# Dog-Incorporated Rapper Calendars This 2014 Calendar Features Kanye West Posing with Pugs By Tiffany | Published 2013-12-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pugs References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1330147562/kanyes-pug-calendar-2014-awesome) & [dog-milk](http://dog-milk.com/kanye-west-2014-pug-calendar/) If you love Kanye West and you love pugs, then you'll love the intentionally (and painfully obvious) photoshopped 'Kanye's Pug Calendar.' Created by a group of pug-crazy creative designers, Meet the Pugs has hilariously combined their overly obsessive passion for pugs with popular global music star, Kanye West, in their latest [calendar design for year 2014](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-australian-firefighters). The calendar is the perfect Christmas gift for a friend. The parody calendar incorporates 12 of Kanye West's most inspirational quotes, including gems like, "My greatest pain in life is that I will never be able to see myself perform live" and "I feel I'm too busy writing history to read it." The calendar is now for sale on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-yutlik)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Parody Calendars:** The rise of parody calendars presents opportunities for creative designers to combine popular figures with unexpected themes, appealing to niche markets. - **Memorabilia Merchandise:** The trend of creating unique merchandise featuring popular celebrities or icons opens up opportunities for businesses to capitalize on fan culture and create collectible items. - **Customizable Gifts:** The demand for personalized and unique gifts, like the Kanye's Pug Calendar, creates opportunities for businesses to offer customizable products that cater to specific interests and fandoms. ### Where This Applies - **Design & Printing:** The design and printing industry can capitalize on the trend of parody calendars by offering their services to create unique and humorous designs. - **E-commerce & Online Retail:** The e-commerce industry has the potential to benefit from the rise of memorabilia merchandise, as it allows for easy distribution and access to niche products. - **Gift & Specialty Stores:** Gift and specialty stores can tap into the trend of customizable gifts by offering a range of personalized items that cater to different interests and fandoms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Probiotic Pet Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pigs-in-blankets-dog-advent-calendar.md) - [Dog-Friendly Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasons-sweetings-advent-calendar.md) - [Celebrity Crypto Debit Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yzy-card.md) - [Celebrity-Endorsed Pill Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beats-x-kim.md) - [Dog-Specific Treat Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-days-of-woofmas.md) - [Playful Minifigurine Daily Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minifigureaday-daily-calendar.md) - [Affordable Luxury Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20-dollar.md) - [Festive Dog-Friendly Countdowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bark-seasons-treatings.md) - [Autumnal Doggy Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pupkin-spice-doggie-doughnuts.md)