These Geeky Oven Mitts Bring Pop Culture to the Kitchen
Michael Hines — February 8, 2012 — Lifestyle
References: etsy & thatsnerdalicious
I am super excited for summer cookouts after seeing all of these Geeky Oven Mitts. Etsy merchant Dee Ryan of Dee~ZingZ specializes in making unique and nerdy oven mitts. Her mitts cover nearly all corners of geekdom and are inspired by comic books, cartoons and video games.
Dee~ZingZ's mitts don't just have a single image of a Pokemon or superhero slapped on them. They are covered in said image, letting everyone effectively know that the cook is also a big nerd. That may not be such a bad thing as comic books and video games are both pretty mainstream and are seemingly at the height of their popularity. It also never hurts to cram your kitchen with functional pop culture references. These Geeky Oven Mitts sell for $13 apiece and are available now.
Dee~ZingZ's mitts don't just have a single image of a Pokemon or superhero slapped on them. They are covered in said image, letting everyone effectively know that the cook is also a big nerd. That may not be such a bad thing as comic books and video games are both pretty mainstream and are seemingly at the height of their popularity. It also never hurts to cram your kitchen with functional pop culture references. These Geeky Oven Mitts sell for $13 apiece and are available now.
Trend Themes
1. Geeky Oven Mitts - Opportunity for creating unique and nerdy oven mitts inspired by popular culture to appeal to the geek market.
2. Functional Pop Culture References - Opportunity to incorporate pop culture references into everyday products, such as kitchenware, to attract consumers.
3. Mainstream Geekdom - Opportunity to capitalize on the popularity of comic books and video games by creating merchandise that caters to the geek community.
Industry Implications
1. E-commerce - Opportunity for online retailers to tap into the market for niche and geek-inspired products, such as unique oven mitts.
2. Kitchenware - Opportunity for kitchenware manufacturers to create functional and trendy products that incorporate popular culture references.
3. Pop Culture Merchandise - Opportunity for companies in the pop culture merchandise industry to expand their product offerings to include unique and geeky oven mitts.
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