# Defecating Good Luck Charms Caganer Figurines are Intended to Help the Harvest (UPDATE) By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-23 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caganer-figurines References: [amusingplanet](http://www.amusingplanet.com/2010/11/caganers-figurines-of-pooping-world.html) Caganer Figurines are hilarious little good luck charms that have a surprisingly deep and religious history. These figurines are crafted in Catalonia and traditionally depict a Catalan peasant defecating in the nativity scene. This odd act of relief is believed to promote a good harvest for the following year. Over the years, the Caganer Figurines have changed from peasants to pop stars, soccer players, and even the queen of England! Check out a few Caganer Figurines in the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customized Figurines:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform for personalized figurines catering to different themes and occasions. - **Humor in Traditional Items:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of funny and unconventional products that modernize traditional items. - **Cultural Appropriation in Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the ethics and impact of incorporating elements from different cultures into contemporary art forms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Customized Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an online platform that allows customers to personalize various types of merchandise. - **Gift and Souvenir:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique and quirky souvenirs that are culturally significant and have a touch of humor. - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional and provocative sculptures that challenge traditional artistic norms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Unique Hybrid Mystery Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-x-vegetable-gachapon.md) - [Luxe Fashion Porcelain Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-figurines-1.md) - [Auspicious Lunar Year Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-set.md) - [Humorous Cat Collectables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tired-cats-gachapon.md) - [Luxury Gut Health Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-pendant.md) - [Holiday Dog Mascot Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamlet-on-the-hutch.md) - [Coal-Shaped Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsugar-merry-frickn-christmas-box.md) - [Angry Customer Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namespace.md)