# Edible Eyeball Lollipops These Lollipops are Shaped Like the Eyes of Creepy Creatures By Ell Smith | Published 2017-06-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-eyeball-lollipops References: [boingboing.net](http://boingboing.net/2017/06/22/sugar-taxidermy.html) & [colossalshop](https://colossalshop.com/products/creature-eyes-lollipops) These edible [eyeball lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-lollipop) from Vintage Confections are equal parts creepy and delicious. Featuring an assortment of different shapes, sizes and colors, this collection is sure to make for the ideal [spooky gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bazooka-candy-brands-halloween). Each lollipop set includes an array of flavors including: strawberry, green apple, cotton candy, blackberry, marshmallow, and guava. The eyeball at the center of these creepy treats are completely edible, and revealed to be a spherical ball of sweetness after the candy exterior has been worn down. The [monstrous pupil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-approved-candies) gazing back at you demands to be devoured, and is sure to be a hit among children and squeamish adults alike. Each lollipop is unique, paying homage to the genetic diversity of the fabricated monster gene pool. These edible eyeballs make the perfect gift for someone with a sweet tooth and a menacing eye. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Creepy Candy:** The trend of creating creepy and delicious candy treats with unique shapes, sizes, and flavors. - **Novelty Food Gifts:** The trend of offering unique and unusual food items as gifts. - **Genetic Diversity Inspiration:** The trend of drawing inspiration from genetic diversity to create unique and diverse food products. ### Where This Applies - **Confectionery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating more unique and creative candy shapes and flavors to cater to the growing demand for novelty food items. - **Gifts and Souvenirs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curating a wide range of unique and novelty food items that can be given as gifts. - **Food Product Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using genetic diversity as inspiration to create new and innovative food products with unique flavors and designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Craft Cocktail Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-cocktail-lollipop.md) - [Spooky Popcorn Snack Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kitchen-scary-eyes.md) - [Celebratory Lollipop Candy Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sees-candies-lollypalooza-box.md) - [Lollipop-Inspired Dessert Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-x-chupa-chups.md) - [Vitamin-Packed Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8greens-daily-greens-lollipops.md) - [Oversized Gummy Bear Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-candy-big-bear-pop.md) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md) - [Mysterious Sci-Fi Series Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chupa-chups-x-stranger-things.md) - [Super-Sour Jelly Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warheads-sour-jelly-pops.md)