# Pope Condoms Prophylactics to Mock Pope Benedict XVI's Views on Contraception By TrendHead | Published 2009-04-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pope-condoms-benedicto-xvi-i-said-no-contraception References: [ilovebadthings](http://www.ilovebadthings.com/2009/04/benedicto-xvi.html) This is a bit of a funny one: condoms are being sold with an image of [Pope Benedict XVI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luce) preaching, with the tag line reading, “I said No." I know some people get off doing things they are not supposed to do, but getting the Pope involved in your sexual activities is a little much for me; no thank you! What is next, the Queen? **Implications** - If you too find yourself feeling a little bit uneasy about these ridiculous innovations, rest assured you are not alone. These "I said No" condoms would however make for some pretty funny [gag gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qugetips) for light-hearted friends. After all, who doesn't want to think of the pope during personal encounters? Check out some more [quirky condom innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chillhouse-x-opill) below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Funny Condom Innovations:** Opportunities for creating humorous condom products that mock traditional values and expectations. - **Gag Gifts:** Growing demand for light-hearted and comedic products that can be used as humorous presents. - **Personal Encounter Humor:** Exploring the potential for humor and unconventional themes in personal intimate encounters. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sexual Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the sexual wellness industry to create unconventional condom products. - **Gift and Novelty:** Opportunities in the gift and novelty industry to develop comedic and outrageous products. - **Entertainment and Comedy:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the entertainment and comedy industry by incorporating unconventional themes into comedic content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fictional AI-Powered Condoms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manforce-condoms.md) - [Ultra-Femme Contraceptive Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixit-1.md) - [Vegetable-Themed Condoms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rise-of-horticulture.md) - [Sexual Wellness Streetwear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goat-condom.md) - [Creative Protection Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyn-supreme-feel-condoms.md) - [Condom Brand Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/condom-brand1.md) - [Senior Safe Sex Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fcking-old.md) - [Silicone Condom Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silicone-condom-cases.md) - [Promotional Condom Delivery Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/condom-delivery1.md)