# Office Supply Prank Prints The Herlitz 'Cheap Fun' Campaign Encourages Amusement By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-07-03 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herlitz-cheap-fun-campaign References: [adsoftheworld](http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/herlitz_cheap_fun_2) & [knsk.de](http://www.knsk.de/) So long as you're not with a company that pushes productivity, the office is notoriously a place of boredom and procrastination. This Herlitz 'Cheap Fun' campaign recommends a few unconventional ways to use its desk drawer implements as a way to seek amusement amidst the [dull conditions of a colorless cubicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teams-meeting). The KNSK Werbeagentur [advertising agency of Hamburg, Germany](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-advertising-campaign), has playfully put together a series of three prints that childishly, yet cleverly, exploit the uses of these knickknacks. To [trick a colleague](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monday-platform) into staining his lips and drinking from an empty mug, the inside of a coffee cup has been colored black with a marker. Correction fluid was used to white-out the woman's skirt of the female bathroom symbol, and the mischievous Herlitz 'Cheap Fun' campaign sees a thumb tack placed pin upwards on the "start" button of the photocopier. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Pranks](https://www.trendhunter.com/pranks) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unconventional Office Pranks:** Opportunities for companies to develop and market office supplies specifically designed for playful and harmless pranks in the workplace. - **Enhancing Workplace Amusement:** Innovations in office supplies that can inject fun and amusement into the daily routines of employees, helping to boost creativity and morale. - **Creative Advertising Strategies:** The use of clever and imaginative advertising campaigns that showcase unconventional uses of products to engage and entertain target audiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Supplies:** Manufacturers of office supplies can explore new product lines that are specifically tailored for office pranks and amusement. - **Corporate Services:** Companies that provide workplace solutions and services can incorporate office supplies and gadgets designed to enhance workplace amusement and boost employee engagement. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Advertising agencies and marketing firms can develop creative strategies that encompass engaging and entertaining campaigns showcasing unconventional uses of products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Korean Game-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-desk-accessories.md) - [Dumpster Pencil Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Playful Industrial Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forming-function-nomad-collection.md) - [Invisible Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invsbal.md) - [Humorous Pet Furniture Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utsdd.md) - [Humorous Quick Cleanup Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-desk-concept.md) - [Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-spotlights.md) - [Lazy Cereal Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-cereal.md)