http://www.trendhunter.com/cool-hunting/category/Bizarre-Global-Trends Bizarre Global Trends en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:19:11 GMT http://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/cool-hunting/category/Bizarre-Global-Trends 120 30 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mama-movie (TrendHunter.com) To celebrate the launch of the MAMA movie—a supernatural horror flick—in London, England, UK's Universal Pictures is setting up a creepy one night terror-filled stay at the Holiday...]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:12:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mama-movie http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-birds-unique-proposal-ideas (TrendHunter.com) “Will you marry me” is probably the last thing you’d expect to read on a game of Angry Birds, but the girlfriend of a die-hard Angry Birds gamer received a pleasant surprise on her tablet when...]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 11:57:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-birds-unique-proposal-ideas http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-inclusive-divorce (TrendHunter.com) Divorce can be a messy event, especially if there are children involved. Wevorce has come to the rescue with an all-inclusive divorce service. For a one time flat fee of $3,500 - $15,000, ...]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 15:35:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-inclusive-divorce http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-design-fun-art (TrendHunter.com) A bright yellow rubber duck—this one being 16 meters in height—is probably the last thing you would expect to see floating among the colorless ships and fishing boats of Hong Kong’s Victoria...]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 15:06:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-design-fun-art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatpack-childrens-desk (TrendHunter.com) The Iko children's desk is an amazing tool that will help revolutionize the way children collaborate. This is a beautiful piece of furniture that goes well in any classroom. The designer had...]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:29:01 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatpack-childrens-desk http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-to-spend-it-april-2013 (TrendHunter.com) The How To Spend It April 2013 A Taste of the Orient editorial will showcase the ensembles of stylist Ann Shore. Shore chose to address the fashionable Eastern theme in an opulent manner, worn here...]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:50:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-to-spend-it-april-2013 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizarre-laws (TrendHunter.com) Just in case you were confused about where the law stood on issues like harassing big foot, proper lama grazing or plant-watering procedures, this odd infographic made by Best Paralegal Schools...]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:25:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizarre-laws http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/wondrous-patti-wilson-stylings (TrendHunter.com) These wondrous Patti Wilson stylings come of the critically acclaimed fashion editor and stylist. Wilson has been recognized for her work at the headquarters of Vogue Germany, Numero Magazine,...]]> Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:26:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/wondrous-patti-wilson-stylings http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/kfc-trends (TrendHunter.com) KFC is a fast food company specializing in fried delights and has been around for nearly an entire century, so it's understandable that during this time some pretty bizarre KFC innovations...]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 07:00:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/kfc-trends http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/vintage-branding (TrendHunter.com) Vintage branding is a great way to differentiate a product from the herd of modern looking and over-the-top packaging found on the shelf. It has a quaint and minimalist appeal that many customers...]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:34:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/vintage-branding http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odd-animal-art (TrendHunter.com) This odd animal art captures animals in post-apocalyptic settings that suggest the future of the human condition. Martin Wittfooth captures this by using animals instead of humans. This Brooklyn...]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:14:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odd-animal-art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2013-nike-air-jordan-5-retro (TrendHunter.com) The 2013 Nike Air Jordan 5 Retro ‘Oreo' sneakers are the perfect new edition to Michael Jordan's athleticwear empire. The fierce monochromatic kicks celebrate the 23rd anniversary...]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:13:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2013-nike-air-jordan-5-retro http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/military-mind-control-helmet (TrendHunter.com) The concept of a military mind control helmet is of slight cause for concern, but it is also extremely interesting. DARPA is looking into the installation of transcranial ultra sonic mind control...]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:19:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/military-mind-control-helmet http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onion-burger (TrendHunter.com) A good onion burger can be a thing of beauty, but what if you liked onions so much that you wanted a burger that was more onion than every other ingredient combined? A Japanese Burger King...]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:50:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onion-burger http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aufschnitt (TrendHunter.com) Berlin-based company Aufschnitt offers those who love cold cuts a range of cushions that replicate meats and sausages. We all know Germans love their sausage dishes and frankfurters, but these...]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:44:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aufschnitt http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transplantations (TrendHunter.com) Using several control groups of tadpoles as well as one group that underwent eyeball transplantations, scientists discovered that they could successfully relocate eyes to different parts of the body....]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 02:50:01 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transplantations http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reindeer-sledding (TrendHunter.com) Welcome to Lapland, Finland where reindeer sledding is all the rage. Lapland is Finland’s northern most province and is home to plenty of reindeer. Since humans are crafty (and because Santa...]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:26:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reindeer-sledding http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemo-storm-update (TrendHunter.com) The Nemo storm update shows that many are still buried in snow, but you can still look chic while enduring the blizzard of 2013. Great for avoiding old man winter, the blanket chair combines best...]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:46:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemo-storm-update http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powersaving-charger (TrendHunter.com) When it's cloudy outside and the solar-powered charger isn't going to cut it, the Epiphany onE Puck power-saving charger will save the day. Not only is it a great way to save money on...]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:40:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powersaving-charger http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launderette (TrendHunter.com) This ultra-trendy Splash Launderette in Barcelona, Spain redefines the concept of laundry waits and leaves no room for mediocre with its neon interior lights and its overall night club feel. The...]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:29:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launderette http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/condom-delivery (TrendHunter.com) If I didn't actually know for a fact that Durex's condom delivery service was real, I'd swear that it was an internet hoax or perhaps just a funny commercial. But no, it's...]]> Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:12:01 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/condom-delivery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicola-odemann (TrendHunter.com) Photographer Nicola Odemann has captured the deep, pensive side of her subjects in her portfolio. The artist works alongside natural landscapes only, enabling her to capture breathtaking images of...]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:19:01 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicola-odemann http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/yard-decor (TrendHunter.com) Yard decor is an integral part of the great American dream. The vision of a suburban house with a nice lawn, picket fence and a powerful barbecue has been sensationalized in cinema and enacted for...]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:25:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/yard-decor http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/water-spas (TrendHunter.com) Water spas have been a fantastic form of relaxation and release for humanity since the discovery of hot springs. It’s no wonder we've mimicked this idea and adapted it as a marketable product....]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:33:26 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/water-spas http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rentafriend-programs (TrendHunter.com) Making new friends isn’t easy, especially if you find yourself in a new city or country. Whether in Japan or North America or elsewhere in the world, those who need some company can rent a friend...]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:17:01 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rentafriend-programs http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-chess (TrendHunter.com) Chess is one of the most popular games of all time, but it can be a little dry if you don’t play it with these extreme super chess rules, as demonstrated by BBC Comedy. Why would you stick to...]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:07:33 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-chess http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detailed-maze (TrendHunter.com) If finding pathways through a labyrinth of dead ends and decision-forcing forks is your idea of a good time, then this detailed maze is perfect for you. The maze is the result of seven years of...]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:46:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detailed-maze http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitation-photography (TrendHunter.com) These surreal captures are the latest editions to the Internet craze of levitation photography. Taken by Jeff Cheong and Jayden Tan, who work at an advertising agency in Singapore, these images are...]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 10:00:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitation-photography http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-shirt (TrendHunter.com) Whether it be of cats or gadgets, many have obsessions of some sort, but I have yet to see any who have an obsession quite like the ‘The Gold Man of Pimpri’ who has recently unveiled a 22-karat...]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:45:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-shirt http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felix-deac (TrendHunter.com) Felix Deac is a Romanian artist whose speciality lies in creating hyperrealistic and disturbing recreations of human skin, complete with hair, moles, and a flesh-like substance. Looking through...]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 22:31:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felix-deac