The Pac-Man Stress Ball Lets You Squeeze Your High Score Problems Away
Michael Hines — December 27, 2011 — Lifestyle
References: kitschagogo & technabob
The Pac-Man stress ball may very well be the most geeky way to relieve stress ever. The stress balls are designed after the iconic ghosts featured in the arcade classic and are designed to both delight and de-stress.
The Pac-Man stress ball comes in four different colors or ghosts. There's Blinky (red ghost), Inky (blue ghost) and Clyde (orange ghost) with Pinky (the pink ghost) noticeably absent. Pac-Man himself is also available to purchase in case you feel like giving the hungry yellow circle a good squeeze. With gaming now a completely mainstream activity, this nostalgic look back on the geeky pastime of many is unsurprising.
The Pac-Man stress ball comes in four different colors or ghosts. There's Blinky (red ghost), Inky (blue ghost) and Clyde (orange ghost) with Pinky (the pink ghost) noticeably absent. Pac-Man himself is also available to purchase in case you feel like giving the hungry yellow circle a good squeeze. With gaming now a completely mainstream activity, this nostalgic look back on the geeky pastime of many is unsurprising.
Trend Themes
1. Retro Gaming Stress Relief - The Pac-Man stress ball taps into the trend of using nostalgia and gaming as a means of stress relief.
2. Geek-chic Self-care - The Pac-Man stress ball represents the growing trend of incorporating geeky and nerdy elements into self-care products.
3. Nostalgic Pop Culture Accessories - The Pac-Man stress ball is part of a larger trend of retro-inspired accessories that appeal to fans of classic video games.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Accessories - The Pac-Man stress ball presents an opportunity for gaming accessory manufacturers to tap into the market for novelty stress-relief products.
2. Wellness and Self-care - The Pac-Man stress ball highlights the potential for incorporating nostalgic and geeky elements into self-care products and wellness offerings.
3. Pop Culture Merchandise - The Pac-Man stress ball is a prime example of the demand for pop culture merchandise that appeals to fans of retro video games.
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