It's incredible how many poo-themed products exist on the market today. This golden little trinket is a Japanese charm meant to bring its owner luck. The coil of anime-style poop is fastened to a red chain and is, according to photos, intended to be used as a cell phone, PDA charm or to bring a little gaming luck attached to your Wii-mote.
Each culture is different. There seem to be no horseshoes in the pile, so the only other expression that comes to mind is "sh*t out of luck." On the other hand, many do have the superstition that a bird, particularly a pigeon, bombing your head or shoulder is supposed to bring luck too.
The Lucky Golden Poo can be bought from ThinkGeek for $3.99 - $4.99.
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Trend Themes
1. Poo-themed Products - The trend of creating poo-themed products continues, with potential for disruption in the novelty gift industry.
2. Cultural Superstitions - Exploration of cultural beliefs and superstitions presents opportunities for innovation in the cultural tourism industry.
3. Charm Accessories - The popularity of charm accessories presents opportunities for businesses to create unique and quirky wearable products.
Industry Implications
1. Novelty Gift - The novelty gift industry can capitalize on the trend of poo-themed products and create unique and humorous gift items.
2. Cultural Tourism - The exploration of cultural beliefs and superstitions can lead to the development of tourism packages and experiences for travelers.
3. Fashion Accessories - The charm accessory trend presents opportunities for fashion and accessory companies to create unique, whimsical products.