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# Poop-Filled Humor Mugs
The Hidden Surprise Mug Will Scare Your House Guests

By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-10-31 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-surprise-mug
References: [urbanoutfitters](http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=24943425&parentid=A_ENT_GAMES)

Freak your house guests out with the Hidden Surprise Mug. This semi-disturbing mug will definitely have your [friends' stomachs churning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-misfortune-cookies). The gross design comes from Urban Outfitters and can be found online or in store.

The Hidden Surprise Mug does indeed have a surprise waiting for people at the end of their drinks. The surprise at the bottom is very much inspired by child-like humor. Once guests finish their drinks, they'll find a twirly lump of poop waiting for them at the bottom.

This is definitely one [fun cup to prank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scratch-reveal) unwanted house guests with. However, if you're just looking to add some humor to your life first thing in the morning, then this is the cup to do it with.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.7/10
- Popularity: 57% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Shocking Home Goods:** There is an opportunity to create more prank-inspired, unexpected home goods to cater to consumers with a playful sense of humor.
- **Disgusting-yet-funny Designs:** Designers can experiment with more disturbing designs that incorporate humor, allowing for an unconventional take on the typical homeware market.
- **Childish Humor Products:** There is an opportunity to create more home goods and novelty items that are inspired by juvenile humor, appealing to consumers with a love for irreverent jokes.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Home Goods:** Home goods companies may benefit from experimentation with shocking designs to attract a more playful consumer base.
- **Novelty Gifts:** Novelty gift retailers have an opportunity to offer a wider selection of humorous, yet disgusting designs to appeal to a range of consumers.
- **Housewares and Kitchenware:** Brands in the housewares and kitchenware industry could create similar designs, allowing for the introduction of more amusing items to shake up their product lines.

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