# Blood Print Fashion Butcher's Apron Makes for an Unforgettable BBQ Gag By wang fangqing/ Frances Wang | Published 2009-06-01 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butchersapron References: [perpetualkid](http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3626&dc=facebook) All the [horror movie scenes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs) with monster-like killers flashed in my mind when I saw this bloody hand print apron, or as the company calls it, the “Butcher’s Apron." Now you can put on your [bloody apron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedley-bennett-x-bobs-burgers) and invite your buddies to a [BBQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicurean-bbq-board), just make sure they can see what you are grilling and that it's beef, fish or chicken wings, and not human organs. Though made of 100% cotton, the apron is certainly not for vegetarians. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Horror-inspired Fashion:** Creating clothing items and accessories inspired by horror movies can tap into consumers' fascination with the macabre. - **Novelty Aprons:** Designing unique and entertaining aprons can offer a fun and memorable experience for consumers during cooking and grilling activities. - **Shock Value Products:** Developing products that deliberately evoke strong emotions, like disgust or fear, can attract attention and generate buzz among consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Apparel and Fashion:** Incorporating horror-themed elements into clothing can offer a niche market for fashion designers and retailers looking to cater to alternative tastes. - **Home and Kitchen:** Creating novelty aprons for cooking and grilling activities can target consumers seeking unique and entertaining experiences in their culinary pursuits. - **Gag Gifts and Prank Products:** Developing shock value products, like bloody aprons, can appeal to consumers looking for humorous and unconventional items to entertain and surprise others. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gruesome Horror Film Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-bubbles-soap.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-for-dinner-cookbook.md) - [BBQ-Themed Napkin-Made Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-fit.md) - [Fake Tomato Sauce Blood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-tomato-blood-ketchup-1.md) - [Plant-Based Halloween Steakhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cannibal-steakhouse.md) - [Macabre Bloody Blackened Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-halloween-pizza.md) - [Limited-Edition True Crime Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serial-killer-shop.md) - [Grotesque Halloween Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pizza-campaign.md) - [Sauce-Proof Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauce-proof-shirts.md)