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Jennifer Paul Explains Her Love for this Mousey Game of Chess

— February 21, 2014 — TH Video
Trend Hunter's Jennifer Paul is an old-fashioned girl with a love for the traditional game of chess. With a bizarre twist on the classic board game, Jennifer enjoys the Taxidermy Mouse Chess Set that features real mice. This outlandish game of chess replaces the iconic chess pieces with stuffed mice for an unbelievable 360 on the game. Morbidly crafted by Etsy retailer Rachael Garcia, this chess set features an array of dead and saturated mice dressed up as the usual chess pieces.

Just like her love for these gruesomely created chess pieces, Jennifer Paul loves the Trend Hunter environment. Jennifer didn't expect Trend Hunter to be as engaging as it is, but enjoys the warmth and atmosphere nonetheless.
Trend Themes
1. Morbid Design - Designing products with a shock factor can be a disruption in the market as traditional perspectives are challenged and alternative markets are explored.
2. Unusual Board Games - Creating alternative versions of classic board games may attract an untapped customer segment and surprise existing ones who are bored with the standard options.
3. Taxidermy Art - Integrating animal carcasses or parts into arts and crafts can push boundaries and cater to consumers who appreciate unique or macabre aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Craft - Incorporating taxidermy into artwork can create an untapped market that values unique products with a macabre twist.
2. Board Games - Creating alternative versions of classic board games can attract new customers who crave uniqueness and provide a new perspective on the game's mechanics.
3. Design - Incorporating shock factor into design can introduce new perspectives into products that challenge traditional views, disrupt the market and appeal to the bold.
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