# Metaphorical Measuring Tools Solveigarson's 'I Could Eat a Horse' Pasta Holder is Hilarious By Meghan Young | Published 2011-12-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-could-eat-a-horse References: [inspire.2ia.pl](http://inspire.2ia.pl/post/14214651095/i-could-eat-a-horse-is-a-spaghetti-measuring-tool) & [solson.is](http://solson.is/projects.php?ID=209) The well-known expression "I Could Eat a Horse," has taken on a whole new meaning for the spaghetti measuring tool that has been aptly named after that metaphor. Making the process of [boiling pasta noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-food-collection) more fun and accurate, the measuring tool doles out different portions in a unique way. Created by Iceland-based designer Stefan Petur Solveigarson, the I Could Eat a Horse spaghetti measuring tool features four different cutouts: a child, a man, a woman and, of course, a horse. Depending on how hungry a person is or the number of people eating at one time, this [kitchen necessity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamfarms) measures out the right portion playfully. This tool is perfect for the hipster or cook with a sense of humor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Playful Portion Control:** Opportunity for creating innovative portion control tools that make cooking more fun and accurate. - **Novel Kitchen Accessories:** Potential for introducing unique and humorous kitchen tools to enhance the cooking experience. - **Quirky Culinary Gadgets:** Demand for unconventional cooking gadgets that cater to individuals with a sense of humor. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** Kitchenware industry can explore designing and manufacturing playful portion control tools. - **Gifts & Novelties:** Opportunity for the gifts and novelties industry to offer unique and humorous kitchen accessories. - **Cooking Appliances:** Cooking appliance manufacturers can tap into the market of quirky culinary gadgets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charming Personified Pasta Testers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-tester.md) - [Instant Noodle-Inspired Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-measuring-cup.md) - [Multi-Functional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-kitchen-tools.md) - [Magnifying Measurement Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-sizes-ruler.md) - [Single-Piece Silicone Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boi-measuring-cup.md) - [Horse-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-falabella-stool.md) - [Extended Reach Fondue Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fonduuuuuuefork.md) - [Instant Noodle Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-cup-noodle-measuring-cup.md) - [Vampire-Inspired Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-crusher.md)