# Literal Eye Candy Googly Eye Candy Will Stare Back By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-11-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/googly-eye-candy References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/googly-eyes-butter-penny-shark-attack-underpants-thumb-suckers/) There is nothing like enjoying a little eye candy every now and then, and I mean that literally with the googly eye candy. Released by Archie McPhee is a new line of lollipops that are shaped and flavored in some of the most ironic ways. If you have ever imagined sucking on a pair of [Coca-Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-competition-cafes) flavored eyeballs, minty fresh tighty whities, sweet blueberry sharks, orange thumbs or the surprisingly regular butter-flavored cubed butter lollipop, then your prayers have been heard. Though these sweets are bizarrely paired in shape and taste, no one says you have to eat them yourselves. Have a little fun by attempting to lure pals into sucking on a severed thumb or a pair of fresh underpants, even if it's to taste-test the authenticity of the label's flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Novelty Food:** The popularity of bizarre and ironic-shaped food products provides opportunities for creating unique and attention-grabbing treats. - **Interactive Packaging:** Packaging that incorporates interactive elements such as googly eyes can enhance the consumer experience and create a memorable brand connection. - **Unexpected Flavor Combinations:** The trend of combining unusual flavors in food products allows for surprising taste experiences that defy expectations and intrigue consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry can explore new and unconventional shapes and flavors for lollipops to capture consumer attention and stand out in a crowded market. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry can develop innovative designs that incorporate interactive elements like googly eyes to enhance product appeal and consumer engagement. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can experiment with unexpected flavor combinations, like butter-flavored cubed butter lollipops, to cater to adventurous and curious consumers seeking unique taste experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Craft Cocktail Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-cocktail-lollipop.md) - [Cheeky Chewy Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-belly-belly-buttons.md) - [Lickable Sour Candy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zed-candy.md) - [Oversized Gummy Bear Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-candy-big-bear-pop.md) - [Hard Candy-Inspired Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/push-pop-gummy-popits.md) - [Polarizing Hard Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malort-sucks.md) - [Gummy Candy-Inspired Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-collection.md) - [Lollipop-Inspired Dessert Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-x-chupa-chups.md) - [Novelty Gelato Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-pop.md)