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Haunting Hotel Pranks

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Bert Kreischer Leaves Surprises for Housecleaning Staff

— April 25, 2011 — Pop Culture
Comedian Bert Kreischer has created a unique way to leave his mark at the hotels at which he stays.

Through leaving works of "art," Bert Kreischer manages to creep out the staff with eerie creations. The comedian does not destroy any of the hotel, but takes toiletries and towels and forms sculptures. One piece, which engulfed the toilet, was composed of towels and blood, forming a fanged porcelain monster. The best of Kreischer, in my opinion, is the outline of a body on the floor.

Bert Kreischer says of the art, "“I am long gone by the time anyone from the hotel sees my 'art', but I always leave a generous tip and never destroy anything or create anything that would be a hassle to put back together in a matter of seconds."
Trend Themes
1. Hotel Room Pranksters - There is an opportunity to create a platform for pranksters to showcase their harmless but hilarious hotel room pranks on social media.
2. Toiletry Sculptures - Hotel toiletry providers can introduce unique and creative products to satisfy customers’ artistic urges and to minimize waste caused by travelers taking toiletries home.
3. Remote Art Creations - Remote artists can collaborate with hotel guests to create unique art pieces in hotel rooms using only available materials.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Hotels can offer customized guest experiences by introducing packages that cater to guests with eccentric tastes and sensibilities, such as Kreischer's penchant for harmless pranks.
2. Toiletries - Toiletry manufacturers can tap into guests’ creative streaks by introducing artistic and unique products while minimizing waste.
3. Art - Hotels can collaborate with local or remote artists to create unique art pieces that can vary depending on the guest's artistic preferences.
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