The Man Bowl Lets Manners Go Out the Doggie Door
Amelia Roblin — July 5, 2011 — Lifestyle
References: thumbsupuk & gizmodo
Fido gets his dog dish engraved with his name, so why shouldn't his owner have his very own Man Bowl? This comical piece of crockery makes a mockery of the male species in a literal tasteful way, at least, but the amusement associated with eating from such a receptacle must overcome the humiliation of receiving this as a gift. Right?
Whether or not you're in agreement about this attempt to tame tableware and a certain somebody who's been prepared a home-cooked meal, you may be entertained by the image of the Man Bowl sitting neatly on a placemat adjacent to a glass of wine. This picture goes to prove that perhaps a recipient of this seemingly insulting dish is also likely to be a recipient of scrumptious sarcasm, since no truly messy man would be trusted with stemware and red liquids.
Whether or not you're in agreement about this attempt to tame tableware and a certain somebody who's been prepared a home-cooked meal, you may be entertained by the image of the Man Bowl sitting neatly on a placemat adjacent to a glass of wine. This picture goes to prove that perhaps a recipient of this seemingly insulting dish is also likely to be a recipient of scrumptious sarcasm, since no truly messy man would be trusted with stemware and red liquids.
Trend Themes
1. Novelty Tableware - As consumers increasingly seek unique and playful dining experiences, there is an opportunity for the creation of novelty tableware such as the Man Bowl.
2. Humorous Home Goods - There is growing demand for humorous home goods that add a touch of playfulness to everyday living spaces, opening up an opportunity for the production of items like the Man Bowl.
3. Gender-specific Products - As society becomes more accepting of gender-specific products and interests, there is an opportunity to create niche items such as the Man Bowl for male audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Tableware Manufacturing - Companies in the tableware manufacturing industry could capitalize on the novelty and humor trend with the production of items like the Man Bowl.
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3. Online Marketplace Retail - As e-commerce continues to grow, online marketplaces that sell niche and unique products like the Man Bowl can benefit from increased demand for novelty home goods.
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