# Board Game-Inspired Aprons The Operation Apron Lets You Relive Your Childhood Doctor Dreams By Michael Hines | Published 2013-07-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/operation-apron References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/accessories/operation-apron/) & [iwantoneofthose](http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/gift-home-office/operation-apron/10663908.html) Yes, this Operation Apron is exactly what it looks like: a cooking cover designed after the [hit game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/13-hour-drip-fit) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-collection) continues. The Operation Apron sells for around $23 and is available now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Where This Applies - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Boardgame-Inspired Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dearfoams-x-hasbro.md) - [Collaboration Cartoon Cooking Aprons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedley-bennett-x-bobs-burgers.md) - [Color-Changing Cooking Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simmer-stir-stovetop-play-set.md) - [Camp-Inspired Children’s Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-outdoor-cooking-play-set.md) - [Bookshelf Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookshelf-board-game.md) - [Life-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-game-of-death.md) - [Sustainable Waterproof Cooking Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-cork-apron.md) - [Football-Inspired Kitchen Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nfl-x-hedley-bennett.md) - [Food-Inspired Children’s Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodle-knockout-fine-motor-game.md)