# Cheeky Bean Bags Meanbags The Low Tech SMS? By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-11-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meanbags-low-tech-text-messaging References: [joshspear](http://www.joshspear.com/item/etsyfound-mean-bags/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7721274) If you're pissed off and want to get the message across, hit em' with a Meanbag or two. These [colorful beanbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citysac-covers), made by Maybe You Should Die, come embroidered with a variety of [nasty and creative expletives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profanity-jam). [Collect them all](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzbagz): @ssface (lime on aqua fabric) Ballsface (aqua on brown fabric) Bitchass (grey on lavender fabric) Dickbomb (aqua on orange fabric) Deadsh@t (brown on red fabric) Douchelord (magenta on lime fabric) Dumbf#ck (aqua on red fabric) Jerkface (aqua on grey fabric) F#ckass (black on aqua fabric) F#ckstick (red on aqua fabric) Polesmoker (grey on lime fabric) Punkass (magenta on grey fabric) Sanchface (hint: post-dirty sanchez) (brown on aqua fabric) Slutmouth (red on lavender fabric) Tw@tbomb (magenta on pink fabric) Whoremouth (magenta on lavender fabric) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customizable Insult Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering personalized and offensive messaging on various products to appeal to customers seeking unique and bold items. - **Shock Value Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Employing provocative language and designs to attract attention and create a buzz around a brand or product. - **Controversial Self-expression:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalizing on the trend of using offensive and explicit language as a form of self-expression, and creating products that enable individuals to showcase their edgy personalities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Apparel and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing a line of customizable clothing and accessories that feature offensive slogans or designs. - **Gift and Novelty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing a range of controversial novelty items that target individuals looking for unconventional and provocative gifts. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating an online platform that specializes in selling offensive merchandise, providing a convenient outlet for customers to express their edgier side. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Profanity Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuck-this-candle.md) - [Offbeat Bath Bombs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-bomb-extreme.md) - [Intimately Flavored Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chazz-kettle-chips.md) - [Whimsical Garbage Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-garbage-bags.md) - [Cheeky Family-Friendly Swearing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youll-swear-by-them.md) - [Cheeky Holiday Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-stoppers.md) - [Witty Plushie Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchkins-are-punny-collectibles.md) - [Emotional Exploration Plushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-baggage-by-solobo-toys.md) - [Upcycled Couch Sports Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-the-couch-bags.md)