# Bomb Alarm Clocks You Disarm it to hit Snooze! By Howard Wu | Published 2008-06-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danger-bomb-clock-you-disarm-it-to-hit-snooze References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/danger-bomb-clock-yet-another-obnoxious-alarm-234945.php) This silly clock is really quite functional, albeit annoying. Unlike a [traditional alarm clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roberts-ortus-5), this one not only resembles a time bomb, but also shares some of the same attributes. When woken up by the sound of a simulated explosion, the poor user must figure out a [secret number code](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houracle) in order to “disarm” the “explosion”. The kicker is that the secret code is randomly reset every morning! For $31, you too can be tortured by this [novelty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-bomb-extreme)...every day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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's Driving This Trend - **Novelty Alarm Clocks:** There is a growing trend for unique and creative alarm clocks that provide a different wake-up experience. - **Gamification of Daily Tasks:** With the rise of gamification, more products are using game-like elements to make mundane tasks more engaging. - **Mental Exercise Devices:** Devices like this bomb alarm clock combine mental challenges with everyday routines, tapping into a growing interest in brain training and cognitive stimulation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** As consumers search for more unique and fun experiences from their electronics, there is a growing opportunity for companies to create distinctive gadgets and devices. - **Gaming:** With the rise of gamification in daily life, there is an opportunity for gaming companies to educate and provide fun experiences in new and unexpected ways. - **Wellness:** The mental exercise and cognitive stimulation provided by devices like the bomb alarm clock could be leveraged by companies in the wellness industry to promote brain health and overall wellbeing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motion-Sensing Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo.md) - [Lottery-Inspired Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-clock.md) - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md) - [Grenade-Inspired Table Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepe-1839.md) - [Opulent Armory Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepe-1839-grenade-clock.md) - [Elegant Aromatic Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paramita-universal-alarm-clock.md) - [Branded Technology Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-snooze.md) - [Compact Campsite EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-lamp-and-alarm.md) - [Connected Toy-Like Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubb-alarm-clock.md)