# Beer Can Simulators The Mugen Can Lets You Enjoy Cracking a Cold One Without Drinking By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-opening-gadgets-mugen-can-beer References: [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2009/03/26/mugen-endless-can-beer-lets-you-open-beer-over-and-over-again/) This Mugen Can is a pointless gadget for people who want to practice the art of [opening a can of beer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davi-can) without actually drinking it. The toy, which lets you enjoy repeating the same motion over and over, is part of [Bandai's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-anime-collectibles) toy series and gives you the satisfying “pop” sound of a beer can opening. Perhaps this little [beer opening toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerdama) is good for alcoholics who need the feeling of just having opened a can. **Implications** - The simple features of entertainment and humor are often overlooked in many products but they both serve an important role in the popularity of certain businesses and brands. Companies can largely expand their target demographic by offering customers lighthearted, funny goods and services that reflect the necessity of entertainment value amid a hectic and stressful lifestyle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Practice Gadgets:** The rise of pointless practice gadgets, like the Mugen Can, provide opportunities for companies to tap into the market for entertainment and humor-focused goods and services. - **Nostalgia Toys:** The Mugen Can is part of a series of nostalgia toys that offer companies the opportunity to tap into the market of consumers looking for products that remind them of simpler times. - **Simulation Games:** Simulation games and toys, like the Mugen Can, offer opportunities for companies to offer customers experiences that mimic real-life scenarios in a fun and entertaining way. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** The rise of pointless practice gadgets and nostalgia toys, like the Mugen Can, offer opportunities for companies in the toy industry to expand their target market and offer lighthearted, funny products that provide entertainment value. - **Gaming Industry:** The popularity of simulation games and toys, like the Mugen Can, provide opportunities for companies in the gaming industry to create entertaining experiences that simulate real-life scenarios. - **Beverage Industry:** The Mugen Can offers opportunities for companies in the beverage industry to market their products in a new and engaging way, tapping into consumers' desire for lighthearted and humorous goods and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Full-Top Can Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draft-top-pro.md) - [Can Clip Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-clip.md) - [Two-Tabbed Beer Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twotabbed-beer-can.md) - [Branded Beer-Opening Nutcrackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeropening-nutcrackers.md) - [Beverage Can Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davi-can-opener.md) - [Self-Chilling Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-can.md) - [Lookalike Sparkling Water Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-beer.md) - [AI Beer Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-vending-machines.md) - [Beer Can Face Rollers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chill-face-roller.md)