# Wired Whips The Cat-5 'O Nine Tails are Meant to Unleash Your Inner Geek By Carly Foy | Published 2011-05-26 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-5-o-nine-tails References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/transaction/50429069) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/people/feralswirl) The Cat-5 'O Nine Tails from Etsy boutique Feral Swirl is the perfect way to unleash your inner geek. This sensual accessory is handcrafted from [internet cable wires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugables) (which are known as Cat5 cables) and has a D-ring to hang it up while its not in use. The Cat-5 'O Nine Tails will leave unusual marks when compared to more traditional whips. The Cat-5 'O Nine Tails also come in a [variety of colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-wifi-router). From red and purple to green, blue and yellow, there is a color sure to match your other gear. The Feral Swirl boutique also offers a [customizable router](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-router-1) with no extra charge and ensures that they only use the highest quality products. The Cat-5 'O Nine Tails are sure to be popular amongst the geeky crowd. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Geek Bondage:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in high-tech BDSM accessories and equipment. - **Upcycled Fetish Wear:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable kink and bondage gear made from repurposed materials. - **Tech-inspired Sensuality:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in technology-infused adult products that combine gadgetry and sex toys. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sex Toy Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing and marketing sex toys and accessories with a geek/nerd appeal. - **Eco-friendly Fetishwear Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing and providing eco-friendly fetishwear that incorporates upcycling and sustainability. - **Tech Gadgets Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in combining technology and gadgets to enhance the sensual aspects of sex and BDSM play. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spiked Gaming Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraken-kitty-v2.md) - [High-Speed Ethernet Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabrent-n5-25ga.md) - [Chroma Bunny Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kazer-kraken-kitty-v2-pro.md) - [Fortune Cookie-Inspired Cat Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toys-with-organic-catnip.md) - [Cat-Inspired Fuzzy Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-studio-petbrick-65.md) - [Laser-Emitting Cat Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-collar.md) - [Chromatically Accented Audio Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-cables.md) - [Rustic Tech Accessory Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardgraft-cable-wool-wrap.md) - [Stylishly Reliable Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beats-cables.md)