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Fake Mustache Mugs

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

These Coffee Cups by Peter Ibruegger Give You a New Identity

— August 12, 2010 — Lifestyle
Have you ever wanted a mustache but weren't able to grow one? Peter Ibruegger has a solution for that problem. He creatively made these fake mustache cups. There's nothing like having a little bit of fun with your morning coffee.

Peter Ibruegger's collectible coffee cups have iconic mustaches imprinted on them, making them all the more eccentric. There's one recreating Magnum P.I. and another cheeky one of Charlie Chaplin.

Implications - In today's society, schedules are often overwhelmed with work commitments and other tedious day-to-day responsibilities, leaving little time for relaxation or recreation. Businesses that devote their efforts to contributing small amounts of enjoyment, pleasure or humor into the long days of consumers will see large returns. A consumer is likely to be drawn to a company that provides a brief and amusing escape.
Trend Themes
1. Collectible Coffee Cups - Opportunity for businesses to create unique and playful coffee cups that appeal to consumers' desire for novelty and entertainment.
2. Iconic Imprints - Potential for businesses to incorporate iconic imprints, such as mustaches, on various products to add a touch of eccentricity and personality.
3. Leisure Products - Growing market for leisure products that provide moments of enjoyment and escapism amidst busy schedules.
Industry Implications
1. Coffee Accessories - Coffee accessory companies can develop a line of collectible coffee cups with iconic imprints to attract customers looking for a playful coffee drinking experience.
2. Gift and Novelty - Gift and novelty industry can capitalize on the demand for quirky and unique items by creating products like fake mustache mugs.
3. Entertainment and Leisure - Opportunity for companies in the entertainment and leisure industry to create leisure products that offer moments of amusement and relaxation to consumers.
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