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Badass Frankfurter Grillers

The Cthulhu Weenie Roaster is the Ultimate Skull-Shaped Hot Dog Cooker

— June 5, 2011 — Pop Culture
This skull-like hot dog griller is called the Cthulhu Weenie Roaster. Cthulhu is supposed to strike fear into mere mortals. It is the one of the diabolical figures from Lovecraft Mythos. Why the giant creature from beyond would make a suitable weenie roaster is unfathomable? Cthulhu is the high priest to the Great Old Ones and is often cited for the extreme descriptions given of its hideous appearance, its gargantuan size, and the abject terror that it evokes.

Cthulhu has invaded our fantasies and now wants to invade our summer parties.

Keep Cthulhu from small children and small weenies. I'm pretty sure lovers of the skull will embrace this badass hot dog cooker. The Cthulhu Weenie Roaster has the distinct advantage of doing four brats at once. Cthulhu would be impressed.

Photo Credits: Toy Vault and Deviant Art
Trend Themes
1. Skull-shaped Cookware - Opportunity to create a line of cookware with unconventional designs that would appeal to individuals not afraid to embrace their unconventional interests.
2. Novelty Grilling Accessories - Innovation possibility; there is a need for fun and unique grilling tools and accessories to make outdoor cooking more enjoyable and interesting.
3. Lovecraft-inspired Products - Opportunities to create a Lovecraft-inspired line of products for those who enjoy the horror genre and want to incorporate that in their daily lives.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchenware Manufacturing - There is a market for unconventional and quirky cookware designs, providing the opportunity for kitchenware manufacturers to develop a range of unique cookware products.
2. Outdoor Grill Market - Product developers of the outdoor grill industry may benefit by creating fun and quirky grilling accessories to appeal to the growing number of grilling enthusiasts.
3. Horror Merchandise Industry - This lovecraft-inspired design griller could form a foundation for product development for horror enthusiasts which includes other horror-inspired products.
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