# Cartoon Icon Ice-Markers The Homer Ice Cube Tray from Shopjeen is Cleverly Cool By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-ice-cube-tray References: [shopjeen](http://www.shopjeen.com/collections/men-s/products/homer-ice-cube-tray) & [shopjeen](http://www.shopjeen.com/collections) The [Homer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homer-rogue-taverna) ice cube tray from e-retailer [Shop Jeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-joke-shop) adds an unexpected element to one's summer drink. Kids and adults alike are guaranteed to love this cleverly designed kit that turns water into ice cubes shaped to resemble the iconic Simpsons patriarch's face. This fun kitchen accessory is made from a flexible silicone mold that creates perfectly shaped Homer ice cubes. The six-piece mold is a novelty kitchen item that the whole family will love and is a perfect gift idea for that obsessed Simpsons fan in your life. Shop Jeen's Homer ice cube tray turns regular ice cubes into mini Homer faces. Watch Homer melt as you enjoy a lemonade, sparkling water or [cool cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzballz-pool) at our next backyard BBQ event! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Novelty Kitchen Accessories:** The rise of novelty kitchen accessories opens opportunities for unique and playful ice cube trays like the Homer ice cube tray. - **Fandom-inspired Products:** The popularity of fandom-inspired products creates a market for items like the Homer ice cube tray that cater to devoted fans of iconic characters. - **Transforming Everyday Objects:** The trend of transforming everyday objects into fun and creative versions, like turning ice cubes into mini Homer faces, provides innovative opportunities for product development. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can explore creating more novelty ice cube trays and other fun accessories to enhance the enjoyment of cooking and entertaining. - **Gift and Merchandise:** The gift and merchandise industry can capitalize on the popularity of iconic characters by offering unique and fandom-inspired products like the Homer ice cube tray as gift ideas. - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry can leverage the trend of transforming everyday objects by incorporating fun and creative ice cube shapes, like mini Homer faces, into their product offerings to enhance the overall drinking experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Ice Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-ice-sets.md) - [Cooling Beer Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beercubes1.md) - [At-Home Mixologist Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-ice-maker.md) - [Compact Ice Cub Storage Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czwlhg-ice-cube-trays.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-straw.md) - [Cannabis-Infused Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdration-kitchen.md) - [Cuttting-Edge Sphere Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-ice-makers.md) - [Efficient At-Home Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-ice-maker.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Iconic Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-tote-bag.md)