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Meme Pride (UPDATE)

Consumers are using Internet-inspired products to express their personalities

Implications - Once a phenomenon that lived exclusively online, Internet memes are being translated into products that consumers can use and wear as a way to express their interests. The memes used as inspiration for these products have great range, from those concerned with politics to those that are simply humorous, showing that there's an audience for these seemingly niche products.
Trend Themes
1. Meme Merchandise - Internet memes are being turned into products that consumers can use and wear as a way to express their interests.
2. Pop Culture Stamps - Stamp sets featuring iconic pop culture figures are a fun way to glam up stationary and assignments.
3. Internet-inspired Apparel - Fashion brands are creating edgy wearable items featuring popular memes to cater to consumers looking to express their personalities
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Industry - Entertainment companies can benefit from creating merchandise featuring popular internet memes and iconic pop culture characters to cater to a growing market of consumers.
2. Fashion Industry - Fashion brands can create innovative wearable items featuring popular memes and internet-inspired references to cater to consumers looking to express their personalities through unique clothing choices.
3. Stationery Industry - Stationery companies can introduce fun and quirky stamp sets featuring pop culture characters and internet memes to appeal to novelties-seeking consumers.
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6 Featured, 40 Examples:
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Date Range:
Jan 13 — May 13
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Featured Examples

Marriage Equality Internet Memes
Marriage Equality Internet Memes
These Memes for Red Equality Offer Very Creative Variants
The latest meme to sweep through social media and the rest of the Internet is the recent ‘Red Equality’ images that are in support of marriage equality and the legalization of gay... MORE
Frowning Feline Mugs
Frowning Feline Mugs
The Grumpy Cat Mug is the Best Accompaniment For the Crabby Morning Type
If you are a grouchy person before your daily cup of joe in hand, then you are probably feeling precisely as the Grumpy Cat Mug looks before you take your delectable caffeine infused drink into your... MORE
Pop Culture-Inspired Stamps
Pop Culture-Inspired Stamps
La Tamponneuse's Stamp Set Lets You Tag Popular Faces
This stamp set from La Tamponneuse includes a fantastic collection of popular characters. It will allow individuals to express their stamp of approval in a lighthearted fashion. The stamp set... MORE
Cat Meme Leggings
Cat Meme Leggings
The Lovelysally Leggings Features Internet Meme-Worthy Cats
If you’re searching for the perfect pair of summer pants, these Lovelysally leggings will solve all of your fashion problems. These super cute leggings feature printed pictures of cats with lasers... MORE
Cat Meme-Tributing Treats
Cat Meme-Tributing Treats
These Grumpy Cat Cookies by Whipped Bake Shop Will Make Sourpusses Smile
These Grumpy Cat Cookies by Whipped Bake Shop are perfect for the crabby and cranky love of your life. Paying tribute to Grumpy Cat, a meme that has since exploded to Internet stardom thanks to... MORE
Meme-Inspired Easter Cakes
Meme-Inspired Easter Cakes
Julie Freund’s Grumpy Cat Cake is Dubbed the World’s Best E
This adorable grumpy cat cake is being dubbed as the world’s best Easter cake. Naturally, the crabby cat does not seem to agree. Grumpy cat is likely not impressed for quite a few reasons. It can... MORE

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