# Potty Mouth Peripherals Pepper Mouth Makes a Stink When You Swear Online By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-06-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepper-mouth References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5567881/pepper-mouth-peripheral-stinks-when-you-swear-online) & [ultramodernlifetraininglab](http://www.ultramodernlifetraininglab.com/index.php?/project/pepper-mouth/) Pepper Mouth is a design by Ultra Modern Life Training Lab that aims to quell your penchant for profanity. Each time you curse online--yes, this peripheral focuses on written curses--a sensor is activated and a pungent peppery aroma is pumped into the air. Just like [pepper spray](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepper-x-meals), the effects of Pepper Mouth include a burning sensation in your mouth, eyes and nose that lingers. See the designer's reasoning behind the Pepper Mouth below. **Implications** - It is also important to note that the designer wanted to imitate a grandmother figure who cared greatly about the use of bad language. As many people can relate to accidentally swearing in fron of their parents, this [potty mouth peripheral](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ring-mouse) is super relatable and a humorous aid that can be used to make parents and grandparents proud. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Connected Personal Health Devices:** Pepper Mouth is an example of a connected personal health device that uses sensors to monitor behavior and trigger an intervention. - **Behavioral Modification Technology:** Pepper Mouth is part of a growing trend of technology that aims to modify behavior by providing immediate negative feedback in response to unwanted actions. - **Sensor-triggered Aromatherapy:** Pepper Mouth combines sensor technology with aromatherapy to create a unique user experience that can be applied in various industries, such as wellness and hospitality. ### Where This Applies - **Wellness:** The connected personal health device trend presents opportunities for wellness companies to develop products that help users modify their behavior and improve their health outcomes. - **Hospitality:** Sensor-triggered aromatherapy offers opportunities for hotels and Airbnb hosts to enhance the guest experience and create unique, memorable accommodations. - **Education:** Behavioral modification technology can be applied in the education industry to help students develop good study habits and improve their academic performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireless Tongue-Operated Trackpads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-tongueoperated-trackpad.md) - [Smart Health-Monitoring Mouthpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouthio.md) - [Cheeky Family-Friendly Swearing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youll-swear-by-them.md) - [Malleable Stress Relief Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vent-wireless-mouse.md) - [Anti-Offensive Speech Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themis-device.md) - [Voice Suppression Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutalk.md) - [Probiotic Breath Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceelike.md) - [Eco-Friendly Breath Fresheners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extrastrength-breath-freshener.md) - [Air-Controlling VR Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airres-mask.md)