# Macabre Desk Accessories The Bloody Hand and Foot Wrist Rests for Gory Geeks By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloody-hand-and-foot-wrist-rests References: [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2008/09/04/bloody-hand-and-foot-wrist-rest-in-peace/) & [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5044850/bloody-stump-wrist-rests) The Bloody Hand and Foot Wrist Rests are gory accessories for your desk. Sold in a set, these chopped off limbs are perfect for the serial-killer wannabe. Soft and cushiony, these severed body parts act as [wrist rests for avid computer users](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-computer-mouse). For a laugh, you could always taunt your co-workers by placing the Bloody Hand and Foot Wrist Rest on their desks. **Implications** - The rise of [macabre themes in pop culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper) has created a perfect opportunity for designers with a strong stomach to release [gory, bloody and downright sinister products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears). These wrist rests look like severed body parts, shocking viewers and satisfying owners. Companies can take advantage of this opportunity by infusing similar imagery into ad campaigns and product lines. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Macabre Themes in Pop Culture:** Designers can capitalize on the rise of macabre themes in pop culture by releasing gory and sinister products, such as the Bloody Hand and Foot Wrist Rests. - **Shock Value Marketing:** Companies can use shocking imagery, like severed body parts, in their ad campaigns to create a lasting impression on viewers. - **Gory Desk Accessories:** The popularity of gory desk accessories, like the Bloody Hand and Foot Wrist Rests, presents an opportunity for designers to create unique and attention-grabbing products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Design:** Designers in various industries, such as home decor or office supplies, can tap into the macabre trend by creating gory desk accessories. - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can utilize shock value marketing techniques, incorporating shocking imagery into ads to captivate audiences. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can feature and sell unique and bizarre products, like the Bloody Hand and Foot Wrist Rests, to cater to niche markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contoured Workstation Wrist Rests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kensington-ergosoft-wrist-rest.md) - [Humorous Macabre Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-office-chair.md) - [Temperature-Adjusting Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratum-workplace-thermal-comfort.md) - [Creepy Severed Hand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing.md) - [Ergonomic Modular Mousepads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isoarm.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Korean Game-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-desk-accessories.md) - [Wrist-Supportive Mouse Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curble.md) - [Ergonomic Leg-Support Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab.md)