# Lobster Cat Costumes Lobster Baby has Nothing on This Latest Viral Photo Fun By Jacqueline Parrish | Published 2009-10-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-cat References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/akdobbins/lobster-cat-is-the-new-lobster-baby) & [costumzee](http://www.costumzee.com/tag/lobster/) Playing off of the success that was the lobster baby Internet phenomenon (which was essentially a small child dressed in a lobster suit sitting in a pot emulating the boiling of a crustacean), the lobster cat is the latest pet to [don the costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crescent-mummy-dog-costume). The lobster cat is equally as adorable as the lobster baby and photos of the lobster cat have the animal on top of a stove in a pot, scurrying across the floor, and looking pensive while staring out the window. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 33% | 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) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pet Dress-up Trend:** The popularity of dressing up pets in unique and creative costumes is growing, presenting opportunities for pet clothing and accessories companies to innovate with new designs and materials. - **Viral Photo Trends:** The trend of posting adorable and humorous pet photos online is gaining traction, creating opportunities for social media platforms and pet-related content creators to develop engaging and shareable content. - **Humanizing Pets:** The trend of humanizing pets through outfits and activities continues to captivate animal lovers, allowing pet service providers and experiential marketing companies to explore new ways to enhance pet-owner bonding experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Clothing and Accessories:** The pet dress-up trend opens up new markets and product opportunities for companies specializing in pet clothing and accessories, with a focus on unique and eye-catching designs. - **Social Media Platforms:** Viral photo trends provide social media platforms with an opportunity to enhance user engagement and attract new users by creating pet-themed content features and collaborations with popular pet influencers. - **Pet Service Providers:** The trend of humanizing pets presents opportunities for pet service providers to offer bespoke experiences, such as pet-friendly vacations or personalized grooming services, that cater to owners looking to indulge their furry companions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lobster Heating Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crustacean-lobster-twist.md) - [Lobster Roll Wedding Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-roll-wedding-cakes.md) - [Lobster Pet Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-organic-coconut-freezedried-treats.md) - [Lobster-Shaped Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-lobster.md) - [Edible Lobster Pearls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-pearls.md) - [Crispy Fried Seafood Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-lobster-shrimp-stack.md) - [Indulgent Seafood Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobsterfest-2026.md) - [Expansive Halloween Pet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petco-bootique.md) - [Life-Sized Clog Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-costume.md)