# Gangster Coffee Cups The Fisticup Can Give a Serious Punch By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gangster-coffee-cup-fisticup References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Fisticup--Design--Home.html) & [worldwidefred](http://www.worldwidefred.com/fisticup.htm) The Fisticup may be dangerous for those who aren't morning people. The coffee cup is a little gangster-fabulous, as it features brass knuckles as the cup holder. If you are already a grumpy person who just can't handle early mornings, just imagine how your office co-workers will feel if you had this Fisticup [coffee mug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-mug)! **Implications** - Coffee drinkers are plentiful and they're craving a unique experience. By making the vessel that they place their beloved beverage in [playful and fun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-mofusand), businesses in the industry are separating themselves from the sea of bland competition. Take a hard look at your business or idea and ask yourself, "What makes me different from my competitors?" If you have a good answer to this, chances are that success will surely find you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Playful Coffee Cups:** Bringing a sense of fun and uniqueness to coffee cup designs can set businesses apart in the saturated coffee industry market. - **Personalized Beverage Containers:** Customizing beverage containers can create a unique and appealing experience for consumers, giving businesses an edge in the competitive market. - **Functional Novelty Items:** Creating functional novelty items, like the Fisticup coffee mug, can capture the attention of consumers and provide them with an enjoyable and memorable product experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Coffee:** Innovative coffee cup designs can disrupt the coffee industry by attracting customers with unique and playful products. - **Gift and Novelty:** The market for personalized and functional novelty items presents opportunities for businesses to tap into consumer desire for unique and entertaining products. - **Office Supplies:** Introducing fun and creative office supplies, such as novelty coffee cups, can disrupt the industry by making work environments more enjoyable and engaging for employees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Utensil Holding Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1handmug.md) - [Hidden Cat Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-cat-coffee-cup.md) - [Inflated-Style Structural Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-spiky.md) - [Accordion-Style Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accordion-paper-cup.md) - [Anthropomorphic Cup Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusesable-coffee.md) - [Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fit-cafe.md) - [Ultra-Heavy Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanus-brass-tankard.md) - [Collapsible Metallic Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-stainless-steel-cup.md) - [Designer Glass Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ember-cold-tumbler.md)