# Defiantly Daring Doilies The Always Fits Site Sells Hilariously Outspoken Coasters By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-05-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outspoken-coasters References: [wanelo](http://www.wanelo.com/home-and-office/Hilarious) & [alwaysfits](http://www.alwaysfits.com/index.php/all/hilarious-coasters-an-assortment-of-8-doily-coasters.html) Doilies, the traditional and ladylike tableware, have gotten an extreme makeover from Always Fits. The company, who is selling some controversial outspoken coasters, is gaining social media attention for its hilarious [table accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table). With statements most people’s grandmother would find appalling, including “Even Skanks Say Thanks,” and, “Be Considerate, Bitches,” these are a new-school take on decorum. The sayings, though definitely shocking, do reflect some understandable sentiments. The design of the coasters is simple and minimalist, reminiscent of the ubiquitous and ever-popular “Keep Calm” posters. A nice mash-up between classic and cutting-edge, the table protectors are a hilarious product only for the most daring hosts. A cheeky and surprisingly beautiful set of tableware, these outspoken coasters are a funny way to spice up meals. A great hostess gift, though important to keep the recipient in mind, these are a funny update to [traditional doilies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Outspoken Table Accessories:** Opportunity for designers to create other bold table accessories that can be used for hosting events or home use. - **Humorous Home Decor:** Room for the expansion of humorous products designed for interior decor outside of traditional home accessories. - **Mash-up Design:** A trend towards combining classic styles with current designs to create modern updates to traditional items. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Companies in the home decor industry can explore the humorous side of interior design and appeal to consumers with unconventional tastes. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can consider offering unconventional table accessories to their daring patrons as a unique experience that sets them apart from competitors. - **Gifting:** The gifting industry can utilize this trend to create humorous and edgy gifts that appeal to consumers with an offbeat sense of humor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Holiday Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-host-collection.md) - [Aquatic Beverage Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-inspired-coasters.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humdrum-paper.md) - [Conversation Starting Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinner-table-conversation-starter-napkins.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Strikingly Elegant Tablescapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-tablescape.md) - [Eye-Catching Tabletop Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-design.md) - [Astrological Drinkware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-constellation-coasters.md)