This micro pop culture trend report features the top pop culture trends in Q1 2009. 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 2,336 pop culture trends.
If you are looking for professional pop culture trend research and trend clusters, check out our 2009 Trend Reports.
Implications - The importance of pop culture in modern society is growing every day. Becoming more than just a source of entertainment, media depictions are being integrated into the daily lives of consumers. Shoppers are increasingly looking at outlets like television shows and movies to define who they are in society. Companies could hone in on this significance of pop culture in order to attract more buyers to their products.
Top 50 Pop Culture Trends in Q1 2009

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Professional Photoshop Fails
Bodies Butchered, Contorted & Given the 'Twilight' Treatment

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Social Personality Tagging
Facebook Meme Is All About Tagging Photos With Insults or Whimsey

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User-Fueled Clothes-Free TV
Crowdsourced Nude News Leaves Nothing to the Imagination
45
Mysteriously Sexy Vampire Posters
Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart Usher in ‘New Moon̵
44
Piercing Cover Shots
Gisele Bundchen Rocks a Nose Ring on Cover of DT Magazine
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Divalicious Domestic Digs
$125 Million ‘Fleur De Lys' Mansion Bought By Mariah Carey
42
Race Car Drivers as Bikini Models
Danica Patrick Poses For Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
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Regrettable Inking
‘Baby on Board' Tattoo and Other Bad Ideas to Bring Remorse
40
Sinister Fantasies
Justin Monroe Goes ‘Down the Rabbit Hole' with Dickinson & Lepore
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Vampire Jewelry
Accessories Inspired by 'Twilight' Series and 'New Moon'
38
Rebound Reality Stars
Melissa Rycroft Parlays "Bachelor" Snub Into "Dancing With the Stars" Slot
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Naughty Flight Attendants
Ryanair's Edita Schindlerova Has a Very Adult Second Job
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Exposing Digital Dissection
Before and After Pictures Show Celebs Are Human
35
Shocking Animal Sculptures
Patricia Piccinini's Frightening Hyper-Realist Artwork
34
Naughty Cartoon Fantasies
Jaspar Goodall's Photoshop Art Includes Bad Latex Bambi
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Charitable Nudetography
Athletic 'Champions' Drop Trou for AIDS Awareness
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Rebelling Against Photoshop
Flawed Brad Pitt Exposed by Chuck Close in W Magazine
31
Strange Photo Collections
Bizarre Archive Catalogues the Weirdest Pictures On the Web
30
Unexpected Situation Photography
Erin Wurm Captures Odd, Awkward Moments
29
Positive Body Image Photography
Vogue's Annual Shape Issue 2009 Features 8 Beautiful Bodie
28
High-Profile Spokesdogs
Despite Buzz Over Portuguese Water Dog, Milk-Bone Picks Great Dane
27
Nudevertising Specialists
Henrick Purienne Photography Pushes Limits
26
Life-Sized Barbie Mansions
Jonathan Adler Designs Real Malibu Dream House
25
Fan-Created Vampire Promos
Stunning Amateur 'New Moon' Posters Rival Work by Pros
24
Global Political Image Scandals
Will Elizabeth Wong Be the Carla Bruni of Malaysia?
23
Viral Leg Locks
Coed Thigh Face Squashing Will Replace Bed Jumping
22
Octomom Bloggers
Nadya Suleman Kicks Off Blogging Career With Radar Online
21
Nude Shockvertising
AnimaNaturalis Strips Women for Animal Rights
20
Hipster Photoblogs
Global Blogs Document Underground Hotspots, Style & Nightlife
19
NBA Dancers as Bikini Models
Pom Poms in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2009
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High-Profile Facebook Breakups
Chris Brown and Rihanna Change Relationship Status to 'Single'
17
Getting Fat for Publicity?
Was The Jessica Simpson Weight Gain Scandal A PR Stunt?
16
Edible Human Hybrids
Photoshop Proves Mom Was Right: You Are What You Eat
15
Human Vending Machines
Kit Kat's Man-Powered Promo at London Victoria
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58 Goofy MP3 Players and Silly Cell Phones
Gadgets to Cheer Up Steve Jobs
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Presidential Betting
Barack Obama Creates March Madness Bracket With ESPN's Andy Katz
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Hot Pixelated Photos
Lemoigne Captures Female Form With All the Jagged Edges
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19 Coca-Cola Innovations
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Twilight Inspired Jewelry
Edward and Jacob Love Bella Bracelets and Earrings -
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Viral Celeb Weight Wars
Is New York Post Cartoon With Super-Obese Jessica Simpson Cruel or Comedy?
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Turning Athletes into Smurfs
Nike ‘V is for Victory' Campaign
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Celebumoms Seeking Donations
Nadya Suleman Sets Up Website to Solicit Support for Octuplets
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Checkered Skin
The Designs and Art of Matt Gone Expressed in Tattoos
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Hollywood Self-Parodies
Vanity Fair & Annie Leibovitz Poke Fun at Their Own
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12 Ways to Customize Your Baby
From Genetic Manipulation to Baby Naming
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Robotic Tattoos
Invading Your Skin With Tattastic Bot Body Art
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Celebrity Infections
Paris Hilton Spreads Dangerous Virus to Thousands
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Using Sympathy for Awareness
UK Cervical Cancer Screenings Spike Following Jane Goody's Fame
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Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Canvas Tote NYC Pop-Ups
Lands' End Launched a Personalization Concept Pop-Up Shop in New York
AI-Powered Creative Marketing Tools
RYA x Qrious Insight Partner for Ad Campaign Generation
Collectible Historical Figurines
PIX! is Dropping Designs Inspired by Icons in Art, Music & More
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
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
Y2K Jewelry Collabs
Claire's x Sliving Brings Paris Hilton's Style to a New Generation
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Retro Sci-Fi Clothing Collections
These UNIQLO x Star Wars Styles Celebrate May the Fourth
Demystifying Skincare Pop-Ups
The Power Of Simple Experience Pop Empowers Consumers
Snackable Fashion Statements
QDOBA Debuts a Bold Look at New York Fashion Week
Brick-and-Mortar Collectibles Stores
POP MART Debuted Its First Permanent Store in the Netherlands
Millennial Pink-Inspired Apparel
UNIQLO Features Practical Spring Pieces in Signature Pink Hues
AI-Driven Media Recommendations
Tubi Scenes Helps Viewers Quickly Discover Movies & TV Shows
Gamified Beauty Pop-Ups
The Players' Lounge Pop-Up by NARS Spotlights Complexion Products
Icon-Led Travel Experiences
Airbnb Icons Offers Experiences Hosted by Icons in Music, Film, & More
Influencer-Driven Consumer Insight Tools
Brilli™ is a New Tool That Disrupts Food Research
Curated Online Fashion Storefronts
SHEIN Introduced its 'Trend Stores' for Personalized Shopping
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Stylized Collectible Figures
POP MART Launches the 'Arcane: League of Legends Blind Box Series'
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Next-Gen K-Beauty Pop-Ups
MUSKAT Hosted a Five Day Immersive Experience in L.A.
Y2K Lip Gloss Campaigns
Lancôme’s Juicy Kissing Web Stars Celebs from Hit 2000s Shows
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Graphic Collaborative Streetwear
Born x Raised Joins Online Ceramics on the Born Online Capsule
Pop-Culture-Inspired Soda Drinks
Cool Sips Embraces Pop Culture Moments with Themed Drinks
Surf Brand Capsule Collections
Travis Barker x Hurley Melds Music, Art, and Surf Culture
Creator-Focused Monetization Platforms
Headquarterz Bridges Social Media and OTT Distribution
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Snack-Stashing Pullovers
The Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers Pullover Features Practical Pockets
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Retail-Based Pop-Star Takeovers
H&M and Charli xcx Host a Surprise Event at Times Square
Beautifying Pre-Concert Pop-Ups
Tequila Rose's Break in Case of Glam-ergency Refreshed Music Fans
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections
Alexander McQueen Launched a 2025 Lunar New Year Campaign
AI Video Insights
Sora Creators Curates Trending AI-Generated Videos from Twitter in Real-Time
Youth-Safe Skincare Hubs
Cult Beauty's Gen A–Z Hub Educates and Empowers Gen Alpha and Gen Z
Cultural Power Assessment Tools
M+C Saatchi Group's Cultural Power Index Uses AI for Brand Growth
Reimagined Doll-Inspired Capsules
The Polly Pocket x Cider Collection Features Playful Silhouettes
24/7 Live Shopping Streams
QVC is Launching an Always-On Shopping Experience with TikTok Shop
Personality-Matched Luggage Collections
Airs Debuts Personality Quiz-Based Travel Gear for 2025
Spoof Cosmetics Campaigns
Milani's America’s Next Top Primer Revisits 2000 Reality TV
Article Product Suggestions
BuzzFeed Teams Up with Shopsense AI to Debut Product Recommendations
Curated Live Fashion Resale
Poshmark Launches Posh Party LIVE as a New Virtual Shopping Experience
Underground Culture-Inspired Collabs
Vintage Culture x Von Dutch Loves Debut a Capsule Collection
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Record-Breaking Rental Pop-Ups
P2P Rental Platform By Rotation Has a Five-Storey Space in London
Apparel-Themed Pop-Up Cafes
UNIQLO Unveils its Spring/Summer LifeWear Collection and Coffee Pop-Up
Music-Inspired Fashion Ventures
Upstream is the First Fashion Streaming Service Powered by Music
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Jellybean-Infused Popcorn Snacks
The Popcorn kitchen Jelly Beans Popcorn Kit is Nostalgic
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Cultural Newsletter Subscriptions
American Eagle Launches Gen Z-Focused 'Off The Cuff' Publication
Y2K Mall Pop-Ups
Vita Coco's Nostalgia Mall Pop-Up Revives 2000s Mall Culture
Consumer Insight Engines
Buzzabout Delivers Real-Time Insights From Billions of Conversations
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Subtly Spooky Halloween Decor
The Target 2025 Halloween Collection Debuted Ahead of Summer
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Stock Market Visualization
Bubble Screener Visualizes Stocks Using Interactive Bubble Charts
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
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
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Digital Taste Profiles
The Shelf App Creates Comprehensive Media Consumption Analytics
Ageism-Targeting Language Campaigns
Modern Age Has Launched the Aging Index
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Streaming Service Snack Ranges
Netflix Now Popping Was Created with Popcorn Indiana
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
AI-Powered Creator Review Platforms
PAIR by Pearpop Helps Brands Vet & Evaluate Pairings at Scale
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
Online Lifestyle-Inspired Street Festivals
The Xiaohongshu Street Life Festival is Exciting
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules
UNDERCOVER Unveils its New Collection for Pre-Fall 2025
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Military-Inspired Outdoor Fashion
N.Hoolywood Releases the Test Product Exchange Service
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Social Video Beauty Brands
Time Inc. Unveils 'The Pretty' Social Video-Based Beauty Brand
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Star-Studded Lip Gloss Campaigns
Lancôme Celebrates Juicy Tubes Legacy with Y2K with 'Kissing Web'
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
All-Inclusive Pop Culture Trips
Klook Debuts a Campaign to Highlight ANZ's Top Asian Culture Fans
Tech Culture Guides
Techbro Handbook Is Your Essential Guide to Tech Culture and Lingo
Empowering Shapewear Collections
Popilush Debuted Its Latest Capsule at 'Meet Me in New York'
New Year-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Trip.com Group Unveils the Lunar New Year 2025 Trends
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Tailored Americana Fashion
Gap Launched Its Premium GapStudio Sub-Label with Collection 01
Back-to-Campus Concert Series
UO LIVE On Campus Features Gen Z-Favorite Artists & Creators
Social Media-Inspired Merch Ranges
The X Merch Collection Includes Two Styles
Youthful Corporate-Inspired Capsules
Pacsun Drops 'The Corporate Edit'
Shared Fashion Pop-Ups
eBay UK is Inviting Love Island Fans to Shop the Nation’s Shared Wardrobe
Data Culture Insights
People of Data Explores How Top Companies Drive Impact With Data
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Comprehensive Summer Lifestyle Capsules
Jakks Pacific is Unveiling a New Lifestyle Collection
Interest-Based Action Plans
Curiosity Quench is an App Transforming Passions Into Actionable Plans
Personalized News Summary Podcasts
Podcai is Customizable and Summarizes Topics That Matter Most
Gen Z Whitepapers
Wondershare Filmora Has Published Its First Whitepaper Titled 'Gen Z in Action'
Digital Dependency Awareness Campaigns
Trapped by the Screen Uncovers Hidden Costs of Screen Time
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules
The Hundreds and Tetris are Teaming Up on the 'Future Vintage' Line
Podcast Summary Generators
QuickPods Helps You Discover Podcasts with Quick Summaries
Social Rating Platforms
Rated is a Data-Driven Social Platform for Rating Media and More
Engaging Customer Conversion Tools
FacePop Humanizes Customer Interactions Through Video
Youthful News Sources
Supp Delivers Fun, Relatable News Using Gen Z Slang and Humor
Influencer Discovery Assistants
SocialiQ 2.0 Automates Influencer Research Right on Social Media
Expert Discovery Tools
Antiquoted Helps Creators Find Diverse Voices In Business Content
Viewing Behavior Insights
yt-history Visualizes Patterns in Your YouTube Viewing Activity
Emotive Cinematic Experiences
Movies Of Mood Selects Films Based on Your Current Feelings
Entertainment Tracker Apps
Flickd Lets Users Track, Discuss, and Get Recommendations on Media
Cultural Social Media Documentaries
Hulu Unveils the Black Lives Matter: A People's History Doc
Search Data-Based Furniture Lines
Primark Launches a New Pinterest-Inspired Spring Home Collection
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Personalized Newsletter Briefings
Digest Aggregates News from Social Sites to Create Daily Updates
Smart Content Aggregators
Smashing’s Personalized Article Discovery App Helps Users Stay Informed
Customer Insight Tools
Audience Radar Provides Free Snapshots of Customer Spending Patterns
Aggregated Social Insights
IndiePulse Uses Forum and Thread Comments to Find Your Next Projects
Election Insights Tools
Polymarket Election Forecast Delivers Real-Time Election Predictions
Daily Fun Facts
Curiosity of the Day Offers Bite-Sized Insights to Spark Interest
Streaming Viewing Insights
WhoAmI.tv Provides Interesting Insights on Your TV Streaming Habits
Dynamic Quizzing Experiences
Qwhiz Offers Daily Fun and Leaderboards to Compete with Friends
Email Workload Insights
Inbox Report Compares Your Email Habits with Busy Professionals
Streaming Brand Trivia Games
Roku Weekly Trivia Puts User's Pop Culture Knowledge to the Test
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados