These mints for all occasions feature the likenesses of famous and infamous figures like William Shakespeare, Barack Obama, Jesus Christ, George Bush, and the Invisible Man.
With comical names such as "National Ebarassmints," "Indictmints" and "Impeachmints," these tasty treats are some of the creative gifts created by the Unemployed Philosophers’ Guild. The UPG donates part of their profits to such charities as CJA (The Center For Justice and Accountability), Women for Afghan Women, Doctors Without Borders, New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, and Kids For A Better Future.
Gag Political Mints
Freshen Your Breath with 'Indictmints,' 'Impeachmints' or 'National Embarrassm
Trend Themes
1. Political Novelty Products - There is a trend in creating comedic, satirical, and ironic products that feature political figures.
2. Charity-driven Marketing - A trend in marketing includes donating a portion of profits to certain charities.
3. Humorous Political Commentary - There is a trend in social commentary that pokes fun at political figures and their actions.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can leverage the trend in political novelty products by creating unique food and drink items linked to popular politicians or political events.
2. Retail - The retail industry can tap into the trend of humorous political commentary by offering politically themed merchandise, such as t-shirts, mugs, and stickers.
3. Non-profit - Non-profit organizations can work with companies that donate to charities to raise awareness and funds for important causes, such as the ones supported by Unemployed Philosophers' Guild.