# Phallic-Shaped Skyscrapers The Headquarters for People's Daily Newspaper is Sexually Suggestive By Brandon Bastaldo | Published 2013-05-10 | Updated 2013-05-14 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phallic-shaped References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/05/09/peoples-daily-chinese-newspaper-headquarters-compared-to-huge-penis/) It's well known that most skyscrapers are meant to look like monumental structures, but the [giant, phallic-shaped tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-torch) under construction in Beijing is being likened to something humorous. After a number of pictures began circulating on the Internet likening structures to undesirable objects, this construction photo for China's [People's Daily](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-factory-plugin-revival) newspaper is only the latest picture to make Internet users chuckle. Although still under construction, the People's Daily building definitely resembles male genitalia and causes one to wonder what the final and finished product of this huge building will look like. The [Chinese Government](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tianfu-museum-of-chinese-medicine) has even allegedly tried to block Internet users inside of China from being able to search for this gigantic, joke-like building. Standing at 150 meters high, one of the most undeniable things about this phallic-shaped structure is that you certainly won't be able to miss it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Phallic-shaped Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to explore unconventional and bold designs that challenge traditional notions of architecture. - **Humorous Architecture:** Opportunity for incorporating humor and playfulness into architectural designs to create unique and memorable structures. - **Controversial Construction:** Opportunity for construction companies to embrace bold and controversial projects that generate public attention and buzz. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for architecture firms to push boundaries and create unconventional and attention-grabbing designs. - **Construction:** Opportunity for construction companies to take on unique and provocative projects that challenge traditional construction norms. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Opportunity for tourism and hospitality industries to capitalize on the attraction of unconventional and humorous architecture, creating unique tourist destinations and accommodating visitors' needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feminine Silhouette Tall Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telus-sky-tower.md) - [Glass Facade Premium Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-office.md) - [Sculptural Writing Piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterling-silver-penis-pen.md) - [White-Ceramic Striped Facade Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jomoo.md) - [Cube-Shaped Skyscraper Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mukaab.md) - [Precast Concrete Toronto Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-hill-development.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Glass-Lined Towering Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-city-library.md) - [Lotus Plant-Inspired Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-future.md)