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Spicy Lip Balm Pranks

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Wasabi Lip Balm Will Make for a Deliciously Cruel April Fool's Prank

— March 31, 2014 — Unique
You’ll be licking your lips at the thought of pranking someone with this especially cruel April Fool’s prank product — wasabi lip balm.

People reach for lip balm when their lips are dry, chapped and in need of relief; and there’s nothing quite like a quick dab of lip balm or chap stick to soothe your lips -- unless you’re unfortunate to have a friend who replaces your regular variety with wasabi lip balm.

Thankfully, the wasabi taste in the lip balm isn’t so strong as to make someone sick — the wasabi burn is minimal, so you don’t have to worry (too much) about your prank victims.

Many people enjoy a small amount of the spicy Asian condiment with a sushi meal, but even the most ardent wasabi fan is certain to unpleasantly surprised at being victimized by this spicy and cruel April Fool’s prank.
Trend Themes
1. Prank Products - There is an opportunity for companies to create prank products for April Fools' Day, which could potentially become popular year-round.
2. Novelty Lip Balms - Novelty lip balms, specifically those with unique, unexpected flavors, could become a popular niche in the beauty industry.
3. Unexpected Flavors - Companies in the food and beverage industry could experiment with unexpected flavors, such as wasabi, and create buzz-worthy products.
Industry Implications
1. Cosmetics and Beauty - The cosmetics and beauty industry can explore the creation of novelty style lip balms with unexpected scents, flavors, and textures.
2. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry has an opportunity to create unique and unexpected flavors to create buzz-worthy products for consumers.
3. Event and Party Planning - The event and party planning industry could target holiday-themed events and parties by providing unique and playful products to enhance celebrations.
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