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Snuggies Won't Go Away But At Least They're Official

— February 15, 2009 — Pop Culture
“Snuggies scare me, but I will Photoshop my head on one,” is the sentiment of a well-known fashionable entrepreneur on the creepy blanket-with-sleeves that just won’t go away. Another blogger has started recording Snuggie sightings in public places.

The freaky fleece fabric has taken the blogosphere by storm. Parody commercials are rampant on YouTube and bloggers are reaching out and comparing the Snuggie to horse blankets and robes worn by Trekkies and Franciscan monks. The informercial smash product is seemingly everywhere. But do you know anyone who owns one?
Trend Themes
1. Parody Commercial Craze - Opportunity for brands to create humorous and entertaining parody advertisements for their products, gaining viral attention and engagement.
2. Blogger Community Engagement - Chance for companies to collaborate with influential bloggers to showcase their products in a unique and relatable way, generating organic buzz and consumer interest.
3. Niche Product Comparison - Potential for businesses to explore and capitalize on unconventional product comparisons, leveraging humor and satire to draw attention to their offerings in a crowded market.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can embrace the parody commercial trend to create entertaining advertisements that resonate with their target audience, boosting brand awareness and sales.
2. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronic companies can partner with influential bloggers to review and promote their products in a blog-style format, connecting with tech-savvy consumers and driving product adoption.
3. Home and Lifestyle - Companies in the home and lifestyle industry can leverage the trend of niche product comparisons to showcase the unique features and benefits of their offerings, standing out in a competitive market.
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