# Pistol-Handled Teapots 'Let's Talk It Over' by Dennis Shields is Dangerously Appealing By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-talk-it-over References: [inspire.2ia.pl](http://inspire.2ia.pl/post/16339078595/lets-talk-it-over-by-dennis-shields) & [saatchionline](http://www.saatchionline.com/art/Assemblage-Collage-Found-Objects-Let-s-Talk-It-Over-1/302978/146808/view) Although afternoon tea is often a time for relaxation and refinement, the 'Let’s Talk It Over' teapot gives it a whole new dangerous identity. In place of a traditional handle, this black sheep of the kettle family has a pistol. Created by [Liverpool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-carlo-liverpool)-born and Lanarkshire-based artist Dennis Shields, the Let’s Talk It Over teapot cleverly combines the gun and kettle in such a way that the spout looks like the other end of the gun. Made out of found objects, it has a ceramic body and plastic, toy gun handle. Surreal and playful, it also comes in an all-white version. As quirky as the Let’s Talk It Over teapot may be, it is nevertheless very practical. Perfect for the hipster, it would add a modern touch to an age-old tradition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Quirky Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and unconventional household items to cater to consumers looking for distinctive and playful designs. - **Blending Art and Functionality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine artistic elements with everyday objects to create functional pieces that stand out and spark conversation. - **Modernizing Tradition:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Infuse traditional practices and rituals with a contemporary twist to appeal to a younger, trend-conscious audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials, techniques, and designs to revolutionize the home decor industry and cater to evolving consumer tastes. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encourage artists and designers to blur the boundaries between art and functional objects, creating unique and thought-provoking pieces. - **Tea and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional tea-related products that cater to modern lifestyles and preferences, reinventing traditional tea-drinking experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Artful Reflective Teapots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessi-9093.md) - [Playful Teapot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teapot-design1.md) - [Fashion House Teapot Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-teapots.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Tea Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-kettle-collective.md) - [Connected Communicative Tea Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gptea-set.md) - [Automated Extraction Teapots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reedesigned-teapot.md) - [High-End Ceramic Japanese Teapots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-drinkware.md) - [Bell-Shaped Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-mug.md) - [Poison-Inspired Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-alchemist.md)