http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Bizarre Global Trends en Copyright 2009 2009-07-14T00:19:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donkey-nba ]]> (TrendHunter.com) While we see fierce battles on the basketball court in the NBA, another special type of court game is also attracting people's attention in Ohio--the Donkey NBA. The Donkey NBA started during the Depression… Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Sports and Sports Equipment Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre Social Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donkey-nba 2009-07-01T12:29:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-tattoos-geeky-shapes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) People from all over the world are obsessed with Tetris—you name it and it’s been made in a Tetris version. The images in the above gallery feature nerdy tattoos (especially the heart tattoo) and uber… Technology Trends and Gadgets Video Games and Consoles Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-tattoos-geeky-shapes 2009-06-26T12:09:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitting-flesh-dmy-berlin-design-festival ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The ‘Sitting Flesh’ slab of meat was recently displayed at the 2009 DMY Berlin Design Festival. Created by a German studio, these meaty art pieces are actually upholstered seat cushions. Playing on the… Modern Art and Design Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitting-flesh-dmy-berlin-design-festival 2009-06-23T21:29:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-gravity-weddings-a-new-york-couple ]]> (TrendHunter.com) New York couple Noah Fulmore and Erin Finnegan are the first to get married in zero gravity. The wedding was held in a flight simulator, like the ones astronauts use to experience zero gravity space walks.… Lifestyle Trends Wedding Trends Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-gravity-weddings-a-new-york-couple 2009-06-23T13:59:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-4-years-global-inking-trip-of-lars-krutak-tattoo-resaerching-arround-th ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I recently found a great article about Lars Krutak and the Discovery Channel's new series 'The Tattoo Hunter' in Wildcat's Expand Magazine. Lars Krutak is a tattoo anthropologist; in 'The Tattoo Hunter,'… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-4-years-global-inking-trip-of-lars-krutak-tattoo-resaerching-arround-th 2009-06-21T10:29:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tg-gold-super-markt ]]> (TrendHunter.com) German company TG Gold Super Markt recently announced that they would supply gold in vending machine form to sell in 500 locations across Germany, including airports and train stations. The gold vending… Business Trends Luxury Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tg-gold-super-markt 2009-06-18T21:29:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimberley-vlaminck-star-tattoo ]]> (TrendHunter.com) 18-year-old Belgium native Kimberley Vlaminck is suing her tattoo artist Rouslan Toumaniantz for £10,000 after he tattooed 56 stars on her face when she allegedly only asked for three. Kimberley Vlaminck… Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimberley-vlaminck-star-tattoo 2009-06-18T17:39:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bagpiper-rob-calder ]]> (TrendHunter.com) On June 9th, a man named Rob Calder began his six week journey across the US, playing his bagpipes to remind many Americans of their Scottish heritage. Calder, 32, will be traveling from New York to… Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Travel Hot Spots Social Trends Charity Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bagpiper-rob-calder 2009-06-17T13:19:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yak-skiing-ever-herd-of-it-before ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Dreamed up by Tibetian Peter Dorje as a feather to add into the cap of extreme sports enthusiasts who have done everything, the totally unique concept of yak skiing is available for the mad and the brave… Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yak-skiing-ever-herd-of-it-before 2009-06-14T16:49:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-girl-drool-spit-sale-banned-from-chinese-auction-site ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Claiming that saliva collected from pretty teenage girls is a tonic, a man set about to make his fortune on the Chinese equivalent of eBay, Taobao.com. The site removed the product after receiving complaints… Marketing Strategy Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-girl-drool-spit-sale-banned-from-chinese-auction-site 2009-06-14T11:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/11-big-iideas-inspired-by-sumo-wrestling ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The popularity of Sumo Wrestling outside Japan may have taken a back seat to mixed martial arts and professional team sports, but not to the extent that it isn’t well publicized. The combination of custom… Marketing Strategy Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/11-big-iideas-inspired-by-sumo-wrestling 2009-06-12T13:59:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renting-people-fake-family ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Getting married but can’t afford to fly out your family and friends? Don't have anyone to invite in the first place? In Japan, there’s a solution for that: family rentals! For those in need of a fake… Lifestyle Trends Wedding Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Regional Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renting-people-fake-family 2009-06-08T23:40:56Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-doughnut-day ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It’s time to loosen up those belts a few notches because today is National Doughnut Day! This glorious sugar-filled holiday may not get you the day off work, but it may get you some free doughnuts. Krispy… Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-doughnut-day 2009-06-05T16:39:16Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/mysteries-air-france-flight-447 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Mystery is something that irks the human soul, so its no wonder the Air France Flight 447 story is getting so much attention. We all have a little insatiable curiosity inside of us, so when Air France… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/mysteries-air-france-flight-447 2009-06-02T13:10:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-blonde-latvia ]]> (TrendHunter.com) 500 Blonde women will be walking the streets of Latvia on Sunday in hopes of making Latvians forget about the economic crisis. The day will continue with a fashion show, concert, and a blonde gold tournament.… Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-blonde-latvia 2009-05-30T18:44:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/record-breaking-lobster ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A new world record attempt for the largest crustacean roll will be made by a Portland, Oregon neighborhood association. This group of creative cooks will attempt to make the Guinness Book of World Records… Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/record-breaking-lobster 2009-05-27T14:12:19Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-traditions-annual-cheese-rolling-and-wake-in-england ]]> (TrendHunter.com) In jolly old England there is an event known as “Cheese Rolling and Wake” that is too good to be true. This annual tradition involves participants throwing themselves down a hill in pursuit of cheese.… Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-traditions-annual-cheese-rolling-and-wake-in-england 2009-05-26T05:57:37Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guerrilla-labelers-get-a-surprise-in-your-grocery-store-during-shop-drop-mo ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Shop Drop Montreal is currently underway and you might just find a little surprise in your next trip to the grocery store. Shop Dropping is when a collection of artists come together and replace labels… Modern Art and Design Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guerrilla-labelers-get-a-surprise-in-your-grocery-store-during-shop-drop-mo 2009-05-22T11:58:31Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/10-crazy-nyc-sightings-from-nudes-in-the-street-to-extreme-publicity-stunts ]]> (TrendHunter.com) New York is truly the city that never sleeps! From nude advertising, to crazy publicity stunts and PETA protests, there is always something going on in NYC. If you are planning on travelling to the Big… Naughty Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Travel Hot Spots Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/10-crazy-nyc-sightings-from-nudes-in-the-street-to-extreme-publicity-stunts 2009-05-22T01:13:38Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/top-blogs ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Whether you have a blog or not, chances are you are obsessed with someone else’s. Now more than ever, people have the option to read blogs that specifically fit their niche interests. For example, Trey… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Music Movies and Media Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/top-blogs 2009-05-21T09:59:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elizabeth-adeney ]]> (TrendHunter.com) She's been married and divorced, a business woman, and now 66-year-old Elizabeth Adeney is about to be a mother. At 8 months pregnant, Elizabeth Adeney is about to become the oldest woman in UK history… Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elizabeth-adeney 2009-05-19T11:14:13Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-land-theme-park ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Love Land sex theme park is finally ready to open its doors in China. Gearing up for its grand opening in October, this adult amusement park already has everyone talking. While of course there are… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Naughty Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Travel Hot Spots http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-land-theme-park 2009-05-16T21:18:41Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/h1n1-fashion ]]> (TrendHunter.com) H1N1, or Swine Flu for us commoners, has taken over our television news reports; as a result, H1N1 fashion has similarly gone mainstream. From masks to t-shirts, swine flu has gone from flu epidemic… Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/h1n1-fashion 2009-05-13T14:14:20Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-case-anti-theft1 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Old school and new school come together with these 45’s cassette iPod cases that are useful in disguising your iPod and preventing theft. There are 45 reused cassette styles to choose from and your iPod… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Cool Gadgets and Gifts Pop Culture and Internet Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-case-anti-theft1 2009-05-13T01:59:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archilles-piercing-mr-tetanuss-extreme-body-mod ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This extreme Achilles piercing just goes to show that people will pierce anything. The pictures here are of an Achilles ‘piercing’ on a performance artist called Mr. Tetanus (you could not make a better… Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archilles-piercing-mr-tetanuss-extreme-body-mod 2009-05-10T22:59:53Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalized-human-beings-the-furry-movement-gets-bigger-in-germany ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Furry movement is an interesting phenomenon getting increasing popular in Germany. At conventions, hybrid creatures that look like a cross between humans and animals walk around, thanks to a DIY animal… Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalized-human-beings-the-furry-movement-gets-bigger-in-germany 2009-05-10T10:00:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaky-circus-art-available-from-circusmuseam.nl ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Circus Museum is an Internet image bank storing thousands of posters, photos and prints which were used to advertise freak shows and circuses between about 1880 and 1930. The prints can be ordered in a… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Modern Art and Design Trends Home Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaky-circus-art-available-from-circusmuseam.nl 2009-05-10T09:40:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/images-of-satan-peter-beste-norwegian-black-metal ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Photographer Peter Beste has documented the culture around Norwegian Black Metal, a violent subculture which emerged in the early 1990’s that is based in Satanism and extreme heavy metal. Some members… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/images-of-satan-peter-beste-norwegian-black-metal 2009-05-09T15:19:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-bones-casa-batllo ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The House of Bones is located in Spain, and is commonly referred to as Casa Batlló, or Casa dels ossos by the locals. This building of bones features some of Antonio Gaudi’s finest work, and is known… Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-bones-casa-batllo 2009-05-06T22:39:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lizardman-career-making-body-modifications ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Lizardman is clearly desperate for attention and fame; as he really has gone to body modification extremes, I will indulge him this time. As you just may have guessed from the title, Lizardman has… Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lizardman-career-making-body-modifications 2009-05-04T13:00:58Z