# Nasty Kitchen Gadgets The Peter Petrie Egg Separator By Howard Wu | Published 2008-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-petrie-egg-separator References: [stupid](http://www.stupid.com/fun/EGSP.html) The [Peter Petrie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goose-creek) Egg Separator, as pictured here, is simple, creative, tacky and fun. The ceramic container includes a handsome face, whose nasal filtration system works to separate [egg yolks from whites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dukes-mayo-x-mason-hereford). Unfortunately, the this process shares the appearance of someone having an unsually large amount of phlegm oozin out of their nostrils. Having said this though, the Peter Petrie kitchen gadget could be one way to entice children into helping out in the kitchen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Novelty Kitchen Gadgets:** Creating more fun, creative, and unique kitchen gadgets that can entice children into helping out in the kitchen or capture the attention of consumers. - **Humorous Kitchen Aids:** Designing kitchen aids that add a humorous touch to cooking and make mundane kitchen tasks more entertaining for enthusiasts. - **Quirky Kitchen Gadgets:** Designing quirky add-ons and gadgets for the kitchen that can help customers get a better experience and a fun environment while cooking. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware Manufacturing:** Companies that produce kitchenware and cooking utensils can create newer and innovative novelty kitchen gadgets and add-ons that are creative and entertaining. - **Marketing and Promotions:** Marketing agencies can help in promoting and creating a buzz around humorous and quirky kitchen aides to lure customers and gain a broad audience. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can provide a vast range of quirky and fun kitchen gadgets and appliances to boost sales and increase customer engagement online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [User-Friendly Egg Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggbath.md) - [Vampire-Inspired Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-crusher.md) - [Easter-Themed Kitchen Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easterthemed-kitchen.md) - [Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-kitchen-gadget.md) - [Whimsical Turkey Basters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-turkey-baster.md) - [Responsive Egg-Like Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-pet-toy.md) - [Playful Sponge Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sponge-holder1.md) - [Convenient Garlic-Crushing Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-rocket.md) - [Egg-Based Snack Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muffin-maker.md)