# Keyboard Shortcut Cap-Crackers The Control+O Bottle Opener Still Requires Some Muscle By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-04-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/controlo-bottle-opener References: [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2011/04/27/art-lebedevs-control-o-bottle-opener/) & [artlebedev.ru](http://www.artlebedev.ru/everything/ctrl-o/) Spend enough time on the computer and you'll start thinking in [keyboard shortcuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortcutter1), but even though that state of mind is likely what led to the conception of the Control+O Bottle Opener, you still sadly have to exert just as much effort as usual to pop the cap. Nevertheless, this beer bung broacher has a cleverness that allows you to forgive its material simplicity. Made of a [single piece of metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-keyboard) with a hole in place to unlock the seal of the lid, this novelty item is engraved with the Ctrl+O, by which the aperture is within that circular letter. Such a command works to open a new document on your computer; now, in a less virtual and a more manual way, the Control+O Bottle Opener will grant you access to your [alcoholic beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-juice). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Keyboard Shortcut Bottle Openers:** Opportunities for innovative and unique designs of bottle openers inspired by keyboard shortcuts. - **Effortless Bottle Opening:** Developing bottle opening mechanisms that require less physical exertion for a more convenient experience. - **Novelty Bar Accessories:** The trend of creating fun and clever accessories for home bars and entertaining guests. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Incorporating keyboard shortcut bottle openers as trendy and functional home decor pieces for the kitchen or bar area. - **Kitchenware:** Opportunities for kitchenware companies to develop and market unique and eye-catching bottle openers. - **Promotional Products:** Creating custom bottle openers engraved with company logos or branding as unique promotional giveaways for clients and customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Curved Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-opener.md) - [Smart Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bottle-opener.md) - [Bat-Shaped Wine Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-and-beer-openers.md) - [Shark Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacray-shark-pocket-opener.md) - [Dynamic Mechanical Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryan-k.md) - [Wine Bottle Cork Trimmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qwikcork.md) - [Hidden Bottle Opener Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leverage-watch.md) - [Branded Beer-Opening Nutcrackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeropening-nutcrackers.md) - [Decorative Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorative-bottle-opener1.md)