# Gun Hairdryer Pull the Trigger to get Warm By Cowbag | Published 2007-03-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gun-hairdryer References: [shinyshiny](http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2005/03/gun_hairdryer_1.html) & [bathroomgraffiti](http://www.bathroomgraffiti.com/article.php?rubrique=5&article=155&pos=1) If trying to control your hair makes you lose the will to live then this is the hairdryer for you. Whilst it may not have lots of [fancy settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-haircare-appliances) it looks great and can make [drying your hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilot-ai-hair-dryer) - a process on the same fun scale at the dentist - more enjoyable. **Implications** - Guns and weapons don't exactly have positive associations considering the history they've had since -- well forever. As grim as weaponry may be, artists have found a way to transform them into everyday objects giving it a new purpose outside of violence. It's a lighthearted approach to threatening objects that would appeal to even the most civilized individual. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Weapon-inspired Objects:** Creating everyday objects based on the design of weapons can turn grim concepts into lighthearted designs. - **Humorous Personal Care Appliance Design:** Designing personal care appliances with humorous concepts can make typically mundane daily routines more enjoyable. - **Minimalistic Product Design:** Simplifying product settings can provide consumers with a refreshing alternative to the feature-heavy options that dominate the market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Personal Care Appliances:** The personal care appliance industry can experiment with fun designs to distinguish their products. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore fresh approaches to common objects to elicit new reactions and perspectives. - **Home Goods and Accessories:** Designing weapon-inspired home goods can bring excitement to common household items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mounted Handsfree Hair Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assist-hair-dryer.md) - [Salon Stylist Sprayer Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-sprayer.md) - [Air-Powered Hair Styling Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-nextgeneration-airwrap.md) - [Upright Handsfree Hairdryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-hair-dryer.md) - [Assistive One-Handed Hairdryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-hairdryer.md) - [Intelligent Hair Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t3-aire-iq.md) - [Multi-Tasking Blowdryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duet-blowdry.md) - [Multifunctional Styling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conairs-new-infiniti-pro-2in1.md) - [Tubular Bathroom Body Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-spa.md)