# Banana Viking Helmets The Bananenhalter Lets You Pretend to be a Viking in Your Own Time By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bananenhalter References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2010/05/24/just-look-at-this-aw-12.html) & [design-3000.de](http://www.design-3000.de/bananenhalter) The Bananenhalter is perhaps the silliest looking helmet, or [fruit bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit), I have ever seen. And as to whether it can be technically called a 'bowl' remains elusive. When placing the [bananas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-banana) on/in this baby correctly, one can achieve the look associated with a [viking helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wnd-helmet). Which is really funny, because those helmets are silly looking to begin with. Can you imagine wearing the Bananenhalter? Talk about looking ridiculous. **Implications** - One of the most effective ways for a company to establish itself in a crowded marketplace is by investing in products that are not only novel, but ridiculous in design, thus making them incredibly memorable. By attaching the company's style and brand name with a blatantly radical design, the company shows a willingness to buck convention in favor or originality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Novelty Products:** Investing in ridiculous and memorable products can help companies establish themselves in a crowded marketplace. - **Radical Design:** Attaching a company's style and brand name to blatantly radical designs can demonstrate a commitment to originality. - **Crowded Market:** In a crowded market, companies can stand out by offering products that are both novel and ridiculous in design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of novelty products by offering unique and ridiculous designs. - **Advertising:** Advertisers can leverage the power of radical design to create memorable campaigns that stand out in a crowded market. - **Product Design:** Product designers have an opportunity to create innovative and ridiculous designs that capture consumer attention in a saturated market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Banana-Inspired Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banannang.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-lamp.md) - [Scallop Shell-Constructed Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet.md) - [Slope-Ready Winter Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanie-helmet.md) - [Oceanic Recycled Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet-helmet.md) - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md) - [Bread-Themed Fascinators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-hat.md) - [Brain Protection Awareness Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-protection-helmet.md) - [Fruity Herb-Powered Shoe Fresheners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boot-bananas.md)