As far as stationary goes, the 'cool to do drugs' pencil is the most blatantly pro-drug writing implement I have ever seen.
The cool to do drugs pencil is based on actual pencils that were distributed to school children by – ironically enough – an anti-drug group back in the late 1990s (they were eventually recalled). If you happened to be in school at that time then these pencils will be a nostalgic reminder of the past. If the 1990s was a little ahead of your time, they're still a fun novelty item, though I don't recommend bringing them to school. The pencils begin with the innocuous statement "too cool to do drugs" but as you sharpen them, over time your pencil takes a more pro-drugs stance.
Made by Done To Death Projects and BRRYBNDS, the cool to do drugs pencil is a funny reminder of the past.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Retro Novelty Items
- The trend of bringing back nostalgic items from the past presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating unique and engaging retro-themed products.
- Provocative Messaging
- The trend of using controversial and evolving messages in products opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in creating interactive and attention-grabbing promotional items.
- Social Commentary Merchandise
- The trend of incorporating social commentary in merchandise creates avenues for disruptive innovation in developing thought-provoking products that spark conversations and raise awareness.
Sectors Adopting This
- Stationery
- The stationery industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by creating unique and edgy products that capture the attention of millennial and nostalgic consumers.
- Promotional Products
- The promotional products industry can leverage disruptive innovation by incorporating provocative and evolving messaging in their offerings, enhancing brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Merchandising
- The merchandising industry can seize disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating social commentary in their products, appealing to socially-conscious consumers and creating a platform for expression.
