# Bloody Barware Dexter Serial Killer Blood Trophy Drink Coasters By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-08-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dexter-blood-coasters References: [showtime.seenon](http://showtime.seenon.com/detail.php?p=105752&v=showtime_shows_dexter) If one of the things you love the most about Dexter is the [trophy collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears) portion of his modus operandi, then you will love these Dexter [drink coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusine-coasters) which emulate the serial killer’s act of keeping a drop of each of his victims’ blood between two transparent slides. The Dexter coasters come in a wooden box with a slotted interior to display each coaster - much like Dexter’s bloody trophy case. **Implications** - [Popular culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-x-williams-sonoma) is becoming more than just a form of entertainment. Products featuring a figure in the media are appealing to those who identify themselves through such characters. Companies trying to boost their appeal could hone in on this when developing their designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 68% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Serial Killer-themed Products:** There is a growing market for products related to popular TV shows or movies featuring serial killers. - **Dark Humor Merchandise:** Humorous merchandise based on violent or disturbing themes is becoming more popular among certain demographics. - **Collectible Drink Coasters:** Novelty drink coasters that can be collected and displayed are appealing to fans of certain media franchises. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Companies that produce merchandise based on TV shows or movies can tap into the growing market for products related to serial killers. - **Home Decor:** Companies that produce unique and unconventional home decor items can create products like humorous and collectible drink coasters for young and innovative demographics. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Hotels, bars, and restaurants that create themed environments to attract the fans of entertainment shows like Dexter, can differentiate themselves from the competition and develop more loyal followers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Aquatic Beverage Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-inspired-coasters.md) - [Astrological Drinkware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-constellation-coasters.md) - [Gruesome Horror Film Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-bubbles-soap.md) - [Limited-Edition True Crime Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serial-killer-shop.md) - [Stylish Bar Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-accessories.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-for-dinner-cookbook.md)