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The 'That Blows' Hanky Set Lets You Blow Your Nose on a Parking Ticket

— August 4, 2011 — Unique
For those of you who have gotten a bad report card or a parking ticket that made you angry, you can now show those slips who's boss with the 'That Blows' Hanky Set.

Blowing your nose on a regular tissue is apparently so passe, and the tissue has done nothing to deserve its messy fate, so the next big thing is taking care of a runny nose on something you hate. The 'That Blows' Hanky Set comes in 5 styles: a bad report card, a parking ticket, a pink slip, an insufficient funds statement and an actual war-time Dear John letter.

In the ultimate clever pun, the website claims that "now you can blow your nose on something that really BLOWS!!"
Trend Themes
1. Novelty Tissue Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and humorous tissue designs to appeal to consumers looking for a fun twist on everyday products.
2. Personalized Gag Gifts - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable items like the 'That Blows' Hanky Set that allow individuals to add a personal touch to their novelty gifts.
3. Emotional Expression Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design products that provide unconventional outlets for emotional expression, such as blowing your nose on something you dislike, catering to consumers seeking alternative ways to vent frustration.
Industry Implications
1. Giftware Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unique and quirky items like the 'That Blows' Hanky Set to attract customers seeking unconventional gifts for friends and family.
2. Stationery Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative tissue designs that integrate with stationery products, providing customers with functional and amusing items for personal use or gifting.
3. Personal Care Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop alternative personal care products, like the 'That Blows' Hanky Set, that offer a different approach to traditional hygiene routines, appealing to consumers looking for unique self-care options.
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