# Unbreakable Fighting Umbrellas New Philippine Secret Weapon By Noora Abu Eitah | Published 2008-07-14 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-secret-weapon-the-unbreakable-fighting-umbrellas References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5024699/mary-poppins-has-nothing-on-the-unbreakable-fighting-umbrella-john-steed-however) The government of the Philippines recently used a not-so-recent product as a secret weapon to protect its president, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The **[Unbreakable Fighting Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smith-blade)** are the $180 [multi-purpose weapon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-katana)/[rainstopper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-duckhead). The product got great reviews from Secret Service agencies around the world. "Your product is simple and affective as we saw in your video. I can carry it everywhere," one agency wrote. Watch the video as Thomas Kurz , the world's foremost expert on flexibility training, splits a watermelon in two using the umbrella. The new secret weapon is no longer a secret. Here are some similar trends on Trend Hunter: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [World News](https://www.trendhunter.com/worldnews) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multi-purpose Weapons:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop versatile products that serve multiple functions, providing users with convenience and effectiveness. - **Innovative Defense Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and unconventional tools for personal protection that can be easily carried and used in various situations. - **Unconventional Use of Daily Items:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore alternative applications for common objects, transforming them into unexpected and powerful tools. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Self-defense:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce advanced and flexible self-defense technologies that offer enhanced protection and ease of use. - **Outdoor Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative and resilient products for outdoor use that can withstand various conditions and serve multiple purposes. - **Security Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate security solutions by introducing unconventional tools and techniques for personal protection and defense. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flying Umbrella Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-umbrella.md) - [Expertly Crafted Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-green-umbrella.md) - [Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloombrella.md) - [Connected Dual Functioning Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulasol.md) - [Self-Defence Tubular Inflatable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-seat.md) - [Two-People Umbrella Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain.md) - [Sturdy Heat Relief Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aliz-umbrella.md) - [Car Roof Luggage Holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-storage.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight Durable Golf Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-lite-umbrella.md)