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Neo-Nerdom

Glamorized geeks are hailed as celebrities, redefining pop culture

Implications - Media that was once populated by traditionally beautiful pop culture figures are being taken over by “neo-nerds,” whose quirky qualities are increasingly being considered beautiful by the general population. The neo-nerd is a strange yet successful person who (unlike their prototypical nerd predecessor) is not only accepted by, but hailed as, a superior in society. Today’s nerds have become symbols in society that question the traditional meaning of “cool.”
Trend Themes
1. Neo-nerdom - The rise of neo-nerds is redefining pop culture, as quirky and unconventional qualities are increasingly being considered beautiful.
2. Techie Pop Culture Icons - Techies and businessmen are becoming the new pop culture icons, inspiring everything from sculptures to fashion lines.
3. CEO Fan Culture - Tech founders like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg have gained a following for their style and persona.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion world can capitalize on the rise of quirky and unconventional beauty standards, creating clothing lines inspired by tech founders.
2. Entertainment Industry - Pop culture is shifting towards a neo-nerd aesthetic, presenting opportunities to create TV shows, movies, and comic books that showcase this trend.
3. Art and Design Industry - Art and design can create products that reflect the image of tech pioneers and business leaders, such as sculptures, mosaics, and action figures.
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Megatrends
7 Featured, 45 Examples:
588,582 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Sep 10 — Jan 11
Trending:
Warm

Featured Examples

Facebook Founder Fashion
Facebook Founder Fashion
‘Mark’ by Mark Zuckerberg Parody
The Facebook founder and the CEO of Apple both have something in common, and for this reason I feel that the ‘Mark’ by Mark Zuckerberg clothing line will have you taken seriously. Both computer big-shots… MORE
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Hair Morphing Contests
99design Searches for the Next Great Hair Style for Julian Assange
99designs knows its tough to keep your hair looking fresh, which is why it launched the ‘Design the next great hair style for Julian Assange’ contest. Calling on all members to get involved in finding… MORE
Epic Financial District Photography
Epic Financial District Photography
The Matt Mawson Bankers Series is Shot on Wall St. & Lime St.
You don't have to watch Wall Street to know that financial districts around the world are full of a rare amount of energy, which is so palpable you can almost see it in the Matt Mawson Bankers photo series.… MORE
Facebook Comics
Facebook Comics
Starring Mark Zuckerberg in His Own Comic Series
A string of Facebook-mania has been popping up recently. So far, the Facebook movie 'The Social Network' has debuted, Mark Zuckerberg announced on Oprah that he's donating $100 million to public schools… MORE
Pixelated Techie Portraits
Pixelated Techie Portraits
The Steve Jobs Bust is Depicted in a 3D Digital Sculptural Style
Techies and businessmen have become the icons of this era, so it's not surprising to see an item like this Steve Jobs bust designed by Sevensheaven. In traditional form, the portrait depicts Apple's… MORE
Giant CEO iPortraits
Giant CEO iPortraits
This Steve Jobs iProduct Mosaic is an Aptly Fitting Tribute
Much has been made about Steve Jobs’ recent leave of absence from Apple due to health concerns, but none are half as fitting as this Steve Jobs iProduct mosaic. Made by Charis Tsevis, the images create… MORE
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Assassin CEOs
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If you haven't seen this Ninja Jobs figure, then you're about to learn that Steve Jobs can do more than just keynote speeches. The action figure is actually called 'Pineapple CEO,' which is a bit puzzling… MORE

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