# Social Commentary Smoothies Skittles by Josh Kline Uses Unconventional and Poetic Ingredients By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-05-12 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/josh-kline References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/05/snarky-smoothies-distill-the-pitfalls-of-modern-society.html) & [art.thehighline.org](http://art.thehighline.org/project/archeo/) Skittles by Josh Kline offers food for thought. This installation features a refrigerator containing snarky smoothies and social commentary fresh enough to eat. The exhibit is part of the New York City High Line's Archeo Project. This poignant piece represents the deprivations of modern society. The industrial fridge is stocked with smoothies that speak to the fascination and frustration with technology so prevalent in urban life. With ingredients like big data and kale chips, the smoothie concoctions come with a side of humor as well. The list of ingredients note both old technologies and new ones, but also leaves interpretation up to the viewer. Based on aesthetics alone, the Josh Kline installation is visually appealing. The bottles are likely based on the BluePrintJuice design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Social Commentary Food:** The rise of social commentary food as a form of artistic expression offers an opportunity for food industry disruptors to experiment with unconventional ingredients and presentation styles. - **Humorous Food:** The use of humor in food and beverage can create a unique and memorable experience for consumers, providing an opportunity for disruptors to leverage humor as a way to stand out in a crowded market. - **Tech-inspired Food:** The use of technology-inspired ingredients in food and beverage can tap into the fascination with modern technology, creating a space for disruptors to experiment with unconventional flavors and presentation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can leverage social commentary, humor, and technology-inspired ingredients to create a more experiential and unique offering for consumers. - **Art Industry:** The use of food as a medium for artistic expression offers a new avenue for artists to convey their message and create a unique experience for their audience. - **Hospitality Industry:** The use of unconventional ingredients and presentation in food and beverage can be leveraged by the hospitality industry to create a unique and memorable experience for guests, providing an opportunity for disruptors to differentiate themselves in a crowded market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Snack Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaffa-cakes-installation.md) - [Satirical Popsicle Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-the-rich-popsicles.md) - [Vibrant QSR Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-drop-smoothie.md) - [Glittering Bubble-Infused Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glitter-pop-lemonade.md) - [Textural Coconut-Infused Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-day-magico-drinks.md) - [Candy-Flavored Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skittles-drinks.md) - [Superfruit Smoothie Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swirl-smoothie-bowls.md) - [Jet Black Dessert Concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opaque-2.md) - [Scent-Inspired Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erewhon-x-dedcool.md)