The blobfish was voted the ugliest animal in the world last year, but this ThinkGeek toy begs to disagree.
Called the Grumpy Cat of the sea due to its sullen facial expression, this poor fish needs some love. ThinkGeek created and adorable pink plush blobfish to give this ocean friend a better reputation. ThinkGeek thinks the little muscle-less fish would be a whole lot happier if we stopped laughing at his ugliness and started giving him a hug.
The plush toy's frowny face makes you just want to cuddle up with him and watch 'Deadliest Catch.' Not to mention, he'll make you feel better after a bad day, I bet you're face will never look as sad as his.
This is the ideal gift for animal lovers. So start giving this guy a better reputation. Spread the word, ugly is the new cute!
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Trend Themes
1. Ugly-cute Trend - Creating toys and products that are intentionally ugly but endearing is gaining popularity.
2. Ocean-themed Toys - Toys inspired by sea creatures like the blobfish are becoming a popular trend in the toy industry.
3. Animal Lover Merchandise - The creation of merchandise specifically targeted towards animal lovers is a growing trend in the retail industry.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - Toy companies can take advantage of the ugly-cute trend by creating more toys that are intentionally endearing in their ugliness
2. Retail Industry - Merchandise stores targeting animal lovers can add products like the blobfish plush to their inventory.
3. Entertainment Industry - TV shows and movies that capture the cuteness in ugly animals, like the blobfish, can leverage the ugly-cute trend to create successful media franchises.