# Villainous Teapots Drink in Evil with 'Pitchfork Pals' Over a Cup of Tea By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-04-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitchfork-pals References: [cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2010/04/06/evil-teapots/) & [thejailbreak](http://thejailbreak.com/2010/04/05/wicked-teapots/) The 'Pitchfork Pals' is a collaborative effort between artists Mike Leavitt and Charles Krafft. If you hadn't already guessed it, the 'Pitchfork Pals' is [collection of teapots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-drinkware) that have been modeled into the busts of history's [notorious villains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix) (aside from Amy Winehouse). If you're looking to spice up your tea time, purchasing a 'Pitchfork Pal' will certainly add zest to your break time. How could such a teapot not be a [conversation starter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chagee)? **Implications** - Consumers enjoy products that utilize public figures as design motifs, because the public figures themselves are evocative of a specific set of pathos. Corporations may similarly wield the power of these media figures if they train a spokesperson to become a corporate figurehead. Thereafter, consumers will think of a corporation's brand, values and beliefs whenever they see that specific figurehead in the media. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Teapots as Art:** Teapots crafted as the busts of notorious villains offer a unique and conversation-starting twist to traditional tea time. - **Public Figures as Design Motifs:** Incorporating public figures into product design evokes a specific set of emotions and can create strong connections with consumers. - **Corporate Figureheads:** Corporations can create a powerful brand presence by training a spokesperson to become a figurehead that embodies the company's values and beliefs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore innovative ways to transform everyday objects like teapots into unique and artistic creations. - **Consumer Products:** Consumer product companies can incorporate public figures into their designs to create a strong emotional connection with consumers. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can help companies leverage the power of branding through corporate figureheads that personify the company's values and beliefs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Teapot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teapot-design1.md) - [Iconic Artful Reflective Teapots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessi-9093.md) - [Grim Reaper Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Tea Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-kettle-collective.md) - [Fashion House Teapot Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-teapots.md) - [Grim Reaper Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper-tea.md) - [Connected Communicative Tea Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gptea-set.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Tea Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-snoopy-collection.md) - [Modern Electric Samovars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-samovar.md)