# Presidential Candidate Milkshakes The Diner's New 'Freakshakes' are Inspired by the 2016 Election By Joey Haar | Published 2016-10-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freakshake References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2016/10/14/trump-clinton-freakshakes/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [goodlifediner](http://goodlifediner.com/) The Diner, an Americana restaurant in central London, specializes in a dessert dish it calls 'freakshakes,' which are [milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-factory) with wickedly decadent flavors and baked goods and [candy as toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/election-collection). In honor of the 2016 US presidential election, The Diner has introduced two new freakshakes based on the likenesses of the leading candidates: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. The two freakshakes are each colored in their respective presidential candidates party colors, with the Hillary shake being blue bubblegum and the Trump shake a [red strawberry gelato](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-swirl-shake). The Hillary freakshake is relatively gentle with the presidential candidate, with the only overt reference to Clinton being the color of the shake. However, the Trump shake comes with a garish handful of yellow cotton candy on top, a clear reference to Trump's notorious hair style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Political](https://www.trendhunter.com/political) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Decadent Freakshakes:** 'Freakshakes' are indulgent milkshakes with extravagant flavors and toppings. - **Election-inspired Desserts:** Restaurants are creating desserts themed after political events or candidates. - **Colorful Presidential Treats:** Food and beverage items are designed with colors representing political parties. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can create their own versions of 'freakshakes' with unique flavors and toppings. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Food and beverage companies can develop election-themed products and desserts. - **Event Planning Industry:** Event planners can incorporate election-inspired treats into their event menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition New Year Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-shake-shack-shakes.md) - [QSR-Produced Milkshake Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-7.md) - [Celebratory Cartoon Movie Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppys-sugar-cookie-shake.md) - [Limited-Time Caffeinated Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-sugar-latte-milkshake.md) - [Cafe-Inspired Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-shakes.md) - [Festive Blended Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-blended-milkshake.md) - [Summertime Dessert Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-shake.md) - [Sprinkle Cookie-Inspired Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinkle-cookie-shake.md) - [Strawberry Frosted Donut Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-frosted-donut-shake.md)