Pork-Flavored Dental Hygiene

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The Bacon Floss

— June 22, 2008 — Unique
Nothing makes me want to run to the nearest restroom to floss my teeth like the taste of pork. And that is exactly what this special bacon-flavored dental floss offers: a mouth-watering, crispy, grease-soaked fried bacon taste for a teeth flossing experience that can only be described as... um.... weird.

"Each 2-1/2” tall plastic dispenser contains 27.3 yards of waxed floss," according to Kaboodle.com.



Implications - Carnivorous-themed products are currently permeating the novelty gift market; consumers are proud of their lifestyle choices, and desire products that reflect this. Products such as this one that incorporate unexpected scents or flavors provide users with a more sensual and satisfying experience. Companies wishing to revamp their products can use this technique to create a stronger relationship between the consumer and company.

Trend Themes

  1. Carnivorous-themed Products — Novelty gift market trends are focusing on carnivorous-themed products that reflect consumers' lifestyle choices.
  2. Unexpected Scents and Flavors — Products that incorporate unexpected scents or flavors provide a more sensual and satisfying experience for users.
  3. Revamping Products — Companies can revamp their products by incorporating unexpected scents or flavors to create a stronger consumer-company relationship.

Industry Implications

  1. Novelty Gift Market — The novelty gift market is a key industry where carnivorous-themed products are currently trending.
  2. Personal Care — The personal care industry can explore using unexpected scents or flavors to enhance the sensory experience for consumers.
  3. Marketing and Branding — Companies in the marketing and branding industry can help revamp products by incorporating unexpected scents or flavors to strengthen consumer-company relationships.
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