# Futile Fruit Vessels The Starting Electronics Radio Controlled Watermellon is Purposeless By Jordy E | Published 2012-12-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radio-controlled-watermellon References: [gizmodo](http://www.gizmodo.com/5970729/who-doesnt-need-a-remote%20controlled-watermelon) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/user/startingelectronics) The Starting Electronics Radio Controlled Watermelon device is largely futile as few have a need for mobile fruit. The contraption is nonetheless entertaining, displaying an exercise in science that has little regard for practicality or research. This [edible airplane propeller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-airplane) is made of durable material and hollowed out green and purple flesh. The vessel is set off across a [raised outdoor pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzballz-pool) in the clips, floating throughout in extended rounds. The whole gadget eventually capsized and set off in flames, burning the almost humorous buoyant piece of equipment. With over 24,000 views already amassed on [Youtube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hacksmith), the concept is quickly becoming a viral online sensation, if not for its purposeless undertones, then for its delectable elements. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mobile Fruit:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a new market for mobile fruit by creating functional and practical applications for it. - **Entertainment Science:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the intersection of entertainment and scientific research to create engaging and educational experiences. - **Viral Sensations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the potential of viral online content by creating unique and attention-grabbing concepts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative ways to incorporate mobile fruit into the food and beverage industry. - **Education and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge entertainment and educational content to create captivating experiences for audiences. - **Digital Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create engaging and shareable content for the digital media industry by tapping into viral trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kinetic Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-machine.md) - [Ultrasonic Balloon-Borne Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blimp-drone.md) - [Water-Based Entertainment Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arivia-watersurface-drone.md) - [Fruit Merging Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-game.md) - [Suction-Powered Fruit-Focused Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piab-fcx50.md) - [Reusable Water Fight Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-water-balloon.md) - [Five-in-One Electric Aquatic Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/propel-kit.md) - [Unsinkable Metal Vessel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-tubes.md) - [Wondrously Versatile Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-watercraft.md)