# Lighters That Cough Quirky Anti-Smoking Gadget By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-09-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coughing-lighter-quirky-anti-smoking-gadget References: [quirkygift](http://www.quirkygift.com/product_info.php?products_id=236&osCsid=a62ed73ff94fb8941738130a35bb5983) This innocuous, smart looking, chrome finished lighter is a fire-starter with a difference; Flick open the lid, and the lighter starts coughing! This is a great gadget to carry around to let others use, giving them a not-so-subtle hint about the danger they are inflicting upon their health (and the health of others). It's probably also a great idea for those smokers who are either wanting to, or [trying to quit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoke-free). Every time they light up a cigarette, they will be reminded of what they are getting themselves into. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Anti-smoking Products:** Opportunity to innovate and create new anti-smoking products that are effective in promoting healthy habits. - **Smart Lighters:** Opportunity to develop lighters with additional features that reinforce good habits and discourage bad ones. - **Coughing Gadgetry:** Opportunity to create similar gadgets or devices that can provide immediate feedback or consequences for negative behavior. ### Where This Applies - **Health and Wellness:** Industry can pitch in by innovating more products and services that promote healthy habits. - **Gadgets and Accessories:** Industry can create new gadget concepts that offer new features and experiences. - **Consumer Electronics:** Industry can help promote good habits by integrating additional features on existing gadgets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflation-Themed Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneylighter.md) - [Breath-Activated Flameless Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-torch.md) - [Slick Rechargeable Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rechargeable-lighter.md) - [Playful Pickle-Themed Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grillos-pickles-x-zippo.md) - [Vintage-Style Living Room Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houseplant-car-lighter.md) - [Witty Workshop Lighter Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-shop-talk-lighter-series.md) - [Quirky Common Item Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-lamp-lighter.md) - [Laser Technology Smoking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-technology-smoking-device.md) - [Premium Windproof Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-flame-butane.md)