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Board Game-Inspired Aprons

The Operation Apron Lets You Relive Your Childhood Doctor Dreams

— July 9, 2013 — Lifestyle
Yes, this Operation Apron is exactly what it looks like: a cooking cover designed after the hit game. Many children had their dreams of being a surgeon dashed while playing Operation. This apron allows you to relive your childhood, to a point, anyways. It won't shock you should you fail to successfully extract the writer's cramp, but it is a fun way to keep yourself clean in the kitchen.

The Operation Apron is more or less a spot-on replica of the game, albeit without the electric shock. Quirky aprons such as this have been gaining in popularity as more and more chefs get in touch with their geeky/childish side. Here's hoping this shift to board game-based aprons continues. The Operation Apron sells for around $23 and is available now.
Trend Themes
1. Board Game-inspired Aprons - More aprons inspired by classic board games are being developed and marketed, providing an opportunity for companies to tap into the growing demand for geeky/childish cooking apparel.
2. Geeky/childish Cooking Apparel - The popularity of aprons and other cooking apparel that caters to a geeky/childish audience is on the rise, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to design and market innovative, nostalgia-inducing products.
3. Nostalgia-inspired Kitchen Accessories - As consumers increasingly seek out nostalgic products, kitchen accessory manufacturers and retailers can capitalize on the trend by producing and promoting novelty products inspired by classic toys and games.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Apparel - The kitchen apparel industry can take advantage of the growing demand for whimsical and nostalgia-inducing aprons by developing unique designs inspired by popular games and toys.
2. Board Game Manufacturers - Board game manufacturers can diversify their product lines by offering officially licensed aprons and other cooking apparel inspired by their games, providing an additional revenue stream and strengthening brand recognition.
3. Novelty Kitchen Accessories - Manufacturers of novelty kitchen accessories can develop and market a variety of products inspired by classic games and toys, capitalizing on the popularity of nostalgia-inducing products in the home goods industry.
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