# Pregnant Dolls Frightening Medieval Educational Dolls Uncovered By Cowbag | Published 2009-05-17 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pregnant-dolls-scary-historical-objects References: [pinktentacle](http://www.pinktentacle.com/2009/05/pregnant-dolls-from-edo-period-japan/) These are the [scariest dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-high-x-netflixs-squid-game) I think I have ever posted. In the 18th and 19th century, these dolls were used to educate and entertain as part of [carnivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-days-of-halloween-set) known as misemono. I can't see the *entertaining* bit about these dolls if I am honest, but clearly they are educational. The dolls have an abdomen which opens to reveal various fetal models in difference stages of pregnancy. **Implications** - Today's society is constantly bombarded with graphic imagery, so it takes a lot to stand out in a media-saturated world. These dolls do a great job at offering a [sense of shock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashers-horror-house), and consumers are likely to take notice. Businesses must remember that in order to sell a product, they must surprise the viewer with originality, no matter how gruesome this may be. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Graphic Imagery:** Opportunities for businesses to create impactful and attention-grabbing visuals in a media-saturated world, using shocking and original content to stand out. - **Educational Entertainment:** Potential for businesses to develop educational toys or experiences that are both informative and captivating for consumers, like these historical pregnant dolls. - **Shock Marketing:** Opportunities for businesses to employ shocking and provocative marketing tactics to capture consumer attention and leave a lasting impression. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities within the toy industry to explore educational and interactive toys that engage children in a unique and captivating way. - **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in marketing and advertising, using shocking visuals or unconventional tactics to create brand awareness and generate consumer interest. - **Education Industry:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the education industry, combining educational content with entertaining experiences to enhance learning outcomes and engage students more effectively. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paranormal Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annabelle-doll.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Anatomical Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-skull-with-hidden-organs.md) - [Timber Tech-Packed Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-wooden-dolls.md) - [Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll.md) - [Educational Plush Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plagues-from-history-backpack-clips.md) - [Spooky TV Series Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-addams-collection.md) - [Sensorial Anime Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedhedz.md)