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# Sitcom-Themed Shot Glasses
Box Lunch Unveils New 'Friends' Shot Glasses in a Variety of Styles

By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-09-27 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-lunch
References: [bustle](https://www.bustle.com/p/these-friends-shot-glasses-are-full-of-the-best-references-to-the-show-18805372) & [boxlunch](https://www.boxlunch.com/product/friends-animal-mini-glass---boxlunch-exclusive/11870057.html)

It seems the allure of television show 'Friends' has not lost its grip on fans and in honor of the show's 25th anniversary, Box Lunch debuted a line of [shot glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martini-shot-glass) dedicated to the show. The collection is available to purchase online for $6.90 per glass.

The 'Friends' [mini glass collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ernestine-mini-martini) includes three novelty designs -- the first being the 'Friends Central Perk Mini Glass' that's matte black with the [iconic coffee shop's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-coffee) logo displayed between two steaming hot mugs; the second is the 'Friends Animal Mini Glass' that includes Marcel the monkey, an Armadillo, and a turkey; the last is the 'They Don't Know Mini Glass' with a quote from the show, mugs, a taxi, and a lobster.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.5/10
- Popularity: 4% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **TV Show Merchandise:** Opportunity for companies to create more merchandise from popular TV shows.
- **Nostalgia Marketing:** Tapping into consumers' nostalgia is a powerful marketing tool for businesses looking to make an impact.
- **Collectible Shot Glasses:** There is a market for unique and collectible shot glasses that tie into popular culture.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the popularity and nostalgia of TV shows by offering unique merchandise for fans.
- **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can offer a wider variety of TV show inspired products to reach a global audience.
- **Entertainment Merchandise:** The entertainment merchandise industry can continue to create innovative products that cater to fans' love for their favorite TV shows.

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