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Spooky Skeletal Snacks

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

These Gingerdead Men Will Bring Your Tastebuds to Life

— July 29, 2011 — Lifestyle
These tasty Gingerdead Men will bring any bland party to life.

Design company Fred has created another genius product; these hilarious and haunting cookie cutters imprint any type of cookie dough with a skeleton. Once your cookies are baked, the skeleton can be filled in with white icing, and voila, your Gingerdead Men come to life. It was only a matter of time before these comedic cutters hit the market; it's the circle of life, gingerbread men can't live forever. These terrifying treats are perfect for haunting holiday parties or for friends who you're not too fond of.

Shock your friends and family with Gingerdead Men cookies -- they're beyond-the-grave good!

Implications - Consumers who enjoy comedy embrace novelty products since they are a form of entertainment and promote social interaction and laughter with others. Companies can appeal to demographics who appreciate humor by infusing their products with comedic qualities.
Trend Themes
1. Novelty Products - Companies can capitalize on the appeal of novelty products by infusing humor and entertainment into their offerings.
2. Social Interaction - Products that promote social interaction and laughter can resonate with consumers who value humor and connection.
3. Comedic Qualities - There is an opportunity for companies to incorporate comedic qualities into their products to attract a demographic that appreciates humor.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can leverage the demand for novelty products by creating humorous and entertaining food items such as Gingerdead Men cookies.
2. Party Supplies - Manufacturers and retailers in the party supplies industry can tap into the market for novelty products that promote social interaction and laughter, providing unique and entertaining party accessories.
3. Design and Creativity - Design companies can explore the incorporation of comedic qualities into their products, fostering innovative and humorous designs that appeal to a comedy-loving demographic.
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