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# Expressive Social Media Napkins
Facebook Napkins Show your Likes and Dislikes

By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-09-27 | Social Media
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-napkins
References: [chipchick](http://www.chipchick.com/2012/09/grandma-how-you-really-feel-about-her-cooking-with-these-napkins.html) & [donkey-products](http://donkey-products.com/shop/en/alle/neuheiten/perfect-dinner-buttonhole-paper-napkin)

These ever-so-expressive [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noplace-app) napkins allow you to state exactly how you feel about any dish you are eating. While Facebook may not actually have a 'dislike' button, the [iconic thumbs up 'like' symbol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinko) is well known when it comes to demonstrating how much you approve of something.

With a button hole on either side of the napkin, you can easily show your appreciation or lack of appreciation by simply buttoning the napkin to your shirt facing the appropriate direction. You no longer have to actually say how you feel and potentially insult your host, or your mom, as they will be able to interpret your reaction to their food by glancing at your napkin.

These Facebook napkins make it easier for your to state if you "like" or "dislike" the food.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.4/10
- Popularity: 4% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialmedia)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Expressive Napkins:** The rise of expressive napkins creates opportunities for personalized dining experiences and self-expression at social events.
- **Social Media Integration:** The integration of social media symbols into everyday objects allows for new forms of digital communication and instant feedback.
- **Nonverbal Communication:** The use of nonverbal cues, such as buttoned napkins, offers an alternative method for conveying emotions and opinions.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can adopt expressive napkins to enhance guest experiences and gather real-time feedback.
- **Event Planning:** Event planners can leverage social media integration on napkins to create interactive and engaging experiences for attendees.
- **Social Media Marketing:** Social media marketers can explore the potential of incorporating social media symbols into physical products to enhance brand engagement.

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