# Tormented Candy Photos Gummy Bear Torture By Cowbag | Published 2008-09-10 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummy-bear-torture-sm-photographs-with-candy References: [aboutcolonblank](http://www.aboutcolonblank.com/2008/05/15/15-horrible-ways-to-kill-torture-a-gummi-bear/#more-1896) Oh those poor gummy bears... If you're a fan, then look away now. If you like slightly strange photographs and/or you are REALLY bored at work then this is the one for you. These gummy bear trends depict our [favorite sweet treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haribo-gummy-candies) in perilous situations. Unlike [other gummy bear trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-approved-candies) this one is really mean and shows them spiked, eaten and stretched. I tell you, those cocktail sticks and swords are dangerous. If anyone can find me gummy 'Street Artist' shaped sweets please send them my way and I will do a nice collection of torture pictures for your enjoyment... ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dark Food Photography:** The trend of creating visually striking food photography that focuses on the darker, twisted side of food. - **Sadistic Sweets:** The trend of incorporating dark and violent elements into the design and marketing of candy and other sweets. - **Gummy Art:** The trend of using gummy candy as an artistic medium to create sculptures and installations. ### Where This Applies - **Food Photography:** Food photographers can explore new, edgy, and provocative ways of styling and shooting food that taps into the trend of dark food photography. - **Confectionery:** Candy makers can consider incorporating darker design elements into their packaging and presentation of sweets to appeal to the trend of sadistic sweets. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the possibilities of using gummy candy as a creative and playful medium for sculpture and installation, tapping into the trend of gummy art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jumbo Gummy Bear Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nassau-candy.md) - [Gummy Bear Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squeezable-toy.md) - [Playful Gummy Bear Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummy-bear-kit.md) - [Gummy-Studded Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummy-bears-in-ice-cream.md) - [Record-Breaking Gummy Mosaics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummy-candy-mosaic.md) - [Melting Tea-Infused Gummy Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twg-singapore.md) - [Oversized Gummy Bear Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-candy-big-bear-pop.md) - [Toy-Themed Sour Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-grumpy-gummy-bears.md) - [Freeze-Dried Gummy Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezedried-gummy-bears.md)