Giant stuffed animal costumes are popping up everywhere. Earlier this year there was the Treeless Squirrel, then the "mother-humping moose" on SNL, protesting polar bears, and now two guys dressed in bear and bull costumes are boxing to determine the fate of Wall Street.
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Trend Themes
1. Giant Stuffed Animal Costumes - An opportunity for innovative costume design and entertainment industries to create new and unique characters.
2. Humor as Medicine - A chance for media and comedy industries to create content that brings joy and laughter during challenging times.
3. Youtube as a Comedy Platform - A potential for digital media and online entertainment industries to showcase and monetize comedic content on YouTube.
Industry Implications
1. Costume Design - An emerging market for customized and creative costumes that go beyond traditional designs.
2. Entertainment - An opportunity to produce comedic shows, events, and performances that uplift people's spirits in times of crisis.
3. Digital Media - A growing platform for online content creation and distribution, promoting the reach of humorous material through social media and video streaming.