All thanks to the movie Juno, hamburger phones are now very much in demand; sales of eBay for these silly phones have shot through the roof. Seriously. The sales have gone up 759% on eBay since the movie was released!
If you haven't seen the flick, the main character, Juno, uses the corded Hamburger Phone to call a women's health clinic. Before the movie, which has been nominated for four Academy Awards, no one would have wanted an item like this. People had almost stopped buying home phones all together, so it's astonishing to see how a short feature in a film can spur on such madness for an otherwise unwanted item.
It's a seriously hideous invention. It looks like a hamburger, complete with sesame bun and slab of processed cheese. The buns lift apart on a hinge, and the top part has the dialing keys. Complete with a phone jack and spiral cord, the $15.99 device is perfect for any ham out there looking for attention.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Retro Phone Designs
- Increased demand for nostalgic phone designs could drive innovation in retro communication technology.
- Pop Culture Merchandise
- The success of Juno and the popularity of unique movie props could expand the market for niche merchandise.
- Novelty Home Decor
- The rise of novelty items in home decor could inspire innovation in quirky and unique home accessories.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Telecommunications
- Telecommunications companies could capitalize on the demand for retro phone designs and create innovative communication devices.
- Film Merchandise
- Film merchandise retailers could focus on unique and rare props from iconic films to attract collectors and fans.
- Home Decor
- Manufacturers of home decor could create more novelty items to appeal to consumers looking for unique and funky pieces.
