# Curved Seafood Cushions This Shrimp Novelty Pillow is Shaped Like the Tiny Crustacean By M | Published 2015-11-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novelty-pillow References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2015/11/04/trouble-sleeping-then-let-this-shrimp-pillow-cuddlestrangle-you-to-sleep-tonight/) & [item.rakuten.co.jp](http://item.rakuten.co.jp/wishorder/a520065011384/) For those looking for a comfy novelty pillow to keep your neck warm and supported during plane or car rides need to look no further than this hyper-realistic shrimp pillow designed by [Rakuten](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-bean-bag). The pillow creatively looks just like a massive shrimp that fits around the wearer's neck. Curved neck pillows are ideal for enjoying a relaxing lie back when you have to remain sitting up. This shrimp pillow is a hilarious option that features a realistic print of a real shrimp along the front and back of the pillow right down to the pink tail. When wearers adorn this shrimp cushion, it'll truly look as through a [massive crustacean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crustacean-lobster-twist) has grabbed them by the neck. Rakuten also sells a variety of other food cushions for those interested, including a cabbage pillow. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Novelty Pillows:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and creative designs of pillows that resemble various objects or foods to cater to different consumer preferences. - **Hyper-realistic Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop hyper-realistic designs on pillows or other products to create an engaging and visually striking user experience. - **Comfort and Support:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance the ergonomic features of pillows to provide optimal neck support and comfort for users during travel or relaxation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate novelty pillows with unique designs into the home decor industry, offering consumers a fun and creative way to accessorize their living spaces. - **Travel Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative neck pillows with eye-catching designs for the travel accessories industry, providing travelers with both comfort and entertainment during their journeys. - **Giftware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of novelty pillows as unique giftware items, appealing to consumers looking for quirky and memorable presents for friends and loved ones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oversized Chicken Sandwich Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-sandwich-snuggler.md) - [Fuzzy Oversized Neck Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffy-nook-pillow.md) - [Customizable Pocket Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sururu-pillow-p17.md) - [Adaptive Ergonomic Bed Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ostrichpillow-bed-pillow.md) - [Life-Sized Meat Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-pillow.md) - [Neck-Safe Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabeau-tne-s3.md) - [Oversized Sandwich Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-chicken-sandwich-snuggler.md) - [Posture-Aligned Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeper-hold-travel-pillow.md) - [Noodle-Shaped Foam Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adjustable-memory-foam-pillow.md)