# Texan Chupacabra Caught More Than A Legend Afterall By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-08-29 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chupacabra-caught-in-texas-sells-t-shirts-worldwide References: [khou](http://www.khou.com/news/state/stories/khou070828_tnt_chupacabracraze.7c2b6e25.html) & [khou](http://www.khou.com/news/state/stories/khou070828_tnt_chupacabracraze.7c2b6e25.html) A measure of fame was brought to Cuero, a sleepy [South Texas town](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texas-caviar-appetizer), when a car hit a [strange-looking, blue, furry mammal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu) on a dusty road. Was it a chupacabra (Spanish for "goat sucker"), or just a mangy coyote? Phylis Canion, took the animal home where she tossed it in her freezer. She said that the chupacabra had been stalking her ranch for years, snatching her cats and chickens, and sucking the blood out of them. This, of course, has hit the news, and Canion is quickly cashing in, [selling corny souvenirs and T-shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him). Sales are even being made internationally,“These shirts, four of them, are going to Sicily. We have sent shirts to Guam, we have sent shirts to Iraq, California, Memphis,” Canion said. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cryptozoology Merchandise:** Creating and selling merchandise related to cryptozoological creatures like the chupacabra for fans and enthusiasts. - **Local Legends Tourism:** Leveraging local legends and folklore to attract tourists and develop unique tourism experiences. - **Online Viral Sensations:** Capitalizing on viral sensations and internet memes to create and sell popular merchandise. ### Sectors Adopting This - **E-commerce:** Developing online platforms and marketplaces for the sale of niche and unique merchandise. - **Tourism:** Creating tourism initiatives and experiences centered around local legends and mythical creatures. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Utilizing viral sensations and internet memes to promote and sell products through innovative marketing campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Texas-Style Beef Birria Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birria.md) - [Animal-Themed Streetwear Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-plant-flea-market-1.md) - [Culturally Influenced Chicano Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malcriadas-collective.md) - [Lamb-Inspired Dog-Centric Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamb-chop.md) - [Unique Artisanal Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopuff-x-glacierpoint.md) - [Bigfoot-Inspired Bizarre Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninlo.md) - [Real Life Mermaid Spottings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-of-the-sea.md) - [Distressed Streetwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-chito.md) - [Plush Monster Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu.md)