# Forkable Candles The New Light Then Bite Candle Fork Lets You Have Your Cake and Eat It Too By Emily Evans | Published 2011-05-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-then-bite-candle-fork References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/home/more-birthday-fun-with-light-then-bite-candles/) & [urbanoutfitters](http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=22500797&parentid=A_NEWARRIVALS&sortProperties=) Birthdays can be a fun time of year for most people, and for those money-conscious individuals, there is even more reason for celebration this year! [Urban Outfitters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homesick-holiday-candle) has just come out with [fork-handled candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodinspired-candle). Yes, that’s right -- these cool candles are not only fun and colourful—they are also forkable! The Light Then Bite Candle Fork comes in a set of 12 and is available from Urban Outfitters’ online store. For only $8, you can have your very own set of [candle forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-fork-collection), or if you're feeling generous, they also make a cool gift for birthday guys and gals. The Light Then Bite Candle Fork really does bring truth to the old saying, "have your cake and eat it too"! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fork-handled Products:** Opportunity to create new products, like fork-handled candles, that combine two or more functionalities to add value and novelty in commonplace items. - **Disposable Products with Longer Life Span:** Opportunity to create disposable items, like candles, that have longer or additional functionalities to meet both functional and emotional needs of customers. - **Novelty Items with Competitive Pricing:** Opportunity to innovate the product design using novel themes or ideas that compete with existing products in terms of price and practicality. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Opportunity to create novel products with versatile and functional designs that meet both functional and aesthetic needs of customers. - **Consumer Goods:** Opportunity to innovate the design of existing products, like candles, to include multi-functional features that cater to different needs and preferences of customers. - **Gifting:** Opportunity to design products that combine novelty, aesthetics, and functionality to make unique and affordable gifts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extended Reach Fondue Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fonduuuuuuefork.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Pastel Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goober-candle.md) - [Adorable Bee-Inspired Candlesticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeinspired-candlesticks.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joya-x-dominique-ansel.md) - [Edible Butter Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-candle.md) - [Tea-Light Candle Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-grill.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Signature Fork Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-fork-collection.md) - [Food-Inspired Novelty Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-savage.md)