http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Unique and Bizarre en Copyright 2009 2009-07-21T06:00:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-art-chris-ryniak ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Cute, creepy or downright weird, Chris Ryniak’s little monster critters will have you exclaiming “Oooh!”, “Awww!” and “Ewww!” Ryniak’s collection features many different mediums including paintings, images… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Modern Art Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-art-chris-ryniak 2009-07-21T02:49:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-splatter-tattoos-amanda-wachob ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Amanda Wachob has done something few artists have dared to do - ventured from cloth to skin with her impressive paint-splattered tattoo art. The New York-born artist has done some spectacularly innovative… Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-splatter-tattoos-amanda-wachob 2009-07-21T00:29:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/25-hideous-innovations ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Good has evil, right has wrong, Ginger kids have the sun (I would know) and pretty has ugly. It would be unreasonable to assume that everything HAS to look good. I am out to prove to you that it is not… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Style and Fashion Trends Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/25-hideous-innovations 2009-07-21T00:19:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blind-seeing-eye-dogs-the-peepo-gps-device ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Peepo GPS Device opens up a whole new world previously unavailable to the blind, allowing them to explore beyond their usual day-to-day boundaries. With the help of this device and a trusty canine… Business Trends Retail Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blind-seeing-eye-dogs-the-peepo-gps-device 2009-07-20T23:59:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sillyconductor ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Maneki Neko, known for Europeans and Americans as the Lucky or Fortune Cat, is a common Japanese figure, believed to bring good fortune to its owner. But for the Romanian artist Silly Conductor, the… Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sillyconductor 2009-07-20T23:19:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/costumed-ideas-halloween-costumes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It may be months and months away, but Halloween is one of the best holidays by far. October 31st gives everyone a reason to decorate like a madman, spook their friends and dress up as something or someone… Celebrity News Celebrity Fashion Pop Culture and Internet Trends Naughty Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/costumed-ideas-halloween-costumes 2009-07-20T21:09:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-urination-p.i.s.s.-drunks ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Hypothetically, let’s say you're a guy walking home from the bar after a long night of drinking and are in need of a washroom - badly. There are no public washrooms in sight. The only option? Pee in the… Lifestyle Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-urination-p.i.s.s.-drunks 2009-07-20T20:39:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/false-perspective-wedding-photos ]]> (TrendHunter.com) These false perspective wedding photos intentionally trick the eye; in the gallery above, the bride and groom are alternately turned into Lilliputian versions of themselves. Girls are always dreaming… Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Wedding Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Special Features http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/false-perspective-wedding-photos 2009-07-20T09:29:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/kinetic-energy-innovations ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This cluster of kinetic energy innovations ranges from fat-burning phones charged by your own bouncing around to the hand-crank mobile phones gaining a following by outdoor adventure enthusiasts who often… Technology Trends and Gadgets Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/kinetic-energy-innovations 2009-07-20T02:09:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/bloody ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Horror movie-style gore is frequently used throughout the advertising world to induce shock and thereby grab attention, but these bloody innovations prove that gore isn't limited to just advertising. From… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/bloody 2009-07-19T21:49:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jun-yasumoto-phyto-purification-bathroom ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Jun Yasumoto's Phyto-Purification Bathroom is a conceptual system that turns your shower into a mini-ecosystem. The design is a clever take on the water-saving conundrum that relies on plants to do its… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Home Trends Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jun-yasumoto-phyto-purification-bathroom 2009-07-19T20:59:53Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nooka-watch-perfume ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Nooka’s new fragrance smells like watches. That’s right; the trendy company noted for hip, fun timepieces has taken the dive into the perfume category with this conceptual scent. They have hired professional… Style and Fashion Trends Watches Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nooka-watch-perfume 2009-07-19T20:49:53Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeongche-yoon-ipse ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you imagine driving in a world where other cars are fish or submarines, you have the gist of Jeongche Yoon’s ‘IPSE’ concept. This bad boy is an accident waiting to happen, but it’s still awesome. According… Technology Trends and Gadgets Audio Visual and Home Theater Auto and Motor Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeongche-yoon-ipse 2009-07-19T20:19:53Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drunk-people-doing-yoga ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This gallery of drunk people doing yoga proves that despite popular perception, individuals under the influence are actually more in tune with their bodies than one might imagine. Each asana is paired… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Viral Humor and Comedy Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drunk-people-doing-yoga 2009-07-19T15:29:53Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabien-cappello-typing-the-sound-typewriter-piano ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Fabien Cappello has effectively turned retro typewriters into pianos with his 'Typing the Sound' project with Yamaha. Cappello has rigged these retro typewriters so that when each key is pressed it emits… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Audio Visual and Home Theater Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Modern Art and Design Trends DIY Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabien-cappello-typing-the-sound-typewriter-piano 2009-07-19T14:19:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/jello ]]> (TrendHunter.com) There are a handful of brands that have been so fantastic at what they do that their brand name has become synonymous with the actual product or service that they offer, like Jell-O (or jello), Post-It,… Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Unique and Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/jello 2009-07-19T14:09:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/augmented-reality-hologram ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I’ve been reading a lot about augmented reality and hologram technology lately, and it’s an exciting glimpse into our future. Hologram business cards and augmented reality video games have already crossed… Technology Trends and Gadgets Audio Visual and Home Theater Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/augmented-reality-hologram 2009-07-19T13:19:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-gaga-rocks-kermit-the-frog ]]> (TrendHunter.com) When I saw this video of Lady GaGa in a Kermit the Frog jacket while sitting for an interview with a German television station, I couldn't help thinking that I'd seen that look before. It turns out that… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Style and Fashion Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-gaga-rocks-kermit-the-frog 2009-07-19T10:29:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/potato ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The humble potato is revered as a staple in our diets, but there's far more to this starch than just sustenance. The potato is also a material that can be used for biodegradable cutlery and rain coats;… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/potato 2009-07-19T02:49:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/pop-culture-tattoos-michael-jackson ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The wave of tattoos that emerged after Michael Jackson's death got me thinking about the plethora of pop culture tattoos we've featured at TrendHunter.com. This slideshow aims to showcase some of the best… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/pop-culture-tattoos-michael-jackson 2009-07-18T23:39:28Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porta-hedge-smudge-studio ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Porta Hedge is a camouflaged hideout and neighborhood surveillance fort on wheels. Designed by Justin Shull, the mobile unit is covered with recycled artificial Christmas trees and is solar powered.… Modern Art and Design Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porta-hedge-smudge-studio 2009-07-18T20:39:10Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wieners-declare-mutiny-in-wisconsin ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It's barbecue season, and hundreds of wieners declared mutiny on an Oscar Mayer truck headed for a wienie roast in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. As a result, the truck crashed into the deck and garage of… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Life Stages Trends for Boomers Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wieners-declare-mutiny-in-wisconsin 2009-07-18T20:29:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pig-cheng ]]> (TrendHunter.com) While swimming with pigs in the Bahamas, underwater photographer Eric Cheng took these remarkable images. The once domestic swine are now feral and run wild in the sandy beaches and water of the Caribbean.… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pig-cheng 2009-07-18T19:29:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/nail-innovations ]]> (TrendHunter.com) 'Nails' is a term that can be used differently for men and women. This cluster explores different uses of nails, from fingernail cameras and disappearing nail polish to art made of nails and bent nail… Celebrity News Celebrity Products Style and Fashion Trends Cosmetics and Beauty Trends Unique and Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/nail-innovations 2009-07-18T17:19:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomas-james-palumbo ]]> (TrendHunter.com) James Palumbo’s ‘Tomas’ book illustrates an intense reportage of our times with the rhythm that captures the reflective period in his life. It’s a psychologically thrilling tale examining the depths of… Celebrity News Celebrity Products Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomas-james-palumbo 2009-07-18T16:59:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diego-stocco-music-from-a-tree ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Diego Stocco is a mastermind of avant-garde musical composition; the video and gallery above are from his latest project, "Music From a Tree." For "Music From a Tree," Diego Stocco turned a tree in his… Environmental Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diego-stocco-music-from-a-tree 2009-07-18T16:09:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/brass-knuckles ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Nothing says old-school badass like a pair of brass knuckles, and the designs in this slideshow prove how versatile these hand protectors are. Take the coffee cups and handbags below, for example, which… Modern Art and Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/brass-knuckles 2009-07-18T15:49:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/unreadable-watch ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you already have a hard time telling time, then this cluster may just confuse you even more. The collection of watches below are unreadable, and need serious decoding and deciphering methods. From… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Style and Fashion Trends Watches Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/unreadable-watch 2009-07-18T14:49:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/piggy-bank ]]> (TrendHunter.com) These money-saving methods all involve piggy banks. In a time where money is hard to make, it is important to know how to save. These 15 piggy banks give you many options on how to keep your money safe… Life Stages Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/piggy-bank 2009-07-18T12:39:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-detective ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Not only can The Energy Detective help families do their part to conserve resources, it can also help prevent that shock they receive when they open their electricity bills. The Energy Detective is actually… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Environmental Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-detective 2009-07-18T10:49:59Z