# Narcotic Spoon Replicas Mcdonald's Orders Cease and Desist On Golden Coke Spoon By Cowbag | Published 2007-04-29 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coke-spoon-in-disguise-gold-biro-top References: [cupcakeoutlaw.blogspot](http://www.cupcakeoutlaw.blogspot.com) & [charlesandmarie](http://charlesandmarie.com/lifestyle-gems/quintessentials/maries-closet/details/product/coke-spoon-1-pendant-1/?tx_ttproducts_pi1) The Citizen:Citzen Gold [Coke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-europe-1) Spoon #1 was designed about a year ago, but the designers were recently given a cease and desist letter from McDonald’s because their Coke Spoon #2 looked like a McDonald’s [stir stick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-stirring-spoon). As a result, the publicity is driving up the popularity of their entire line. Nice work, McDs! Obviosuly, being highly illegal, advertising the fact you take drugs is never a good idea. A bit much like drugs themselves. However, I feel the design quality of this ‘cokespoon’ deserves a mention. Whilst it may be an accurate replica of a biro top, the fact it is made out of gold kind of gives it away. Ironically a 30 pence biro would serve any wannabe [coke spoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innocean-berlin) owners a lot better. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Publicity Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/publicitystunts) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Replica Drug Paraphernalia:** Designing and manufacturing replica drug paraphernalia as fashion, art or novelty items. - **Luxury Drug Culture:** Catering to the wealthy demographic looking to glamorize drug use through luxury accessories, experiences or products. - **Anti-drug Campaigns:** Creating awareness through innovative marketing campaigns that highlight the dangers and negative impact of drug use. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion industry can cater to the replica drug paraphernalia trend by producing accessories that appeal to the youth culture. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can target the wealthy demographic's fascination with drug culture by producing high-end accessories or experiences. - **Healthcare and Public Safety:** The healthcare and public safety industries can collaborate on innovative marketing campaigns to discourage drug use and educate communities on its dangers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [French Fry Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spoon-friez.md) - [Stir-In Hot Chocolate Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coxco-hot-chocolate-spoons.md) - [Edible Ice Cream Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-spoons.md) - [Edible Ice Cream Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ministop-edible-spoon.md) - [Human Hand-Resembling Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-lickin-2.md) - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Hand-Shaped Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-lickin-fork.md) - [Fast-Food Caviar Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcnugget-caviar-kit.md) - [QSR-Themed Premium Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litter-and-glamour-collection.md)