# Crime Scene Stationery IWOOT Dead Write Notepads Get the Point Across By Alison Heller | Published 2010-03-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwoot-dead-write References: [iwantoneofthose](http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/dead-write-note-pad/index.html) In case you were looking for a more effective platform for ransom notes, IWOOT has created this gory little notepad. Modeled after a chalk body outline, the 300-leaf IWOOT Dead Write notepad comes equipped with a [red pen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affirmation-gel-pens) which is stored in a [bloody stab wound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aprs-x-liquid-death). A blood splatter surrounds the holder for a murderous effect. Perfect for all your emo love notes, the IWOOT Dead Write notepad is also a surefire way to keep your grocery list short, even if you're shopping-hungry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gory Stationery:** The trend of gory stationery presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to create unique and eye-catching office supplies. - **Dark Humor Products:** The trend of dark humor products creates opportunities for companies to tap into the market of individuals who appreciate unconventional and edgy designs. - **Novelty Notepads:** The trend of novelty notepads opens doors for companies to create playful and unconventional stationery options that stand out in a saturated market. ### Where This Applies - **Office Supplies:** The office supplies industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating unconventional and gory designs into their product offerings. - **Gifts & Novelties:** The gifts and novelties industry can capitalize on the trend of dark humor products by creating unique and edgy items that resonate with consumers seeking unconventional gift options. - **Stationery Retail:** The stationery retail industry can leverage the trend of novelty notepads to attract customers looking for distinctive and playful stationery products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spooky Film-Inspired Stationery Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-be-happy-box.md) - [Cubic Minimalist Memo Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-block.md) - [Elegant Analog Note Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-taking-kit.md) - [Water Brand Wrapping Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-wrapping-paper.md) - [Magnetic Whiteboard Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiteboard-notebook.md) - [Convenient Checklist Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checklist-sticky-roll.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Reusable Paper-Free Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuka-book.md) - [Personal Portable Whiteboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-whiteboard-1.md)