Bigfoot, Pregnant Man, Hot Sarah Palin, Miley Cyrus Exposed, Eva Mendes asked to get fat and more… This pop culture countdown features the top pop culture trends of 2008. The report is a crowd-filtered ranking based on TrendHunter.com monthly traffic (several million monthly views) and our pop culture trend database, which now has more than 2499 pop culture trends.
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Top 50 Pop Culture Stories and Scandals in 2008
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Wearing Nothing (II)
Heidi Klum Body Paint Shoot by Rankin
42
Recreating Famous Naked Celebrity Shoots
Mario Lopez Bares All for People
41
Wearing Nothing
Sports Illustrated 2008 Body Paint Shoot
40
Exposing Airbrushing
Excessive Before and After Pictures
39
Naked Celebs For Breast Cancer
Amy Winehouse, Sade & Helena Bonham Carter
38
Designer Eyeglass Frenzy
Sarah Palin Fuels Kawasaki 704 Glasses Craze
37
Photoshoot Recycling
Megan Fox's FHM UK July 2008 Spread is FHM US 2005
36
Political Fashion Icons
Michelle Obama Style
35
Small Boob Support Sites
Keira Knightly Is Flat Chested Icon
34
Inspirational Spoof Posters
Funny London Paper Galleries Ads
33
Stylish Vampires
Twilight is In Style December 2008
32
Disastrous Uber Editing
Famous Photoshop Bloopers
31
Toyota Prius Campaign
Prostitute, Lover, Killer
30
Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony Video
Official Footage
29
Contradictory Weight Loss
Jennifer Love Hewitt's Weight Loss, Thoughts on Body Image
28
Extreme Digital Makeovers
The Photoshop Diet
27
10 Photoshop Disasters
From Missing BellyButtons to Giant Heads
26
Vampire Photoshoots
The Twilight Zone in VMAN
25
Natural Boobs
Keira Knightley Rejects Cleavage Airbrushing
24
Blending Fake and Real Tattoos
Angelina Jolie's 'Wanted' Transformation
23
Donating Breasts for Charity
Katy Perry Helps "Keep a Breast"
22
Fattening Requests
Megan Fox Ordered to Beef Up for Robots
21
Extreme Political Parodies
Obama Girl Hits Sarah Palin Below The Belt
20
High School Musical Meets Grease
Retro-Cool Elle Photoshoot
19
10 Hollywood Weight Fluctuations
18
VP Babygates
Did Sarah Palin Fake Pregnancy for her Teen Daughter?
17
Songs to Fight Poverty
Scarlett Johansson & Fergie Sing “In My Name”
16
Asian Adaptations of Blockbuster Movies
Twilight Gets Filipino TV Version
15
Custom Birthing Soundtracks
Nicole Kidman's Delivery Room Music
14
Glass Toilet Cubicles
Swiss Public Bathrooms
13
Bigfoot Captured
Scientists to Reveal Bigfoot and DNA (Proof or Hoax?)
12
Models as First Ladies
Tyra Banks as Michelle Obama in Harper's Bazaar
11
Sarah Palin Lookalikes
Tina Fey, Peggy Hill & Other Sightings
10
Boyfriend Jeans (UPDATE)
Katie Holmes Ignites Bandwagon of Baggy Boy Jeans
9
Fashion Designers as Rappers
Karl Lagerfeld, Armani, Versace & More for Harper's Bazaar
8
Palin Power Products
Sarah Palin Merchandise
7
Backstage Photoshoots
Alessandra Ambrosio & Gisele at Victoria's Secret Behind The Scenes
6
Recreating Magazine Covers
Halle Berry Is Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive, 75th Anniversary
5
Record TV Premieres
Sarah Palin & Michael Phelps Boost SNL Ratings
4
Frenemies
Shannen Doherty & Jennie Garth on EW Cover
3
Fighting Feminine Power
Tina Fey as Sarah Palin Leads to Talk of 'Bimbo Doctrine'
2
Olympic Cover Spoofs
Michael Phelps in Haute Couture
1
Cheesy Retro
Reality Star Heidi Montag Shocks in "Overdosin"
Related Ideas
Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
High-Profile Brand Launch Events
NO CAP! Soda Pop is Launching with Marshmello on August 4th
Fashion Doll Sodas
The Olipop x Barbie Peaches & Cream Soda Boasts Maximalist Flavor
Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines
The Forever 21 x Disney Capsule is Highly Anticipated
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Collectible Kawaii Figurines
The Sanrio Hello Kitty Funko Pop! Figures Celebrate 50 Years
Toaster Pastry Galleries
The Pop(T)Art Gallery Recreates Iconic Artwork with Pop-Tarts
Lab-Themed Hair Pop-Ups
Garnier Fructis Showcases its New Collection Through a Scientific Pop-Up
Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Fruit-Stand-Inspired Vodka Pop-Ups
Kylie Jenner’s Canned Vodka Soda will Host an Event in NYC
Traveling Luxury Retail Events
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour is a Unique Concept
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Nostalgic Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Introduces the Exciting Pokémon Collection
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Inclusive Beauty Campaigns
The e.l.f. 'Judge Beauty' Campaign Will be Featured at Super Bowl 2024
Hilarious Judicial Beauty Ads
e.l.f. Cosmetics Debuts "Judge Beauty" Campaign
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Frozen Candy-Inspired Ice Pops
Mega Push Pop Ice is Headed to Convenience Stores in the UK
Soda Can Revamps
Functional Beverage OLIPOP Reveals New Can Format
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Celeb-Inspired AI Chatbots
The Meta AI Personas are Based on Cultural Icons & Influencers
Halloween-Inspired Snacks
Mars Has Released Its Halloween Lineup, Which Includes Seven Products
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Characterized Haircare Campaigns
NEXXUS Debuts 'The Style Swap' Campaign Starring Lindsay Lohan
Year-End Live Music Shows
Spotify Wrapped Live 2023 Shares Performances from Top Global Artists
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Candy Refill Pop-Ups
M&M's Rescue BOOths Replenish Halloween Treats in Areas of High Demand
Gen Z-Focused Personal Care
Kiehl's New 'Pubic Service Announcement' Campaign Taps Ilana Glazer
Luxe Pop-Up Experiences
Victoria Beckham Beauty Hosts an 8-Day Pop-Up for New Fragrance Launch
Nudist-Themed Sporty Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Collection
Pop Artist-Designed Auction Cars
Jeff Koons Designs a Dynamic BMW 850i xDrive Gran Coupe
Y2K Jewelry Collabs
Claire's x Sliving Brings Paris Hilton's Style to a New Generation
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Snack-Stashing Pullovers
The Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers Pullover Features Practical Pockets
Color-Centric Underwear Sets
Hanky Panky x Pantone Color of the Year Revisits Influential Hues
Celeb-Endorsed Charity Ice Creams
Katy Perry & McConnell's Fine Ice Creams Launch Benefit Flavor
Loud Luxury Fashion
Moschino SS24 Pokes Fun at "Quiet Luxury" with Maximalist Styles
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
Oversized Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Co-Created Better in Baggy with The Pacsun Collective
Singer-Collaborative Fashion Capsules
Joe Jonas and Scotch & Soda Present a Joint Capsule
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Epic Rapper-Backed Soda Campaigns
PEPSI Launched its 'Make Your Gameday Epic' Campaign
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Expansive Easter Product Ranges
The Mars Wrigley Easter 2024 Range Has Eight New Products
Period-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Nadya Okamoto Partnered with Chnge on an Exclusive Apparel Line
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
College-Inspired Haircare Pop-Ups
Monday Haircare Hosted an Interactive Pink Truck
Rapper-Approved Product Campaigns
Topicals Introduces a New Fading Product with Rapper Flo Milli
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Filmic Toaster Pastry Packaging
Unfrosted Inspired Pop-Tarts' Limited-Edition "Trat-Pops" Boxes
Nostalgic Bodycare Revivals
Lush Brought Back 45 Previously Discontinued Retro Products
Detailed Filmic Fashion Publications
'Barbie: The World Tour' Breaks Down Outfits from the Film
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books
Poposition Press Brings Life to the Keith Haring Pop-Up Book
Cartoon Bear Eyewear Capsules
CAMP's Smokey Bear Eyewear Collection Celebrates 80 Years
Fashion Dolls-Inspired Cosmetics
ColourPop and Bratz Introduce the Girls Nite Out Collection
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
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
Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns
MoonPie's Alien Acquisition Shares Ads for Extraterrestrials
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Multi-Sensory Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Extremes Start Off Sour or Spicy and Transition to Sweet
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Record-Breaking Rental Pop-Ups
P2P Rental Platform By Rotation Has a Five-Storey Space in London
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Pop Culture Bars
Basic is Building a Sports Bar for Pop Culture Fans
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
Expanded Candy-Inspired Soda Flavors
Wild Bill's Olde Fashioned Soda Co. Expands Its Ring Pop Soda
Y2K Anime Makeup Palettes
Nekoyanin's Y2K Baby Palette Expands Beyond Eyeshadow
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Festive Marshmallow Treat Ranges
The Peeps 2024 Holiday Lineup Has New and Returning Favorites
Ageism-Targeting Language Campaigns
Modern Age Has Launched the Aging Index
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Edible Pastry Mascots
The 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl Will Introduce the World's First Edible Mascot
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Glamorized Drinkware Collections
The Barbie x Stanley Collaboration Features Eight Unique Tumblers
Paranormal Cartoon Apparel
JOURNAL STANDARD and Ghostbusters Release a Vintage Apparel Capsule
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
Time-Traveling Internet Searches
'Search a Year' Helps You Explore Web History with Precision
Spooky Film-Celebrating Cases
Velvet Caviar Releases its Beetlejuice Tech Collaboration
Traveling Family-Focused Campaigns
NGS and Vivid-Pix are Celebrating Family History Month
Album-Inspired Clothing Capsules
Pacsun x Paris Hilton Present the Infinite Icon Collection
Sustainable Bikini Fashion Shows
Space Swap Promotes Eco-conscious Fashion with Its Fashion Show
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Plumping Lip Collections
e.l.f. x Jennifer Coolidge Dirty Pillows Lip Kit Shares a Signature Look
Women's Healthcare Books
Evvy Launched a Gender Health Gap Book for Equal Research Day
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Fur-Adorned Celebrity Figurines
Funko Unveils a New Pop! of Doja Cat's Coachella Performance
Menopause Awareness Holidays
Stripes Beauty Established National Hot Flash Day in September
Blockbuster Shopping Campaigns
Walmart Reunited the Mean Girls Cast for Its Black Friday Ads
Pickleball-Themed Cosmetics Pop-Ups
MAC Hosted a Glow Play Summer Activation in Toronto
Inspiring Entreprenurial Dolls
The American Girl 2025 Girl of the Year Speaks to Gen Alpha
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Functional Militaristic Fall Apparel
maharishi Presents its New Campaign for the FW23 Season
Mythical Creature Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Unicorn Wonder Was Created with Anna Cathcart
Shared Fashion Pop-Ups
eBay UK is Inviting Love Island Fans to Shop the Nation’s Shared Wardrobe
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Frighteningly Festive Candy Products
These New Bazooka Candy Brands Halloween Products are Tasty
Tween-Targeted Weekly News Shows
Kelsey Russell is the Newest Co-Host of First Stop News
Grande Shimmeering Runway Shows
Saint Laurent Presents its Summer 2024 Womenswear at PW
Celebrity-Starring Skincare Ads
Peter Thomas Roth Recruits Lindsay Lohan for its New Campaign
Popsicle-Polish Crossover Collaborations
Daily Harvest Debuts the Pops and Matching Nail Polishes
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
Influencer-Starring Fashion Campaigns
PrettyLittleThing Debuts a New Campaign with Cindy Kimberly
Viral Political Campaign Accessories
The Viral Harris-Walz Camo Hat Appeals to Gen Z Voters
Fashion Recap Artful Books
Style Not Com Unveils the Fashion In 2023 Highlights Book
Mystery Search Engines
Mystery Search Shows You the Question of the Person Before You
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Pop Culture Presidency Campaigns
Kamala Harris Adopts Charli XCX's 'Brat' Trend for Her Campaign
Weekly Tech Podcasts
The Product Hunt Weekly Podcast Will Uncover the Latest Industry Insights
Cultural Social Media Documentaries
Hulu Unveils the Black Lives Matter: A People's History Doc
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Spooky Popcorn Snack Kits
The Popcorn Kitchen Scary Eyes Home Popping Kit Has Chocolate Eyeballs
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Immersive Balloon Experiences
The Balloon Story Pop-Up Event is Whimsical and Imaginative
Destigmatizing Perimenopause Series
Always Discreet's 'I Wish I Knew' Shares Women's Experiences
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Daily Fun Facts
Curiosity of the Day Offers Bite-Sized Insights to Spark Interest
Haunting Tech Safety PSAs
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection Releases 'The Horse'
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Vibrant Celebrity Icon Collections
The 'Bedsure x Iconic Collection' Pays Homage to Marilyn Monroe
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Ardent Entertainment Campaigns
Steve Harvey Narrates the New Abu Dhabi Calendar Campaign
Viral Baby Hotel Partnerships
The Four Seasons Hotel Partners a Viral Baby for a Weekend