This Chestburster in a Can is a Perfect Sci-Fi April Fool's Alien Prank
Andrew Sztein — April 1, 2013 — Unique
References: thinkgeek & laughingsquid
This alien prank brings back fond memories of the horrfying scene in the 1979 classic 'Alien,' when a blood thirsty parasitic creature gruesomely emerges from the chest of a hapless space trucker.
You can relive that terrifying moment in a hilarious fashion over and over again this April Fool's day with the 'Chestburster-in-a-Can,' a must for any fan of sci-fi horror or anyone looking for a good alien prank. What really makes this prank shine is the attention to detail. From the reference to cornbread from 'Aliens' to the Weyland-Yutani logo on the side of the can, this is clearly a toy made by Alien fans for Alien fans.
As the ThinkGeek page for the product perfectly puts it, "The chestburster is plush with an internal spring, so it won't hurt too much if it accidentally hits them in the face, so it's a great way to haze the new recruit, spice up the officer's mess, and create general havoc in small, dark ships where crew members keep disappearing only to be replaced by bubbling pools of acidic blood and drool. Fun!"
You can relive that terrifying moment in a hilarious fashion over and over again this April Fool's day with the 'Chestburster-in-a-Can,' a must for any fan of sci-fi horror or anyone looking for a good alien prank. What really makes this prank shine is the attention to detail. From the reference to cornbread from 'Aliens' to the Weyland-Yutani logo on the side of the can, this is clearly a toy made by Alien fans for Alien fans.
As the ThinkGeek page for the product perfectly puts it, "The chestburster is plush with an internal spring, so it won't hurt too much if it accidentally hits them in the face, so it's a great way to haze the new recruit, spice up the officer's mess, and create general havoc in small, dark ships where crew members keep disappearing only to be replaced by bubbling pools of acidic blood and drool. Fun!"
Trend Themes
1. Sci-fi Pranks - Capitalizing on the popularity of science fiction, there is a trend in creating prank products related to iconic sci-fi movies and shows.
2. Attention to Detail - Consumers are increasingly drawn to products that demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, such as the 'Chestburster-in-a-Can' with its accurate references and logos from the 'Alien' franchise.
3. Nostalgic Entertainment - There is a trend towards creating products that allow consumers to relive nostalgic moments from beloved movies, like the 'Chestburster-in-a-Can' which invokes memories of the iconic scene in 'Alien'.
Industry Implications
1. Prank Products - The market for prank products is evolving as consumers seek unique and memorable ways to prank their friends and family.
2. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers have an opportunity to cater to sci-fi enthusiasts and capitalize on the demand for collectible items that pay homage to popular movie franchises.
3. Nostalgic Merchandise - The entertainment merchandise industry has the potential to tap into the nostalgia trend by creating products that allow fans to recreate iconic moments from their favorite movies and shows.
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