# Literal Turkey Timers The Perfect Roast Timer Raises its Legs to Signal the Bird is Cooked By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-roast-timer References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5692638/the-perfect-turkey-timer) & [nytimes](http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/17/dining/17timer.html?_r=2&ref=dining) If you're a fan of gimmicky kitchen gadgets, then the Perfect Roast Timer is just for you. A literal take on a [turkey timer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-timer), it quite obviously resembles the delicious bird. Considering that [American Thanksgiving holiday](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-hosting-pants) is just around the corner (and then Christmas just after that), this is the perfect tool to have on hand. Designed by [Kikkerland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-your-own-music) in SoHo, the Perfect Roast Timer tells you when the bird is done by raising its legs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Kitchen Gadgets:** There is an opportunity for manufacturers to develop smart versions of kitchen gadgets that communicate with smartphones or other smart home devices. - **Novelty Kitchen Gadgets:** Consumers continue to show an interest in novel kitchen gadgets that add fun and entertainment to the cooking process. - **Holiday-themed Kitchen Gadgets:** Manufacturers can capitalize on the holiday season by creating kitchen gadgets with festive designs and features. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Utensils and Gadgets:** There is an opportunity for manufacturers to create more novelty and smart kitchen gadgets that offer unique features. - **Home Decor and Gifts:** Retailers can market holiday-themed kitchen gadgets as gifts or home decor items for the festive season. - **Consumer Electronics:** As smart kitchen gadgets become more popular, there is an opportunity for electronics manufacturers to expand into this market with innovative products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Turkey Basters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-turkey-baster.md) - [Triple-Recipe Cooking Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oxo-triple-kitchen-timer.md) - [Simplified Holiday Meal Preparations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-meal-preparation.md) - [Turkey-Shaped Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-chicken-nuggets.md) - [Mechanical Candle-Inspired Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-timer.md) - [Interactive Meat Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-head-cook-cooking-probe.md) - [Kitchen Timing Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookclock.md) - [Clock-Inspired Focus Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-igor.md) - [Tech-Forward Precision Cooking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precision-cooking-tools.md)