Here Are 8 Movies That Started Real World Trends That Got A Lot Of Attention From The Public

These 8 movies actually set off trends in the real world that proves just how impactful the media is.

Daphnie

• Published in Interesting
• February 16, 2023

We are back again with a post that will be diving into 8 movies that set off trends in the real world. We see stuff in movies all the time that may or may not make sense in the real world, but these movies actually did make something happen.

Whether it's fashion trends, food trends, travel trends, or some other type of trend, there's always something new in movies to look at. It's always cool when something that's been put in a movie actually makes it as a trend in the real world and that's exactly what we'll be discussing today.

We love seeing what fashion trends, food trends, slang, or other types of trends are used during movies and television shows that people take on in today's world. We try to do a lot in movies for them to feel like it's a totally different world, timeline, or just area of time.

So we're going to dive in and check out 8 movies that started viral trends that actually ended up in the real world and changed how we were living. So without further ado, let's dive in and check out these trends that ended up making their way into our everyday lives here.

1. Requests For Information About The Navy’s Aviation Program Increased After ‘Top Gun’

Reports say that after Top Gun was released, a lot of people called to ask about the Navy's Aviation Program and inquired about things mentioned in the movie.

2. Reese’s Pieces Sales Skyrocketed After ‘E.T.’

In the 1982 drama film, Elliot can be seen feeding E.T. Reese's Pieces candy. Reportedly, Reese's Pieces candy increased in sales by 65% the month after the release of the movie.

3. Etch A Sketch Sales Increased After ‘Toy Story 2’

Toy Story has mentioned a lot of different toys across their movies, but one recent addition was the Etch a Sketch. It was a pretty popular toy but the sales increased in 1999 after Toy Story 2 featured one in its movie.

4. Torn, Off-The-Shoulder Sweatshirts Became Popular After ‘Flashdance’

Flashdance actually created a few different fashion trends that stayed once the film was over. This cut, off the shoulder sweatshirt look was definitely one that grew in popularity after the film came out.

5. Shawarma Sales Increased In Some Areas After ‘The Avengers’

In 2012, The Avengers presented a post-credits scene in which Iron Man, Thor, Black Widow, and enjoyed some hard-earned shawarma after defeating Loki and the Chitauri. As revealed by TMZ, at least one restaurant in the Los Angeles area saw an uptick in sales correlating to the movie.

6. The .44 Magnum Became Popular Only After ‘Dirty Harry’

The gun .44 Magnum actually gained popularity after the movie Dirty Harry was released and it was seen used in there. This gun was already pretty popular because it was said to be the most powerful at the time, but the sales and popularity definitely increased after Dirty Harry.

7. Sales Of Mini Coopers Increased After The Remake Of ‘The Italian Job’

The 2003 remake of The Italian Job featured many Mini Cooper vehicles. This actually increased the sales and demand for Mini Coopers after they were featured heavily in this movie.

8. Speeding Tickets Jumped In One County After The Release Of Three ‘Fast & Furious’ Films

The Fast & Furious film is one film that started the love for racing, cars, and using street racing as a way of community. With that being said, one county in New York actually saw a rise in speeding tickets.

This really proves that movies have a huge effect on people, and they can even affect the trends that are here in the real world. It's no secret that the media has a huge impact on what we do, see, and what trends, but this is a clear representation of just how much of an effect it can have on us.

Did these movies affect you?

Daphnie