# Hilariously Blunt Advice Coasters These Coasters Provide That Extra Kick in the Rear By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-11-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advice-coasters References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/484858307962473029/Advice-Coaster-Set-by-GFDA) & [store.goodfuckingdesignadvice](http://store.goodfuckingdesignadvice.com/products/advice-coaster-set) Sometimes it takes a few F-bombs to get yourself motivated, which is why this Advice Coaster Set by The Cranky Pressman is both funny and helpful. The set offers blunt, unapologetic advice, such as "work f**king harder," "seek f**king criticism" and "fail, fail, and f**king fail again." If you feel like you're in a [mid-work week slump](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-workflows), keeping this coasters around the office is a good way to snap out of it. On the other hand, they're also a great way to drop a hint if your co-workers are slacking off. The set is comprised of 12 letter pressed coasters (4 red, 4 silver and 4 black,) each with a friendly piece of [f**king advice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youll-swear-by-them). So the next time you're doubting yourself, remember to "trust your f**king process" and carry on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Blunt Motivational Products:** Opportunity for creating more products that combine humor with motivating messages, appealing to those who appreciate direct and unapologetic advice. - **Office Desk Accessories:** Opportunity for designing unique and unconventional desk accessories that add personality and humor to the workplace, such as these blunt advice coasters. - **Workplace Culture Enhancement:** Opportunity for organizations to embrace a more open and humorous culture by incorporating blunt and funny elements, like these advice coasters, to foster motivation and communication among employees. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Giftware:** Opportunity for giftware companies to offer a range of blunt and funny motivational products, including coasters, for personal use or gifting purposes. - **Stationery:** Opportunity for stationery brands to expand their product lines by creating unconventional desk accessories, such as these blunt advice coasters, to cater to a more humorous and non-traditional office environment. - **Workplace Wellness:** Opportunity for workplace wellness companies to incorporate humor and motivation into their programs and offerings, using products like these advice coasters to inspire and engage employees in self-improvement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Profanity Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuck-this-candle.md) - [Encouraging Reminder Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-goal-this-week-mug.md) - [Self Affirmation Reminder Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-100-ways-to-make-you-sparkle.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Warm-Toned Marble Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusine-coasters.md) - [Humorous Holiday Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-host-collection.md) - [Barbie-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbieinspired-coaster-set.md) - [Beach-Inspired Desk Trios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskterior.md) - [Daily Inspirational Quotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-better.md)