Popular culture often dictates consumer buying habits and the July 2021 pop culture list underscores the latest innovation in this space.
Fast-food chain Wendy's is tapping fans of the cartoon show 'Rick and Morty' with the launch of themed beverages. The new launch is part of the brand's partnership with Adult Swim and includes various flavors such as the Mello Yello Portal Time Lemon Lime and BerryJerryboree.
Another brand, in a far different industry, is also tapping the entertainment industry. Booking.com recently debuted the 'Friends Experience' for fans of the iconic 90s sitcom show. The overnight experience is a complete recreation of the set of Friends and includes a late-night game of Phoebe’s Cab Escape Room, a themed scavenger hunt, and breakfast at 'Central Perk.'
Top 50 Pop Culture Trends in July
From Realistic Tattoo Filters to Cartoon-Themed Soda Flavors:
Grace Mahas — Jul 17, 2021 — Pop Culture
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Sci-Fi Themed Tropical Shirts
Columbia's Outer Rim Collection Taps Star Wars for Custom PFG Shirts
49
Engaging Social Media Games
'Battle of the Influencers' Makes Social Media Social Again
48
Sci-Fi Villain Workstations
The Regal Robot Darth Vader Meditation Chamber Desk is Darkly Designed
47
Playful Pink-Accented Coffee Lines
The Nespresso x Chiara Ferragni Collection is Limited Edition
46
Personalized Smart Skincare
KNOW Beauty Delivers Skincare Solutions with an At-Home DNA Test Kit
45
Hyper-Realistic Tattoo Filters
Jerferson Araujo's Tattoo Filter on Instagram is Super Realistic
44
Pride-Honoring Athletic Collections
The Under Armour 2021 Pride Capsule is Designed by Unified
43
Wizard-Themed Retail Experiences
The Harry Potter New York Store Offers Exclusive VR Adventures
42
Prideful Footwear Campaigns
UGG and Lil Nas X Launched a Colorful Pride Campagin
41
Marine Waste Sunglasses
M.I.A & Parley for the Oceans Collaborated on a Clean Waves Range
40
Anime Studio-Themed Timepieces
Seiko's Presage Watch Gets a Playful and Eccentric Design Update
39
Sci-Fi-Inspired Coffee Makers
The Conceptual 'Elemental' Coffee Machine is Futuristically Designed
38
Holistic Lavender Farm Memberships
Terre Bleu Launches the 'Beyond the Yellow Door' Membership
37
Anime-Themed Graphic Centric Apparel
The Hundreds Launches the One Piece Collection
36
Soccer-Themed Charitable Beer Mats
Proceeds From the Weird Euros Beer Mats are Donated to Charity
35
Rapper-Backed Entrepreneurial Platforms
Diddy Launches SHOP CIRCULATE for Black-Owned Businesses
34
Artistic Musician Makeup Sets
Haus Laboratories' BAD KID VAULT Recreates Iconic Lady Gaga Looks
33
Nostalgic Console Character Sets
The New LEGO Super Mario Sets Feature Classic N64 Characters
32
Exclusive Musician-Branded CBD Drinks
VYBES Worked with Blackbear for the Blackbear Hibiscus
31
Sitcom-Themed Sweater Patterns
Schitt's Creek and Lion Brand Created David Rose Sweater Patterns
30
Vegan Latinx Beauty Brands
Treslúce Beauty by Becky G Celebrates the Latinx Community
29
Designer Celebrity Clothing Collabs
Yeezy Gap Cloud Jacket Has a Contemporary Amorphous Look
28
Exclusive Alien-Themed Seltzers
The Alien-Themed Bud Light Seltzers Come in Four Flavors
27
Multi-Tone Footwear Collabs
The Diplo X Crocs Collab Shares Unique, Multi-Tone Styles
26
Footballer-Approved Sunglasses
The Cloos x Brady Sunglasses Collection Has Biodegradable Frames
25
Cartoon-Themed Soda Flavors
The Wendy's Rick and Morty Soda Flavors are Arriving at Locations Now
24
Iconic American Artist Cameras
The Polaroid Now I-Type Instant Camera Keith Haring Edition is Bold
23
YouTuber-Approved Energy Drinks
G FUEL Yuzu Slash was Created with PewDiePie
22
Sci-Fi Sixth Scale Collectibles
The Hunter Collectible Expands Sideshow's Star Wars Collection
21
Rapper-Honoring Hawaiian Shirts
The Notorious B.I.G. is the New WACKO MARIA Collection Highlight
20
News Network NFT Platforms
Vault by CNN Lets Users Own Iconic Moments as NFTs
19
Cartoon Princess-Themed Candles
The Disney Princess X POPSUGAR Candles are Available at Target
18
Retro Gaming Energy Drinks
G FUEL's Tetris Blast Energy Drink Celebrates World Tetris Day
17
AR Auto-Robot Games
Transformers: Heavy Metal Lets Players Team Up with Bumblebee
16
Televised Music Festivals
The Glastonbury Experience 2021 Will Replace the Classic Festival
15
NFT Collectible Marketplaces
The Binance NFT Marketplace is Debuting with Mystery Box Collections
14
Celebratory Centennial Cereal Packaging
The Wheaties Century Box Series is Limited-Edition
13
Skateboarding-Inspired Sandwich Ads
Subway and Tony Hawk Launch the new Drop In To Win Contest
12
Artful Monobrow Glasses
The Stefan Sagmeister x götti Switzerland Glasses Take After Frida Kahlo
11
Film-Inspired Cash Giveaways
Warner Bros. Launched a $96,000 Giveaway in Honor of 'In the Heights'
10
Cinematic Comic-Themed Hair Dyes
The Splat The Suicide Squad Hair Dye Kits Come in Six Colors
9
Creature-Catching Virtual Festivals
Pokémon GO Fest 2021 Has a Music Festival and Special Rewards
8
Horned Villain Cereals
The Limited-Edition Loki Charms Cereal Replaces a Mischievous Mascot
7
Ocean Plastic Fashion Dolls
The Barbie Loves the Ocean Line is made with Eco-Friendly Materials
6
Epic Fantasy Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear Workshop is Launching The Lord of the Rings Bears
5
Collectible Avatar Trios
Migos Created Avatars & Digital Wearables Inspired by Culture III
4
Theatrical Heist Experiences
Money Heist: The Experience Invites Fans to Join the Gang
3
Co-Branded Eye-Catching Sunglasses
Quay Joins Forces with Celebrity Maluma for New collection
2
Doll-Themed Hairstyling Tools
The CHI x Barbie Hairstyling Tools Celebrate Malibu Barbie
1
Wearable Virtual Collectibles
IMVU Created Digital Wearable NFTs Exclusively for Its Avatars
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Cartoon Cat-Themed Drinkware
Starbucks and Hello Kitty Launch a Cartoonish Cup Collection
Sci-Fi Cartoon Cosmetics
The Rick and Morty x SHEGLAM Collab Shares Quirky Makeup
Nostalgic Cartoon-Inspired Beauty Products
Lush Debuts the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collection
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
Fantasy Energy Drink Activations
Monster Energy Ultra Taps Pinky for a New Brand Activation
Vibrant Cartoon-Themed Footwear
The HEYDUDE x SpongeBob Collection Boasts Bikini Bottom Aesthetics
Restaurant Fighting Game Collaborations
McDonald's and Warner Bros are Releasing Multiversus Toys
Fashion Doll Sodas
The Olipop x Barbie Peaches & Cream Soda Boasts Maximalist Flavor
Gourmet Burgers-Inspired Slime Kits
Trill Burgers Collaborates with Sloomoo Institute
Cartoon-Inspired Burger Meals
Wendy's Introduces the Special Krabby Patty Kollab Meal
Multisensory French Fry Pop-Ups
The McCain Happy Frydays Café Shares an Over-the-Top Menu
Cartoon-Inspired Beverage Collaborations
Joyburst Partners with Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2
Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines
The Forever 21 x Disney Capsule is Highly Anticipated
Escapism-Inspired Candy Campaigns
Skittles Works with Creed Bratton on the 'MFFLP the Rainbow'
Cleverly-Disguised Fountain Cups
Pepsi's Latest Campaign Stunt Introduced 'Undercover Cups'
Cartoon-Inspired Frozen Treats
Popsicle Introduces SpongeBob SquarePants Pops in Stores Nationwide
Fast Food-Inspired Nail Kits
The Nails Inc x McDonald’s Collab Plays with Famous Menu Items
Unique TV Series Pop-Ups
Lillet x Emily in Paris Presents the Café de Lillet Experience in NYC
Limited-Edition Cartoon Pop-Ups
Nordstrom NYC Celebrates Hello Kitty's 50th Anniversary
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Iconic Burger-Inspired Doughnuts
Pinkbox Doughnuts is Serving Up a Krabby Patty Doughnut
Seltzer-Inspired Fashion Collections
1987label and Truly Hard Seltzer Have Joined Forces
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
Fruit-Stand-Inspired Vodka Pop-Ups
Kylie Jenner’s Canned Vodka Soda will Host an Event in NYC
Refreshing Streetwear Collabs
Lipton Iced Tea x Cruel Pancake Dropped 90s-Inspired Summer Styles
Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns
McDonald’s Unveils an Anime & Manga Series Called 'WcDonald’s'
Cartoon-Inspired Burger Meals
Wendy's is Releasing a Spongebob Krabby Patty Burger
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
2000s-Inspired Frozen Treats
Dairy Queen and Ashlee Simpson-Ross are Celebrating a Classic Flavor
Sauce-Inspired QSR Capsules
Wendy's x Lonely Ghost Unveil a Limited Edition Merchandise Collection
Popsicle-Inspired Fruit Drinks
New Rocket Pop and Rainbow Sherbet SUNNYD Drinks are Coming
QSR Summer Capsules
The Chick-fil-A Originals Summer Collection is Inspired by Fan-Favorites
Anime Restaurant Meals
McDonald's is Inviting Manga Fans into the Real World of WcDonald's
Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections
These Pinkbox Doughnuts Star Wars Day Treats Arrive This May
Mystery Flavor Milkshakes
f'real's Mystery Flavor is an Indulgent, Nostalgic Treat for Gen Z
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Cartoon-Celebrating Snack Branding
Popchips and The Garfield Movie Partnered for New Branding
Extra-Frosty QSR Dessert Drinks
These New Wendy's Frosty Menu Items are Arriving for Summer
Exclusive Spooky Sodas
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Inspired a Limited-Edition Fanta Flavor
Jelly Sandal Pop-Ups
Melissa will Host a Vibrant 'Melissa Frizzante' Event in Paris
Nautical-Themed Cartoon Cafes
The SpongeBob Squarepants Cafe Features a Whimsical Menu
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Cartoon Eating Challenges
A Custom Hot Ones Episode Features Donald Duck as a Guest
Nostalgic Sitcom Donuts
Krispy Kreme's Friends Donuts Capture Iconic Sayings and Moments
Comedy-Inspired Ice Creams
Baskin-Robbins Just Added a New If Movie Menu for Spring
Cartoon Burger-Inspired Donuts
The Krabby Patty Kollab is a Sweet Take on the Iconic Krabby Patty
Mini Pizza Pop-Up Venues
Pizza Hut Opens a Tiny Pizza Pop-Up for its Personal Pan Pizza
Witchy Musical Juice Refreshments
The Robinsons Wicked Drinks Come with an On-Pack Promotion
Virtual Pet Pizza Promotions
The Pizza Hut x Tamagotchi Collaboration Features a Pink Dough Pizza
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Animated Fish Cafes
The Hangyodon Theme Cafe in Japan will Present Summer Offerings
Toy-Themed Jelly Beans
Jelly Belly and Mattel Partnered on Two Toy-Inspired Products
Celeb-Endorsed Charity Ice Creams
Katy Perry & McConnell's Fine Ice Creams Launch Benefit Flavor
Sitcom Smartphone Accessories
The FRIENDS x CASETiFY Collection Marks the Show's 30th Anniversary
Beaded Ice Cream Cups
Mini Melts' New Look Highlights Fun Frozen Novelties
Action Film Retailer Snacks
These New Circle K Products Celebrate Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Jazz Club Dining Pop-Ups
The Pollo Lounge by Chain Shared an Evening of Elevated Bites & Music
Exclusive Social Shopping Snacks
Like Air is Launching Limited-Time Flavors on TikTok Shop
Hydration-Branded Ice Cream Trucks
Liquid I.VV.® Debuts Its Ice Cream Truck Tour
Candy-Inspired Craft Sodas
Wild Bill's Ring Pop Sodas Come in Two Limited-Edition Flavors
Cozy Cartoon-Themed Collaborations
Pleasing Launches a Whimsical Collaboration Inspired by Disney
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
Seasonal Anime Cafe Menus
The Latest Pronto Pokémon Menu Items Have Beach and Mountain Themes
Co-Branded Cartoon Beverages
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Debuts its Second Collaboration with tokidoki
Nostalgic Snack Ranges
Munchies Returns to Canada After a 20-Year Hiatus
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
Retro QSR Menus
The Taco Bell Decades Menu Revisits Favorites from Past Decades
Co-Branded Character Beverages
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and tokidoki Created Exclusive Drinks
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Frozen Cartoon QSR Drinks
The Wendy's Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty Marks 25 Years of SpongeBob
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
Sweet Octopus-Inspired Sundaes
Friendly’s New Conehead Sundaes Lineup Includes Ollie the Octopus
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Sitcom-Inspired Meal Sets
McDonald's Friends Box Honors the Iconic Sitcom Show
Discerning Drinker Pop-Ups
Fentimans' Pop-Up Inspires People to Choose More Interesting Beverages
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
Margarita-Celebrating Snapback Hats
Mexican Sugar is Selling Margarita Merch on February 22
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Halloween-Honoring QSR Meals
Wendy's Boo Bag is for Kids and Adults this Halloween
Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Candy-Topped Vanilla Shakes
MOOYAH is Serving a Sweet New Summer Candy Crush Shake
Insider Ice Cream Floats
Johnny Rockets is Now Officially Offering a PEPSI Float
Real-Life Cartoon Burgers
Serious Eats is Launching Its Own Version of the Krabby Patty Burger
Spooky Kidult Meals
Wendy's Limited-Edition Boo! Bag Meal Contains a Collectible Frosty Figure
Surprise Candy Challenges
The Krabby Patties Secret Menu Challenge is Full of Mystery Flavors
Popsicle-Inspired Ice Creams
Market District is Adding New Rockin’ Pop Ice and Soda This Summer
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Pop Culture Bars
Basic is Building a Sports Bar for Pop Culture Fans
Expanded Candy-Inspired Soda Flavors
Wild Bill's Olde Fashioned Soda Co. Expands Its Ring Pop Soda
Movie-Themed Fast-Food Campaigns
White Castle Commemorates 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle'
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts New Ad Campaign is Called Dunkin'Terns
Streaming Service Installations
Hulu Returns to Comic-Con San Diego with its Animayhem Activation
Refreshingly Sweet Frozen Beverages
Burger King Unveiled its New Frozen Pink Lemonade
Cartoon-Themed QSR Treats
Wendy's is Releasing a Spongebob-Inspired Frosty on October 8
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
Cult-Favorite Animation-Themed Beverages
Candy Can Introduces the Limited-Edition Banana Candy
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
Spooky-Fun Fast Food Meals
HalloWEENDY's Kicked Off with New Frosty Frights Kids' Meals & Toys
Ready-to-Eat Retailer Snacks
These New 7-Eleven Menu Items are Arriving This Summer
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
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
Citrusy QSR Frozen Refreshments
Wendy's Orange Dreamsicle Frosty is Arriving for Springtime
Late-Night Fast Food Restaurants
White Castle is Strengthening Its Night Castle Brand
Cartoon-Themed Pop-Up Eateries
This Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe is a San Diego Exclusive Event
Branded Short Talk Shows
Progressive’s Dr. Rick Appeared as a Guest on Hot Ones
App-Exclusive QSR Meal Bonuses
The Wendy's $5 Biggie Bag Now Comes with a Complimentary Treat
Dark-Comedy Inspired Cereals
Kellog's Debuts Wednesday Cereal in Cookies & Creme Flavor
Iconic Cartoon Ice Creams
The Van Leeuwen Hello Kitty Ice Cream is a One-Day-Only Release
Potato-Packed Ice Pops
GoodPop x Ore-Ida Fudge n' Vanilla French Fry Pops Have Crispy Potatoes
Snack-Branded Beverage Cups
bp and Frito-Lay North America Collaborated for Drink Cup Branding
Tattoo-Committed Coffee Incentives
Punk Bunny Coffee and 7-Eleven Dream Up a Coffee Deal
Patriotic Popsicle-Inspired Cocktails
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Just Added the Bomb-a-’Rita for July 4th
Drive-In Chains Drink Expansions
Sonic's New Line Flavorista Favorties Boasts Six Flavors
Movie-Inspired Halloween Menus
Burger King Unveils the Haunting Addams Family-Inspired Menu
First-Taste Burger Boxes
McSpicy x Frank's RedHot Released "the Hottest Drop"
Mythical Creature Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Unicorn Wonder Was Created with Anna Cathcart
Retro Ice Cream Menus
Cold Stone is Serving Up Nostalgic Treats Like the New Orange Cream Float
Revived Decade-Themed QSR Menus
This New Taco Bell Menu Has Five Nostalgic Offerings
Whimsical Chocolate-Inspired Experiences
Hershey's Chocolate World is Rolling Out Summer Offerings
Frighteningly Festive Candy Products
These New Bazooka Candy Brands Halloween Products are Tasty
Berry-Flavored QSR Ice Creams
Wendy's Triple Berry Frosty Has a Fruit-Forward Flavor for Summer
Summery Private Label Foods
Publix Summer Specials are Arriving to Help Consumers Celebrate
Punk Retail Coffee Partnerships
7-Eleven and Punk Bunny Coffee Partnered to Celebrate Green Day
Adorable Cartoon-Themed QSR Meals
McDonald's Hello Kitty Prosperity Meal Celebrates 50th Year
Citrusy Orange Juice Shakes
Chicken Guy! Has Released the Sunshine Shake for Summer 2024
Customer-Driven Pizza Menus
The Pizza Guys Fan Favorites Lineup Has Four Options
Creamy Mixed Berry Shakes
Chicken Guy! Has a Sweet New Berry Bomb Shake for Spring 2024
Seasonal Watermelon-Themed Menus
CPKs New Summer Menu Includes the Fresh California Fields Salad
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Fall-Focused Grill Restaurant Menus
These New Freddy’s Menu Items Welcome the Seasonal Shift
Donut Shop Boba Menus
Randy's Donuts Just Added a New Beverage Menu That Includes Boba