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# Illusory Beard Book Covers
This Funny Notebook Beard Provides Blank Pages and a Quick Cover

By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-08-18 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funny-notebook
References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/gear/notebook-beard/)

This funny notebook can give you all the facial hair you ever wanted, but never had. The Notebook Beard has an illustrious [beard print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beard-in-a-box), so when you open the book and place it over your chin, it resembles a fully grown beard. This is fun for females and other facial hair-challenged beings. Clever placement could lead to humorous photos of babies and pets as well.

The lined pocket notebook comes in a set of two with 32 pages each. These are great to have on hand for everyday list-requiring tasks, as well as convenient and quick disguises. In the event you need to spy on someone in a coffee shop or library for instance, the funny notebook could become your saving grace.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.9/10
- Popularity: 18% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Illusory Beard Accessories:** Opportunity for creating innovative accessories that provide the illusion of facial hair, appealing to individuals who desire a temporary change in appearance.
- **Humorous Novelty Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in creating funny and unique products, like the Notebook Beard, that offer a lighthearted and entertaining experience for consumers.
- **Disguise and Spy Gear:** Opportunity for developing creative disguise and spy gear that serve practical purposes while incorporating playful elements, such as using funny notebook covers as a disguise.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion brands can explore creating illusory beard accessories that cater to the growing demand for temporary style transformations.
- **Novelty and Gift:** The novelty and gift industry can tap into the market by offering a wide range of humorous and unique products, including notebook covers that provide entertainment value.
- **Surveillance and Security:** Surveillance and security companies can incorporate innovative and creative disguise options, such as utilizing clever notebook covers, to enhance undercover operations.

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