# The Danger of Giant Pumpkins 691kg Beast Squashes Opposition (Halloween Special) By Cowbag | Published 2007-10-26 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-pumpkin-weigh-off-691kg-beast-squashes-the-opposition References: [news.sky](http://www.news.sky.com) It's Halloween / Samhain so what a [perfect pumpkin trend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tri-pumpkin) to post - oh yes its time for the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-off. It was held in Half Moon Bay in California, a coastal town which was invaded by pumpkin lovers and saw scores of pick-up trucks lining the streets all laden with the fruits (or should I say vegetables) of their labour. This years winner - a 691kg (1,524lb) beast of a pumpkin - can only be moved with a forklift and is the heaviest ever recorded. Thad Starr was the proud winner awarded $6 (£2.90) per pound, his pumkin earnt him $9,144 (£4,473). The attached video - well this simply warns of the dangers of [giant pumkins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-pumpkin-cake)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Giant Pumpkin Cultivation:** There is an opportunity to develop technology and techniques to facilitate the cultivation of giant pumpkins, potentially leading to more efficient and cost-effective production. - **Pumpkin-based Products:** The trend of giant pumpkins can be leveraged to create innovative pumpkin-based products, such as new types of food, drinks, or even home decor. - **Spectator Sport:** Watching giant pumpkin weigh-offs has become a popular spectator sport in recent years, offering business opportunities in event planning, marketing, and merchandising. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Agriculture:** The agriculture industry can benefit from the trend of giant pumpkin cultivation by developing methods and products that result in super-sized pumpkins. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can incorporate giant pumpkins into their products, potentially attracting customers with new and interesting flavors. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can capitalize on the popularity of giant pumpkin weigh-offs by developing new events and marketing opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Giant Dumpling Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-dumpling-challenge.md) - [Six-Liter Cider Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cider-bottle.md) - [Stacking Pumpkin Display Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-stacking-kit.md) - [Seasonal Jack-O-Lantern Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-potion-liqueur.md) - [Larger-Than-Life Candy Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/15foot-inflatable.md) - [Spooky Seasonal Soda Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fanta-halloween-promotion.md) - [Spooky Autumnal Snack Pasties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-hog-roast-pasty.md) - [Spooky Beer Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empty-beer-glass.md) - [Autumnal Pumpkin Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-ale.md)