Merry-go-rounds are usually meant for children, but as you can see, this one is not. The Madagascar Institute's Regurgatron (yes that is the actual name) is a homemade, jet-powered ride which causes about 20 percent of its riders to part ways with their lunch.
The Madagascar Institute's Regurgatron is supposedly ridiculously loud, and is capable of making your eyes bleed after just 45 seconds: any takers?
Implications - With the economic recession still in the backs of many consumers' minds, DIY projects are a way to have fun and feel useful while still being cash-conscious. In order to benefit from these patterns, companies would be wise to provide customers with cheaper options that can still be assembled or altered by the consumer. This will then give individuals the feeling of empowerment during tough financial times.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- DIY Projects
- DIY projects are becoming increasingly popular due to the desire to have fun and feel useful while still being cost-effective.
- Alternative Entertainment
- Alternative entertainment experiences are becoming increasingly popular, particularly those that are homemade or offbeat, such as jet-powered rides.
- Do It Yourself (DIY) Amusement Parks
- DIY amusement parks may become more common as a result of the popularity of DIY projects and offbeat entertainment experiences like the Madagascar Institute's Regurgatron.
Where This Applies
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry may explore alternative entertainment experiences that are homemade or offbeat, particularly due to increasing consumer interest in these types of experiences.
- Retail
- Retailers may benefit from providing customers with cheaper DIY options that can still be assembled or altered by the consumer, especially during tough financial times.
- Theme Parks
- Theme parks may explore the potential to create DIY amusement parks or areas with offbeat homemade rides, particularly if consumer interest in such experiences continues to rise.
