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Grotesque Cannibal Promotions

The Sawney Bean Attraction in Edinburgh is Frighteningly Realistic

— September 10, 2011 — Marketing
Shedding some light on notoriously taboo eating habits, the Sawney Bean Attraction in Edinburgh Dungeons invites you to revisit a legendary cannibal that reigned havoc on Scottish soil nearly 600 years ago. The legend in question is 15th-century cannibal Alexander Sawney Bean, a human-hungry terror that plagued Scotland for nearly 25 years. 

This new attraction gruesomely invites you to indulge in some synthetic replicas that are made to taste like the real deal. Human hot dogs are available to taste for those daring enough to take a bite out of humanity, with a side of ground bones if it suits your fancy. Rest assured that no humans were harmed in the making of these delicacies; chefs used ingredients such as rhubarb and chopped figs to add a little texture to these daring delights.
Trend Themes
1. Taboo Tourism - Opportunity for businesses to provide unique and controversial experiences for thrill-seeking consumers.
2. Synthetic Food - Innovation opportunity for food companies to create new plant-based, lab-grown, or 3D-printed food products.
3. Dark History Education - Opportunity for educational institutions or tourist attractions to provide immersive and interactive experiences highlighting historical events that are often neglected or ignored.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism and Hospitality - The Sawney Bean Attraction in Edinburgh is an example of how the tourism industry can benefit from providing controversial and unusual experiences for consumers.
2. Food and Beverage - The attraction's synthetic human hot dogs open up avenues for companies in the food industry to explore creating new food products that mimic the texture and taste of real meat.
3. Entertainment and Education - Businesses in the education and entertainment industries can benefit from creating immersive, interactive, and potentially disturbing experiences that highlight historical events or tales that are often ignored.
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