# Entertaining Fridges The R & R Refrigerator 2 Features a Built-In Television By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-20 | Updated 2010-08-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r-r-refrigerator-2 References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/08/fridge-with-a-b.php) & [rnrassociates](http://www.rnrassociates.com/po_homeappliance_refrigerator_2.html) I don't know about you, but I think the R & R Refrigerator 2 is both a blessing and a curse. This finely edged [double sword of a fridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-5050-flex) features a [built-in television](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-5) that will keep people entertained while (probably) encouraging a lazy lifestyle. I mean, placing perhaps the most popular form of entertainment right by our [main source of food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-signature-refrigerator) just spells disaster. Yet I can't help but crave the R & R Refrigerator 2 myself. I'll just convince myself that I'll be the rare exception to my overall sad prediction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Refrigerators:** The integration of televisions into refrigerators can be seen as a starting point for the development of smart fridges. - **Entertainment Appliances:** The addition of a television to a fridge shows the potential for household appliances to be more than just functional and can provide new opportunities for entertainment-focused appliances. - **Luxury Home Appliances:** The R & R Refrigerator 2 showcases a niche market of high-end refrigeration solutions for consumers looking for luxury options in their home appliances. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The combination of a refrigerator and a television can open up new possibilities for consumer electronics to include more household appliances. - **Home Appliances:** The R & R Refrigerator 2 exemplifies how traditional household appliances can be innovated with additional features and capabilities. - **Food and Beverage:** With the potential rise of smart refrigerators that integrate entertainment, food and beverage companies may need to adapt their marketing strategies for consumers who want more entertainment-focused products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sporty Fridge TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridge-tv.md) - [Recipe-Recommending Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-4door-flex-refrigerator.md) - [Sleek Food Display Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kollect-smart.md) - [Compact Connected Drink Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocco-super-smart-fridge.md) - [Expansive Smart Display Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-family-hub-plus.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-smart-fridge.md) - [Interactive Beer Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelob-ultra-fridge.md) - [AI Recipe Assistant Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jumbo-sidebyside-refrigerator.md) - [Dynamic Lighting-Equipped Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-objet.md)