Torontoist recently compiled ‘The Great Torontoist Pun Hunt,’ a collection of user-submitted photos of businesses whose names include a clever play on words.
Any word nerd knows that there’s no substitute for a good pun, and any faithful TrendHunter.com reader knows we’re a big fan of puns, especially when they all have to do with Toronto. Naturally, we had to check out the finds from ‘The Great Torontoist Pun Hunt.’
Some of the silliest appear in the gallery above, but there are over 60 in the entire collection.
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Trend Themes
1. Pun-based Marketing - Businesses can incorporate puns into their brand names and marketing as a way to grab customers' attention and create a unique brand image.
2. User-generated Content - Businesses can tap into their customers' creativity by encouraging them to submit user-generated content, such as photos, and use it to promote their brand.
3. Trendy Tourism - Cities can promote tourism by creating trendy, pun-based tours of local businesses and attractions.
Industry Implications
1. Marketing and Advertising - Marketers can use puns as a way to create memorable slogans, brand names, and ad campaigns for their clients.
2. Social Media - Social media platforms can incorporate features that encourage users to share pun-based content and compete in pun-based challenges.
3. Tourism and Hospitality - Tourism boards, travel agencies, and hospitality businesses can create pun-based tours and itineraries to attract customers and create a unique experience.