# Dog Dishes for Dudes The Man Bowl Lets Manners Go Out the Doggie Door By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-07-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/man-bowl References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5817608/we-really-hope-youre-not-gross-enough-to-need-a-man-bowl) & [thumbsupuk](http://www.thumbsupuk.com/products/Man-Bowl.htm) Fido gets his dog dish engraved with his name, so why shouldn't his owner have his very own Man Bowl? This comical piece of crockery makes a mockery of the male species in a literal tasteful way, at least, but the amusement associated with eating from such a receptacle must overcome the humiliation of receiving this as a gift. Right? Whether or not you're in agreement about this attempt to tame tableware and a certain somebody who's been prepared a home-cooked meal, you may be entertained by the image of the Man Bowl sitting neatly on a placemat adjacent to a glass of wine. This picture goes to prove that perhaps a recipient of this seemingly insulting dish is also likely to be a recipient of scrumptious sarcasm, since no truly messy man would be trusted with stemware and red liquids. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Novelty Tableware:** As consumers increasingly seek unique and playful dining experiences, there is an opportunity for the creation of novelty tableware such as the Man Bowl. - **Humorous Home Goods:** There is growing demand for humorous home goods that add a touch of playfulness to everyday living spaces, opening up an opportunity for the production of items like the Man Bowl. - **Gender-specific Products:** As society becomes more accepting of gender-specific products and interests, there is an opportunity to create niche items such as the Man Bowl for male audiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tableware Manufacturing:** Companies in the tableware manufacturing industry could capitalize on the novelty and humor trend with the production of items like the Man Bowl. - **Gift and Novelty Sales:** Businesses specializing in gift and novelty sales have an opportunity to market items like the Man Bowl to consumers looking for playful and unique items. - **Online Marketplace Retail:** As e-commerce continues to grow, online marketplaces that sell niche and unique products like the Man Bowl can benefit from increased demand for novelty home goods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Dog Bowl Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-dog-bowl.md) - [Mix-and-Match Dog Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woof-dog-bowl.md) - [Anthropomorphized Pet Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-bowl-table.md) - [Contemporary Heightened Pet Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/como.md) - [Artisanal Dog Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-dog-bowls.md) - [Intelligent Maze-Style Dog Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hank-pet-bowl.md) - [Spill-Proof Kibble Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kibble-katcher.md) - [Dinosaur-Inspired Cat Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-bowl.md) - [Designer Pet Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallserve.md)