At first glance at these images, you might think "same old, same old, Flickr poor collection." However, you would be wrong. I feel that the rather peculiar online sugary cereal museum in fact reveals so much more.
The design, the toys, the names, and even the cereal stand as statements and as pieces of social history from the era in which they were made. Simply glancing at some of the pictures in this gallery had me back in the 1980’s faster than you could say Marty McFly.
I must find UK based cereal with "larger marshmallows," as a matter of urgency.
Retro Breakfast Exhibits
The Online Sugar Frosted Cereal Museum
Trend Themes
1. Retro Nostalgia - Opportunity for businesses to tap into consumers' nostalgia for retro breakfast experiences through creative marketing and product design.
2. Online Museums - Disruptive innovation opportunity to create online museums dedicated to niche interests, attracting a global audience.
3. Social History Showcase - Opportunity to use nostalgic artifacts as a means of educating and showcasing social history in an engaging way.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Niche cereal brands can capitalize on retro nostalgia by offering limited edition or revamped nostalgic breakfast options.
2. Digital Media - Digital media companies can develop and monetize online museum platforms catering to various interests such as retro breakfast culture.
3. Education and Entertainment - Museums, cultural institutions, and online educators can leverage nostalgia to create innovative and interactive social history exhibits.