# Human Pig Masks David Castillo Knits Swine Flu Masques, And You Can Too By Rachel | Published 2009-06-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-castillo-swine-flu-masque References: [whats-wrong-with-the-zoo](http://www.whats-wrong-with-the-zoo.com/knitted-swine-flu-mask/#more-5892) & [blog.splendorknitting](http://blog.splendorknitting.com/2009/05/because-every-pandemic-needs-some.html) The World Health Organization declared the Swine Flu a pandemic today, and we have a few options when it comes to how we respond. The first is to panic, the second is to knit pig masks. Ok, so maybe there are more options, but if the latter of those two options appeals to you, the Swine Flu Masque by David Castillo is for you. The quirky DIY Swine Flu Masque is a hand-knitted mask that is bright pink and has a snout, because if you can’t beat the pigs, you may as well join them. You can get the step-by step instructions off David Castillo’s blog. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Swine Flu Masks:** Opportunity for individuals to create their own Swine Flu masks. - **Pandemic Panic Response:** Growing interest in unique ways to respond to pandemics like Swine Flu. - **Quirky Hand-knitted Accessories:** Increasing demand for unconventional and handmade fashion accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Accessories:** Potential market for unique and unconventional fashion accessories like DIY Swine Flu masks. - **Crafts and DIY:** Opportunity for DIY enthusiasts to create and sell their own Swine Flu masks. - **Healthcare and Safety:** Possibility for healthcare companies to develop innovative masks to cater to unique pandemic responses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Customizable Style Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpur-fiit.md) - [Face Mask-Made Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymlux-lamp.md) - [Mask-Made Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories.md) - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md) - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [Aerodynamic Filtration Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-face-protector.md) - [Digital Avatar LED Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qudi-mask-2.md) - [Block Puzzle Carnival Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1.md)