# Scrooge-Style Candy Canes The Bah, Humbug Candy Cane has No Flavor and No Red Stripes By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-12-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bah-humbug References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2013/12/bah-humbug-candy-cane-no-flavor-no-stripes-no-christmas-spirit.php) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Humbug-Christmas-Candy-Cane-Decoration?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The Bah, Humbug Candy Cane is the perfect holiday treat for people who are having a hard time getting into the Christmas spirit. This Scrooge inspired sweet is not only colorless, but also flavorless. You won't find any goodies less holiday friendly than this. This bland [candy cane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-bagel) would make for a great gag gift for friends this holiday season. This time of year is great, but it also has its downsides. It's like that Christmas carol says, the weather outside is frightful. Buying gifts can get expensive, and let's face it, family can drive you crazy over the holidays. Christmas can be overwhelming, and that can turn anyone into a bit of a Grinch. These [tasteless treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malort-sucks) will hopefully help Scrooge types to change their tunes and get into the spirit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Colorless Candy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing a line of colorless candies that appeal to consumers looking for unique and unusual treats. - **Flavorless Sweets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a range of flavorless sweets for individuals who prefer subtle and neutral taste experiences. - **Gag Gifts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing a collection of novelty products specifically aimed at providing amusement and laughter during gift-giving occasions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Confectionery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new possibilities for innovation within the confectionery industry by offering unique candy creations that challenge traditional flavor and appearance norms. - **Giftware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing the giftware market by introducing unconventional and humorous products that cater to a wide range of consumer tastes and occasions. - **Holiday Novelty Items:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the market for holiday novelty items by developing unconventional and unexpected products that spark conversation and delight consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coal-Shaped Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsugar-merry-frickn-christmas-box.md) - [Cooling Wintergreen Candy Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wintergreen-candy-canes.md) - [Berry-Flavored Blue-Hued Christmas Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-candy-canes.md) - [Snack Cake-Flavored Candy Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twinkies-candy-canes.md) - [Confetti Cake Candy Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-candy-canes.md) - [Candy Cane Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brachs-cane-opener.md) - [Holiday Sour Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-sour-candies.md) - [Festive Candy Cane Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-au-chocolat-1.md) - [Festive Free-From Candy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yumearth-holiday-range.md)