The Fail Whale Cake by Mariana Pugliese is a Tasty Tribute to Failure
Michael Hines — June 25, 2010 — Tech
The Fail Whale cake is a tasty tribute to Internet failure. This cake, designed by Mariana Pugliese, will be instantly recognizable to anyone who has ever used Twitter or been on the Internet in the last few years.
We've had some crafty cakes on Trend Hunter before, but the Fail Whale cake takes the top spot based on originality and geekiness. I can only imagine what it is like to take a bite out of this delicious-looking dessert. I bet it tastes like success.
We've had some crafty cakes on Trend Hunter before, but the Fail Whale cake takes the top spot based on originality and geekiness. I can only imagine what it is like to take a bite out of this delicious-looking dessert. I bet it tastes like success.
Trend Themes
1. Geeky Cakes - There is an opportunity for bakers to create cakes that represent popular cultural icons to attract a geekier audience.
2. Social Media-inspired Desserts - There is an opportunity to create desserts inspired by popular social media platforms to generate buzz and raise brand awareness.
3. Edible Internet Culture - There is an opportunity to create desserts that celebrate the Internet culture through edible art and design.
Industry Implications
1. Bakery - Bakeries can attract a geekier audience by creating cakes inspired by popular cultural icons.
2. Food & Beverage - Food & beverage companies can generate buzz and raise brand awareness by creating social media-inspired desserts.
3. Art & Design - Art & design companies can tap into the trend of edible internet culture by creating unique and innovative dessert designs.
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