# Movie-Inspired Chop Sticks Introducing the Stars Wars Chop Sabers to Illuminate Your Meal By Itai Buenahora | Published 2014-03-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chop-sticks References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/f16c/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&CJID=1511450) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/) Introducing the cinematic-inspired chopsticks that will illuminate your meal! The [Star Wars Light Up Chop Sabers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray) are the illuminating chop sticks you've been waiting for. Now you can eat like a [Jedi Knight or Sith Warrior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-soldier-saber) at any time of day! They are best described as "an elegant utensil for a more civilized age," and fans have the choice between Luke (Blue) or Vader (Red) models, depending on which side of the force you prefer! You can also keep them off while you eat if you're trying to conserve battery and are already in a lit-up setting. Bring the [sci-fi cinematic experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars) to every one of your meals and you will inevitably feel like the space warrior within you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cinematic-inspired Chopsticks:** Exploring the use of film and TV-inspired chopsticks for an immersive dining experience. - **Illuminating Utensils:** Incorporating LED lights into cutlery to add a visually appealing element to meals. - **Pop Culture Dining Accessories:** Creating dining accessories inspired by popular movies and TV shows to enhance the dining experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Opportunity to develop and market merchandise inspired by movies and TV shows, such as cinematic chopsticks. - **Hospitality:** Implementing unique dining concepts, like using illuminating utensils, to enhance customer experience in restaurants and hotels. - **Kitchenware Manufacturing:** Exploring the production of innovative cutlery and dining accessories, like pop culture-inspired chopsticks, to cater to the evolving market demands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci Fi-Inspired Desk Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego.md) - [Motion-Activated Sci-Fi Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-2.md) - [Laser Sword Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagate-lightsaber-collection-firecuda-ssd.md) - [Saltiness-Enhancing Electric Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-chopsticks.md) - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-oreo-cookies.md) - [Touchscreen Tip Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrollsticks.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecuda-external-hard-drives.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md) - [Movie-Inspired Digi-Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tamagotchi.md)