This peculiar countdown is a celebration of all things uniquely bizarre.... The report is a crowd-filtered ranking based on TrendHunter.com monthly traffic (roughly 10 million monthly views) and our bizarre trend database, which now has more than 4,284 bizarre trends.
Enjoy freaking yourself out with this article...
Implications - The reason why people enjoy strange, bizarre news or innovations is a mystery to many. The effect of oddities such as these is similar to that of a bad car crash: you want to look away but you just can't. The appeal consists of one part shock and another fascination, as consumers get a kick out of seeing other people do things they themselves would never dare to.
Top 50 Bizarre Trends in 2009
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Literary Tattoos
Inked Art for Writers and Word Nerds
46
Professional Photoshop Fails
Bodies Butchered, Contorted & Given the 'Twilight' Treatment
45
Human Belly Branding
Is Scarification (Burning Patterns into Skin) the New Tattoo?
44
Freaky Feet Contests
TMZ Submissions Show Everything from Webbed Toes to Missing Toes
43
Hairy Body Art
From Shaved Back Jersey Numbers to Bathingsuit Top Chest Hair
42
Body Mod Addictions
Pauly Unstoppable is the World's Most Modified Man
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Satanic Body Mods
One Man's Transformation Into A Devil
40
Incarcerated Art
Permanent Tattoo Mugshots Prove Identification Isn't Always Tricky
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Underwater Fairytale Photography
Little Girl Mermaid Imagery by Elena Kalis
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Elegant Tattoography
Brian Cummings' ‘Bodies of Work' is Breathtaking
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Freaky Facettoo Fails
Kimberley Vlaminck Sues Tattoo Artist for 56-Star Mistake
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Inked Photo Subjects
Geneva Exhibition Celebrates Etienne Dumont's Tattooed Body
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Webbed Toettoos
Silly Syndactylism Body Ink and Other Unique Foot Ink
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Psychedelic Home Exteriors
Graffiti Artists Channel Bad Acid Trips to Attack Scottish Castle
33
Knotty Hosiery
Adult Actress Stoya Gets Tangled in Baby Blue Nylon Stockings
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Overtly Violent Art
Disturbing Photography by Alison Brady Looks Murderous
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Killer Vampire Photography
Royal Blood by Erwin Olaf
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Children as Mini Adults
Anna Skladmann Portrays Elite Russian Kids in Provactive Poses
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Nerd Jargon Tattoos
Witty Geekttoos That Only Other Geeks Will Understand
28
Reverse Photoshopped Art
Benoit David Adds Rolls of Flab and Limbs to His Photos
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Funny Safety Rebellion
Finding Humor in the Stupidity of Unsafe Working Practices
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Strange Photo Collections
Bizarre Archive Catalogues the Weirdest Pictures On the Web
25
Goth Tattoos
Fascinating Body Art Expressing Subculture Beliefs and Lifestyle
24
Sewn-On Thigh-Highs
Priscilladavanzopics Secures Her Tights By Stitching into her Skin
23
Human Dolls
Katie Gallagher Transforms Models Into Mannequins (UPDATE)
22
Fashionable Prosthetics
Una Burke's Constricted Creations Are Inspired by Medical Braces
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Crazy Heels in Practice
Ankle-Breaking Footwear As Actually Worn by the Stars
20
Muppet-Inspired Fashion
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Went Kermit Crazy For Fall 2009
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Tattoos of Organs
Permanent Ink Fit for an Anatomy Lesson
18
Literary Lovettoos
Ink Your Everlasting Love This Valentine's Day
17
Nerdy 90s Grunge
Copenhagen Street Style Takes a Geeky Step Back in Time
16
Face Corsets
Paddy Hartley's Face-Altering Masks Mimic Plastic Surgery
15
Silly Surgical Masks
Fun Face Masks to Fend Off Swine Flu Symptoms (UPDATE)
14
Graphic Geekttoos
Ink That Proves a Word or Simple Font Can Say It All
13
Collaborative Stories on Skin
A Story Tattooed On The Bodies of 2,095 Strangers
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Pajamas for Couples
‘LoveMe Before LoveMe After' His-and-Hers Sleepwear
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Tonguettoos
Permanent Lingual Ink is In Vogue
10
Perversely Pretty Photography
Sarah Sitkin's 'Morbid Sense of Humor' Exhibits Just That
9
Body Fluids, Hurting Yourself & Murder
The Eccentric Photography of Christophe Gilbert (II)
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Edible Human Hybrids
Photoshop Proves Mom Was Right: You Are What You Eat
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Illusory Shocktography
Twisted Art from Robert Gligorov
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Human Oddity Paintings
The Sketchbook Of Travis Louie Showcases Peculiar Portraits
5
Human Vending Machines
Kit Kat's Man-Powered Promo at London Victoria
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29 Quirky Gadgets to Jazz Up Your Desktop
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Public Toilet Competitions
America's Best Restroom Awards Recognizes Hip Bathrooms in the US
2
Disposable Sunglasses
Azumi & David's Sticky Shades Shield Your Peepers From The Sun
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Transparent Vehicles
Sara Watson Makes a Car Disappear With Paint
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Glowing Collaborative Y2K Sneakers
Dover Street Market and Nike Present a Glowing Vomero 5
High-Performance Sunscreens
Freaks of Nature Protects Outdoor Athletes & Bolsters the Skin Barrier
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Lunar Festivity-Inspired Fashion Capsules
KENZO Unveils the Year of the Dragon Collection
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities
Top10Casinos Explores the Future, Inspired by the Dune Universe
Seltzer-Inspired Fashion Collections
1987label and Truly Hard Seltzer Have Joined Forces
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Lazy Cereal Campaigns
SURREAL Cereal Cheekily Pokes Fun at New Year's Resolutions
Vibrant Y2K-Inspired Timepieces
The G-SHOCK DW-6900 Crazy Colors Series is Here for Spring
Summery Y2K Era Timepieces
The Casio BABY-G BGD-565 Summer Jelly Comes in Three Colors
Tuna Advent Calendars
Bumble Bee Seafoods Launched the Tuna Lovers' Advent Calendar
Glitchy Beer Cans
Coors Light Created a Special-Edition Beer Can Based on a Viral Moment
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Viral Video Content Toys
Bonkers Toys Received Licensing for 'Skibidi Toilet' Toy Lineup
Y2K-Inspired Neon Light Art
LaMoMo Neon Debuted a New Aesthetically Driven Collection
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Fantastical Hyper-Utility Fashion Liness
Outlier's Fall 2024 is Titled IDEAS 7 - Dirty Dirty Jobs
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Globalized Spooky Destinations
Intrepid Travel Presents a Curated Selection of Spooky Adventures
Festival-Inspired Japanese Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat's Subscription Box is Themed & Limited-Edition
Whimsical Jelly-Style Eyewear
Gentle Monster Releases the New GENTLE JELLY Collection
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Bouncy Plush Collectibles
Beanie Bouncers Support Active Play and Endless Imagination
Frightful Bodycare Collections
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice x Lush Shares Spooky Sensorial Care Staples
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
Vibrant Children's Fall Fashion
nununu Recently Launched Its Fall 2023 Capsule & Its Eye-Catching
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Loud Luxury Fashion
Moschino SS24 Pokes Fun at "Quiet Luxury" with Maximalist Styles
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Horror-Themed Overnight Experiences
The Warner Bros Icons of Horror Sees Iconic Wax Figures
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Social Video Reaction Apps
The 'Seen' App Lets Users Capture Footage of Themselves Viewing Content
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Narrative-Driven Fashion Lines
The Outlier by Willie Norris Spring/Summer 2024 Theme is ‘Escape’
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Contemporary Ramadan Collections
Trendyol is Celebrating Ramadan with a New 105-Piece Collection
Nostalgic Bodycare Revivals
Lush Brought Back 45 Previously Discontinued Retro Products
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Retro QSR Menus
The Taco Bell Decades Menu Revisits Favorites from Past Decades
Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns
MoonPie's Alien Acquisition Shares Ads for Extraterrestrials
Computer Symbol-Inspired Watch Designs
Anicorn Watches Releases the Spinning Beach Ball Watch
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Fashionable Zombie Dolls
Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
New Year-Inspired Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat New Year's Box Offers Special Snacks for the Season
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Jacket-Honoring Anniversary Books
Baracuta Honors its Iconic Jacket in the G9 Anniversary Book
Playful Gen Z Bubble Tea Campaigns
Krak Boba Launches Innovative PersonaliTEA Campaign
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows
JORDANLUCA Unveils FW24 During Milan Fashion Week
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
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Spooky Treat-Inspired Calendars
Ferrero Unveils its 31 Days of Halloween Countdown Calendar
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Motivational Breakfast Ccampaigns
Quaker Canada Introduces '100 Reasons to Rise'
AI-powered News Curators
Brief is a News Organizing Tool That You Can Personalize
Virally Inspired Frozen Entrees
Counter Creates Macro-Balanced Frozen Foods with Content Creators
Glamorized Drinkware Collections
The Barbie x Stanley Collaboration Features Eight Unique Tumblers
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
Online Lifestyle-Inspired Street Festivals
The Xiaohongshu Street Life Festival is Exciting
Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls
Malibu Mac and Cheese Blends Champagne with Three Cheeses
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
New Year-Celebrating Retail Capsules
BAO and Dover Street Market Celebrate Lunar New Year
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Offline Newspaper Publications
County Highway Revives Print Culture
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Personalized TV Recommendation Apps
Watchworthy Aims to Assist Audiences in Selecting TV Shows
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Fan-Fueled Skincare Campaigns
'Peculiar Behavior' Shows the Wild Passion of the e.l.f. Community
Unique Destination Initiatives
Intrepid Travel Unveiled its 'Not Hot List' for 2025
Pickle-Flavored Candy Floss
There's Pickle Cotton Candy at the CNE 2023
Sports Fan Advent Calendars
The Countdown to Chill Calendar Aligns with College Basketball Season
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Unpredictable Spring-Centric Fashion
Y/Project Presents a Look at its New Capsule for SS24
Curated Website Inspiration
Browsing Mode is on a Mission to Spotlight Beautiful Website Design
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
Randomized Internet Pages
Project Random Shuffles the Internet to Retrieve Blog Posts and Pages
Randomized Emoji Generators
This Tool Helps People Communicate Through a Gallery of 5,000 Emojis
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Snacking Mishap Campaigns
The Other Hand by Cheetos Shows Snackers Who Refuse to Put the Bag Down
Shared Fashion Pop-Ups
eBay UK is Inviting Love Island Fans to Shop the Nation’s Shared Wardrobe
British Highway-Inspired Fall Fashion
JORDANLUCA Presents a New Capsule for the FW23 Season
Reality TV Show Collections
Dumbgood Debuts a New Jersey Shore-Inspired Apparel Collection
Interest-Based Action Plans
Curiosity Quench is an App Transforming Passions Into Actionable Plans
Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions
London's Design Museum Hosts the World of Tim Burton
Frighteningly Festive Candy Products
These New Bazooka Candy Brands Halloween Products are Tasty
Personalized News Summary Podcasts
Podcai is Customizable and Summarizes Topics That Matter Most
Curated Meal-Time Videos
BingeAndEat Curates Youtube Videos to Enjoy While You Eat Effortlessly
Visually Immersive Global News
Newsflask Offers a New Perspective on Current Events
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Joy-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
Ulta Beauty Launches the Joy Project, a Ground-Breaking Study
Japanese Pop Culture-Themed Watches
Tissot Celebrates the Japanese UFO Robot Grendizer Show
Mystery Search Engines
Mystery Search Shows You the Question of the Person Before You
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Web-Based Word Game Celebrations
New York Times Games Honors Its1,000th Wordle Puzzle
Daily Motivational Quotes
QuoteBuzz Uplifts with Positive Reinforcement Aligned to Their Goals
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Unique Crossword Events
The New York Times Games Celebrates the Anniversary of the Mini Crossword
Ad-Focused Reaction Tools
Wunderman Thompson Launches 'Reveal' for Gauging Audience Responses
Newsletter-Finding Tools
Best Newsletters Helps Users Find Their Next Favorite Read
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Community-Honoring Eerie Graphic Merchandise
Boiler Room Presents its New Capsule for FW23
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Summarized Neuroscience News
Neurotech News Summarizes the Science World Without the Jargon
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design
Daily History Reminders
Today in History Offers a Fascinating Glimpse into Past Historical Events
Personalized Newsletter Briefings
Digest Aggregates News from Social Sites to Create Daily Updates
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Mysterious Painted Car-Door Auctions
Banksy's Crazy Horse Artwork Goes to Auction
Community-Driven Boba Ratings
Best Boba Offers a Fresh Take on Milk Tea Rating Systems
Social-Based Newsletters
Pi.fyi by Perfectly Imperfect is a Newsletter for "People with Taste"
Streaming Viewing Insights
WhoAmI.tv Provides Interesting Insights on Your TV Streaming Habits
Daily Fun Facts
Curiosity of the Day Offers Bite-Sized Insights to Spark Interest
Hacker News Insights
Hacker Search Bridges the Gap Between Anecdotal Evidence and Expert Knowledge
Bite-Sized Gen Z News
Mata.Today Offers Quick Insights for Gen Z to Easily Digest
Social Movie-Ranking Platforms
MOTY Let's Users Rank and Record Their Favorite Films
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Randomly Generated Social Feeds
Roul8 is a Social Media Platform Filled with Surprise
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it