http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Pranks and Hoaxes en Copyright 2009 2009-07-19T16:19:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hammer-pants-flash-mob-santa-monica-blvd ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you missed the Hammer Pants Flash Mob in an LA clothing store earlier this month, you're in luck, because another baggy-gold-pants-wearing crew just invaded urban California, and the second video is… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Viral Videos Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hammer-pants-flash-mob-santa-monica-blvd 2009-06-19T00:49:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/construction-site-monsters-university-student-gets-charged ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Joseph Carnevale, a North Carolina State University student, was recently charged for creating a monster out of construction site materials. The hilarious creation was not funny to North Carolina officials,… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Modern Art and Design Trends Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/construction-site-monsters-university-student-gets-charged 2009-06-15T20:00:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toilet-monster ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This Toilet Monster, or Bog Monster, is an awesome prank to play on your roommates or the women in your life who keep complaining about the toilet seat being left up. The Toilet Monster suctions to the… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toilet-monster 2009-06-15T19:19:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bringing-it-back-home-banksy-exhibition-in-bristol-uk ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Subversive and anonymous artist Banksy has mounted his largest exhibition to date. Better known for his outrageous, illegal graffiti that has turned up in countries around the world, the artist has never… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bringing-it-back-home-banksy-exhibition-in-bristol-uk 2009-06-13T13:49:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Luxury-Necklaces-Naught-Nicole-Locher-Humor-Accessories ]]> (TrendHunter.com) French designing minx Nicole Locher is at it again, as her line of necklaces and pendants she describes as “perversion with a touch of class,” continues on with her theme of assumed innocence in her creations,… Style and Fashion Trends Jewelry and Accessories Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Luxury-Necklaces-Naught-Nicole-Locher-Humor-Accessories 2009-06-08T12:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pics-from-last-night ]]> (TrendHunter.com) We’ve all seen the embarrassing aftermath of drunk picture-taking, and now My Drunk Pix has emerged to let these booze-fueled photos live on forever. Like TextsFromLastNight (see below), My Drunk Pix… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Music Movies and Media Viral Humor and Comedy Naughty Trends Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pics-from-last-night 2009-06-06T14:59:57Z 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/trends/twitter-hit ]]> (TrendHunter.com) There was a new game in town this week that was a total Twitter hit. It was called the Twitter Porn Name Game. The point of the game was for people in the Twitter world to let us know what their supposed… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-hit 2009-05-15T23:44:09Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ashton-kutcher-ted-turner ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Former "Punk'd" host Ashton Kutcher lived up to his pranking persona by pulling one over on CNN mogul Ted Turner. After a Twitter rivalry in which the men fought to reach 1 million followers first, Ashton… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Music Movies and Media Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ashton-kutcher-ted-turner 2009-05-15T18:14:25Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-sports-cars-pint-sized-power ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Who wouldn’t want to test drive one of these pint-sized classics? These micro mini supercars look like compressed versions of sportscars like a Porsche, Corvette and Ferrari. If only these ultra compact… Technology Trends and Gadgets Auto and Motor Trends Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-sports-cars-pint-sized-power 2009-05-14T21:29:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalistic-advertising ]]> (TrendHunter.com) An offbeat campaign surprised the guests of the annual Award Show of the Art Directors Club in Berlin, Germany on April 25, 2009. A real life ram promoted the unconventional mission of the agency, Future:headz,… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Viral Humor and Comedy Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalistic-advertising 2009-04-30T10:39:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borat-bikini-wanabes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Looks like the Mankini will be making a slash for a little while yet. These Borat wannabes are doing their best to sport the funky green mankini inspired by the famous fictional character created and portrayed… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Naughty Trends Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borat-bikini-wanabes 2009-04-30T00:59:52Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-tunes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The agency future:headz created a mixture of dub sounds and animal voices called the Animal Dub Chorus (another ADC). The unconventional beat became a live animated greeting card for all the guests attending… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Modern Art and Design Trends Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-tunes 2009-04-29T21:59:52Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-on-the-streets ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Two dummies pretending to have sex on the streets were staged as part of a guerrilla campaign titled, “Make love not Awards.’ They were placed around Germany’s capital to make a statement to guests of… Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media Publicity Stunts Naughty Trends Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-on-the-streets 2009-04-29T21:19:30Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-computer-screens-super-geeky-desktop-magic ]]> (TrendHunter.com) These invisible screens are a great trick to do on your background image, although their creator does not provide step-by-step instructions for the average Joe or Jill. I have a feeling that it involves… Technology Trends and Gadgets Computers and Laptops Modern Art and Design Trends Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-computer-screens-super-geeky-desktop-magic 2009-04-24T23:19:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10-hilariouse-toppings-the-sugar-coated-truth-about-wedding-cakes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) We covered arguing couple “toppings”, but these modern and life-imitating wedding cake toppers really made me smile. They are defiantly the imitation of new millennium couples. They feature examples like… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10-hilariouse-toppings-the-sugar-coated-truth-about-wedding-cakes 2009-04-21T02:59:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangerous-pranking ]]> (TrendHunter.com) There seems to be no end to the stupid things that people can do. The latest incidents of U.S commercial aircraft being targeted by green and red lasers is a good example of how unintelligent some pranksters… Technology Trends and Gadgets Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangerous-pranking 2009-04-19T01:39:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getting-punkd-over-twitter ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Popularity is paramount on Twitter. Ashton Kutcher recently realized that he has a lot of Twitter followers, almost as many as Britney Spears and CNN. At around 850,000 followers, Kutcher believes he is… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Music Movies and Media Viral Humor and Comedy Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getting-punkd-over-twitter 2009-04-14T15:19:26Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-worlds-10-false-perspective-posters-by-istvan-orosz ]]> (TrendHunter.com) “You never now whether you’re going up or not when climbing the stairs,” said MC Escher. His mind-twisting false perspective has inspired many artists, and his technique has been used in advertising, animation,… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Modern Art Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-worlds-10-false-perspective-posters-by-istvan-orosz 2009-04-03T18:19:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/The-Voynich-Manuscript-the-most-mysterious-book-of-all-time ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The book is said to be the most mysterious of all time, but could it be a hoax? Four centuries after its appearance in Europe, the Voynich Manuscript still interests researchers. With over 200 pages… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/The-Voynich-Manuscript-the-most-mysterious-book-of-all-time 2009-04-01T23:39:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credit-crench-bank ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It’s a sign of the times. Joining the ranks of the recession-ridden, a Colorado bank bought billboards featuring fake advertisements with the bank's real phone number. The marketing ploy, intended to capture… Business Trends Market Trends Marketing Strategy Billboards and Out of Home Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credit-crench-bank 2009-03-31T20:20:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/top-pranks-and-prank-ideas-for-april-fools-day ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Looking for the top pranks and prank ideas for April Fool’s Day? April 1st is my favorite day of the year, so I couldn't resist recreating this list. In short, it’s time to ‘get your prank on’ and… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/top-pranks-and-prank-ideas-for-april-fools-day 2009-03-31T11:54:40Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/This-will-be-one-of-the-most-watch-campaigns ]]> (TrendHunter.com) "The Fixer Show" is the newest commercial and marketing campaign full of funny pranks launched to promote Axe shower gel and body spray. This great production by Mekanism has both funky art direction and… Marketing Strategy Commercials and Videos Interactive Ads and Digital Media Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/This-will-be-one-of-the-most-watch-campaigns 2009-03-29T16:20:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Phallus-Penis-Large-Huge-Painting ]]> (TrendHunter.com) When 18-year-old Rory McInnes watched a television program last year about Google Earth, somehow it inspired him to paint a 60-foot phallus on the top of his parents' luxury home. Amazingly, Rory did… Naughty Trends Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Phallus-Penis-Large-Huge-Painting 2009-03-27T19:00:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celeb-famous-look-alikes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Someone with a lot more time on their hands than I have put together these look alike photos of celebs and public figures. I thought they did so well that I’d include them here. My favorite is the Pamela… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celeb-famous-look-alikes 2009-03-26T15:40:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punishing-frequent-farters-florida-teen-suspended-for-having-a-stinking-goo ]]> (TrendHunter.com) While some teens have the day off from school as punishment for doing drugs, getting in a fight or being truant, 15-year-old Jonathon Locked Jr. of Lakeland, Fl, has been suspended from school for passing… Life Stages Youth Trends Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punishing-frequent-farters-florida-teen-suspended-for-having-a-stinking-goo 2009-03-20T22:39:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-gum-cocktail-wienies-more-bad-food-ideas ]]> (TrendHunter.com) As bad as the Bubble Gum Cocktail Wienie idea sounds, it gets worse when coupled with the fact that the 16-piece can includes a simmering “red sauce.” The whole idea of a chewy hot dog that doesn’t dissolve… Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-gum-cocktail-wienies-more-bad-food-ideas 2009-03-20T14:19:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angelina-jolie-arrest-film-salt ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Angelina Jolie was seen getting arrested during the filming of her new action movie “Salt” and escorted handcuffed by NYPD’s finest—the entire force, to be precise. She is apparently considered dangerous,… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angelina-jolie-arrest-film-salt 2009-03-19T12:34:33Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-blogs-that-dont-exist-the-anti-blog-leaves-content-to-your-imagination ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Blogs embody the spirit of free speech, gossip, and information overload. The Anti Blog, however, is a loose framework for the blog that never was.  When you go to TheAntiBlog.com, it feels like the… Technology Trends and Gadgets Computers and Laptops Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-blogs-that-dont-exist-the-anti-blog-leaves-content-to-your-imagination 2009-03-10T16:19:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimp-this-bum-homeless-tim-edwards ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A controversial new website dubbed “Pimp This Bum!” has been a boon to homeless man Tim Edwards. When marketer Kevin Dolan approached Edwards about the idea, Edwards said he “roared with laughter” when… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Lifestyle Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimp-this-bum-homeless-tim-edwards 2009-03-08T13:59:58Z