burger Experiences
MrBeast Debuted a Viral Restaurant Dubbed MrBeast Burger
45
Digital Droid Pets
The R2-D2 Tamagotchi is a Pocket-Sized Sci-Fi Companion
44
Limited-Edition Horned Speakers
Gravastar Launches a Special Edition Mars Speaker—the Aurochs
43
Sea-Inspired Dessert Creations
Sugar Bowl Bakery's Sea-Themed Recipes are Aesthetically Pleasing
42
Anime-Themed Timepieces
The Seiko Pokémon Collection Includes Three Styles to Choose From
41
Collector's Edition Cartoon Timepieces
The Space Jam Tourbillon Watch is Expertly Crafted
40
Detailed Sci-Fi Toy Kits
The LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunship is 3,292 Pieces
39
Cartoon-Inspired Rainwear
Hunter Brand Has Partnered with Cartoon Peppa Pig in New Collaboration
38
Video Game Character-Themed Streetwear
Stray Rats Presents the Sonic the Hedgehog Collection
37
Wizardly Forest Experiences
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is Arriving This Fall
36
Equal Hotdog Bun Packs
The Heinz Hot Dog Pact Demands Equal Bun and Hotdog Ratios
35
Intimate Immersive Art Exhibits
Frida Kahlo's Artworks Take Extraordinary Scale
34
Behind-the-Scenes Digital Wine Campaigns
[ yellow tail ] & Sarah Michelle Gellar Debut PURE BRIGHT
33
Disney Princess Phone Cases
The New Disney x Casetify Princess Collection is a Little Magical
32
Unreleased Rockstar Photography
Rare Photos of Bowie Presented in New Masayoshi Sukita Exhibition
31
Heist Film-Themed Capsules
The New Lupin Collection Celebrates Netflix's Hit TV Series
30
70s-Inspired Slide Shoes
The Recently Released adidas Slides are Inspired by the Iconic Stan Smith
29
Horse Racing-Inspired NFT Collections
ZED RUN and Stella Artois! Celebrate the UK's Horse Season
28
Sci-Fi Dinosaur Franchise Sneakers
The Reebok x Jurassic Park Collection is Nostalgia-Focused
27
Macabre Halloween Snacks
These Kellogg Cereals & Snacks Take Inspiration from The Addams Family 2
26
Anime Anniversary Clothing Collections
The Hot Topic Spirited Away Collection Celebrates the Film
25
Breakup Exchange Services
Postdates is a Service That Handles Post-Breakup Item Exchanges
24
Minty Space-Bound Vessels
Tic Tac is Launching a Real Tic Tac UFO Into Space
23
Chromatic Summer Sneakers
The Trippy Summer Pack from New Balance & Jaden Smith Shares Fun Shades
22
Cinematic Comic Cosmetics
Smashbox x The Suicide Squad Makeup References Comic Book Characters
21
Anime-Inspired Red Wines
Kurand Brings Attack on Titan's Marleyan Red Wine to Reality
20
Cartoon-Themed Gaming Controllers
Space Jam: A New Legacy Xbox Wireless Controllers are Limited
19
Vintage Video Game Magazines
The 'Mystery Box' Offers Access to Vintage Magazine Subscriptions
18
Sci-Fi-Themed Candy Ranges
These Star Wars Candy Products from CandyRific Come in Several Options
17
Digital Islander Board Games
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Monopoly Brings the Title to the Table
16
Anime-Themed Ice Trays
AMNUBUS Celebrates Demon Slayer with the Latest Playful Drop
15
Animated Sports Film Sneakers
The Nike LeBron 8 Space Jam Basketball Shoes are Tune Squad-Approved
14
Celeb-Backed Mens Fragrances
Prada Announces Jack Gyllenhaal Will Be Frontman for New Cologne
13
Fast Food Anime Commercials
Taco Bell's Fry Force is an Animated Ad Devoted to Nacho Fries
12
Rapper-Led Makeup Collaborations
Megan Thee Stallion x Revlon Palette Just Debuted on StockX
11
Playful Game-Inspired Luxury Watches
The Astronomia Monopoly References the Classic Board Game
10
AI-Generated Short Films
Campari's Red Diaries Project Explores the Future of Cinema
9
Movie-Paired Wine Clubs
The Hallmark Channel Wine Club Treats Members to DVDs, Ornaments & More
8
Social Media-Focused Films
The New A24's 'Zola' Movie is Based On a Legendary Twitterstorm
7
Minty Hydration Mists
KORA Organics' Facial Mist Refreshes with Microalgae, Sea Water & Aloe
6
Celebrity-Curated TV Series
Google TV's Watch With Me Shares Watchlists from Celebrities
5
Rapper-Cast Ice Tea Commercials
Lipton Enlists T-pain as 'Cousin T' in a New Sitcom-Inspired Ad
4
Seltzer-Opening Hacks
Hornitos Tequila Seltzer Teamed Up with Celebrity Nail Artist Chaun Legend
3
Customizable Zombie Games
The Walkind Dead Experience on The Sandbox Challenges Players to Survive
2
Golf Athlete Mini-Series
The Series 'A Round with Tiger: Celebrity Playing Lessons' is Now Live
1
Horror Series Halloween Mazes
Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights will Have a Haunting Maze
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Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
PepsiCo will Host a 'DRIPS by Pepsi' Pop-Up in New York
High-Profile Brand Launch Events
NO CAP! Soda Pop is Launching with Marshmello on August 4th
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Fashion Doll Sodas
The Olipop x Barbie Peaches & Cream Soda Boasts Maximalist Flavor
Gourmet Burgers-Inspired Slime Kits
Trill Burgers Collaborates with Sloomoo Institute
Car Culture-Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Ford Line Emphasizes American Heritage
Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines
The Forever 21 x Disney Capsule is Highly Anticipated
Cartoon-Inspired Frozen Treats
Popsicle Introduces SpongeBob SquarePants Pops in Stores Nationwide
Festival-Ready Fashion Rentals
The Festival Closet by IHG x Pickle Lets Guests Rent Looks for Free
Beach Nostalgia Capsules
Duvin Design & Pabst Blue Ribbon Present 'Relax with Pabst' Capsule
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Seltzer-Inspired Fashion Collections
1987label and Truly Hard Seltzer Have Joined Forces
Soda-Branded Sweatsuit Merch Lines
poppi Launched a Stunningly Playful & Stylish Sweatsuit Line
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Nostalgic Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Introduces the Exciting Pokémon Collection
Refreshing Streetwear Collabs
Lipton Iced Tea x Cruel Pancake Dropped 90s-Inspired Summer Styles
AR Restaurant Packaging
White Castle Launches a New Augmented Borderland Experience
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Pink-Themed Summer Pop-Ups
The LANEIGE Bounce Around the City Pop-Up Launches in Five U.S. Cities
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
Frozen Candy-Inspired Ice Pops
Mega Push Pop Ice is Headed to Convenience Stores in the UK
Sauce-Inspired QSR Capsules
Wendy's x Lonely Ghost Unveil a Limited Edition Merchandise Collection
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Stylish Earbud Colorways
Beats Debuts the Studio Buds+ in Pink and Silver Metallic
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Pop Culture-Inspired Beverage Campaigns
Accelerator Active Energy Partners with Travis Kelce
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Cartoon Eating Challenges
A Custom Hot Ones Episode Features Donald Duck as a Guest
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
Star-Supported Animated Character Campaigns
Hello Kitty and Bruno Mars Commemorate an Anniversary
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Burger-Inspired Tracksuits
The Juicier Collection by Juicy Couture Celebrates Red Robin Burgers
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
Mutating YouTuber Toys
Moose Toys Collaborated with MrBeast on MrBeast Lab Figures
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Snack-Stashing Pullovers
The Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers Pullover Features Practical Pockets
Toy-Themed Jelly Beans
Jelly Belly and Mattel Partnered on Two Toy-Inspired Products
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Bakery Brand Beauty Products
Sprinkles Cupcakes Beauty Products Will Arrive in 2025
Sensory Surprise Dolls
Barbie Pop Reveal Shares Scented Dolls and Squishy Friends
Smoothie-Inspired Denim
Icon Denim's Smoothie Capsule Collection Mixes Lilac & Cream
Exclusive Social Shopping Snacks
Like Air is Launching Limited-Time Flavors on TikTok Shop
Luxe Brown Beauty Collabs
An IPSY x Pantone Collaboration is Dropping in 2025
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Period-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Nadya Okamoto Partnered with Chnge on an Exclusive Apparel Line
Vodka-Branded Festival Series
Absolut® Presents Mixing It Up: Cosmos & Culture at Coachella 2024
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Candy-Flavored QSR Beverages
Burger King Celebrates Spring with a New Frozen Cotton Candy Beverage
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Seasonal Anime Cafe Menus
The Latest Pronto Pokémon Menu Items Have Beach and Mountain Themes
Nostalgic Snack Ranges
Munchies Returns to Canada After a 20-Year Hiatus
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Creator-Endorsed Fruit Snacks
BloxSnacks is Using YouTuber Partnerships to Appeal to Gen Alpha
Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns
MoonPie's Alien Acquisition Shares Ads for Extraterrestrials
British Culture-Honoring Luxe Fashion
The Burberry Summer 2024 Range is Unveiled During LFW
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
Multi-Sensory Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Extremes Start Off Sour or Spicy and Transition to Sweet
Culturally Inspired Canned Cocktails
Phreshly Targets Consumers Who are Tired of Hard Seltzers
Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
Candy-Topped Vanilla Shakes
MOOYAH is Serving a Sweet New Summer Candy Crush Shake
Socialite-Inspired Toy Dolls
Bratz Adds New Red Carpet Styles to its Kylie Jenner Collection
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion
Av Vattev Designs the superculture Collection for FW24
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Consumer-Driven QSR Burger Contests
The Burger King Million Dollar Whopper Contest is On Now
Refreshingly Sweet Frozen Beverages
Burger King Unveiled its New Frozen Pink Lemonade
Toaster Pastry Costumes
Pop-Tarts' Mascot Costume Turns Fans into the Brand Mascot for Halloween
Spicy Ghost Pepper Burgers
Carl's Jr. is Promoting the Limited-Time The Ghost Burger with Stories
Outerwear-Centric Fall Fashion
Bene Culture Presents its Latest Collection for the Season
Cartoon-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
BoxLunch Launches an Avatar-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
Cheese Puff-Topped Burgers
Crystal Cove Shake Shack Just Added a New Hot Cheetos Burger for Summer
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Cotton Candy Cold Foams
Burger King Has Just Dropped a New Frozen Cotton Candy Cloud Drink
Glamorized Drinkware Collections
The Barbie x Stanley Collaboration Features Eight Unique Tumblers
Film-Themed AR Designs
White Castle Celebrates the 'Borderlands' Film with Unique Packaging
Juicy Retro-Inspired Burgers
McDonald's France Features the 1955 Burger for a Limited Time
Playful Intergalactic Graphic Streetwear
Lorenz Presents its New Graphic Capsule for FW23
Anime-Collaborative QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Joins Kiki's Delivery Service on New Burgers
Cult-Favorite Game-Themed Pizza Menus
Boston Pizza & Nintendo Debut a Mushroom Kingdom-Themed Menu
Vegan Beauty Pop-Ups
Kosmo will Debut its Collection of Velvety Lipstick Balms
Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls
Malibu Mac and Cheese Blends Champagne with Three Cheeses
Influencer-Crafted Smash Burgers
The PINCHO Smash Burger by Mr.Eats305 is a Collaborative Creation
Seasonal Bundt Cakes
Nothing Bundt Cakes Unveiled its Tastes of Autumn Collection
Nostalgic Lip Balm Collections
Camp Burt Introduces its '84 Summer Merch Collection
Vegas Restaurant Initiatives
Pepsi Dig In Debuts New Exclusive Dishes from Black-Owned Restaurants
Nostalgic Spring-Ready Fashion Capsules
Filling Pieces Unveils its Gelato Games Capsule for SS24
Burger-Inspired Back-To-School Campaigns
Trill Burgers & LRG Clothing Debut a Line of Activations
Spicy Pepper QSR Foods
These Burger King Ghost Pepper Menu Items Pack the Heat
Oktoberfest-Inspired Beef Burgers
Burgerville is Serving Up a Oktoberfest Cheeseburger This Fall
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Toaster Pastry Mascots
Pop-Tarts Debuted Three New Edible Mascots for the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl
Pickleball-Themed Cosmetics Pop-Ups
MAC Hosted a Glow Play Summer Activation in Toronto
Metallic Earbud-Inspired Nail Polishes
Beats Joins Olive & June on New Nail Polish Colors
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Autumnal Burger Restaurant Menus
The Burgerville Fall Menu Puts Seasonal Flavors in the Spotlight
QSR Movie Merch Collections
Arby’s x GOOD BURGER 2 Merch Celebrates the Upcoming Movie
20s-Inspired American Sportswear Collections
Thom Browne Debuts a High Summer Capsule Collection
Movie-Inspired Halloween Menus
Burger King Unveils the Haunting Addams Family-Inspired Menu
Streetwear-Powered Burger Partnerships
Trill Burgers Joins Forces with Carrots by Anwar Carrots
First-Taste Burger Boxes
McSpicy x Frank's RedHot Released "the Hottest Drop"
Seasonal Peach Dessert Menus
Burgerville is Rolling Out a New Spiced Peach Sundae This September
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Mythical Creature Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Unicorn Wonder Was Created with Anna Cathcart
Fall-Themed Burger Menus
Wayback Burgers Has Launched a New Fall Menu with Three Exclusive Items
Revived Decade-Themed QSR Menus
This New Taco Bell Menu Has Five Nostalgic Offerings
Comprehensive Summer Lifestyle Capsules
Jakks Pacific is Unveiling a New Lifestyle Collection
Consumer-Driven QSR Menu Offerings
This Burger King Vote Encourages Fans to Have Their Say
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Seasonal Street Food-Inspired Menus
Taco Cabana Street Food Fest Features Ample Food and Drink
Frighteningly Festive Candy Products
These New Bazooka Candy Brands Halloween Products are Tasty
Restaurant-Inspired Smash Burgers
The SMASHED BUBBA Burger is Easy to Prepare at Home
Summery Private Label Foods
Publix Summer Specials are Arriving to Help Consumers Celebrate
branded Cheeseburger-celebrating initiatives
Wayback Burgers celebrated National Cheeseburger Day
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Luxurious Spring-Ready Streetwear
AMBUSH Presents a Look at its New Collection for SS24
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Streetstyle Flavor Campaigns
Old El Paso's Turn It Up Entices Gen Z to Try Its Street Vibes Range
Rotating Summer Cake Menus
Nothing Bundt Cakes Has a New Taste of Summer Collection
Vibrant Celebrity Icon Collections
The 'Bedsure x Iconic Collection' Pays Homage to Marilyn Monroe
Griddled Food Fairs
The 2023 Iowa State Fair's Introduces 64 New Foods
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Video Game Merchandise Events
The King of Games Tokyo Pop-Up Store is Nintendo Approved
Streaming Music Pack Promotions
Rustlers Debuts a New Boost Your Burger Initiative with Spotify
Parent-Rewarding Burger Promotions
This Wayback Burgers Promotion Rewards September Baby Parents
QSR Crime Podcasts
Wendy's Created a True Crime Podcast Called The Burger Files
Fall-Themed Burger Menus
These New Wayback Burgers Menu Items Come in Three Options
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Crispy Summertime Tacos
The Torchy's Taco Baja Fish Taco Has Arrived for Late Summer