# Remote Controlled Crawling Hand The Thing You Always Wanted By Juan Carlos Bonilla | Published 2007-12-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-controlled-crawling-hand References: [hawkin](http://www.hawkin.com/rkMain.asp?PAGEID=20670&STK_PROD_CODE=08080&CTL_CAT_CODE=2124) With this [robotic hand's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmnd-01) slow creeping mode of locomotion, you can really give you friends a huge scare. You can finally get that 'Thing' you always wanted. I know that Halloween is over, but any day is a good day for a [funny joke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prank-pack). Just be careful not to scare anyone who can't handle it, you don't want to give anyone a heart attack! **Implications** - The crawling hand was inspired by the 'Thing' on the show the Addams Family. It is made out of rubber and feels almost [lifelike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears). It would surely be terrifying to watch it walk across your living room floor! The hand is controlled by a remote that has a simple on/off button. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Remote-controlled Robotics:** The popularity of remote-controlled toys has created a market for similar gadgets that capitalize on their remote functionality. - **Realistic Robotics:** Advancements in robotics have allowed for machines that mimic real-world creatures and objects, which can be used for entertainment or practical purposes. - **Prank Gadgets:** The demand for unique and funny pranks have driven the creation of specialized prank gadgets, such as this remote-controlled crawling hand. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** The remote-controlled crawling hand falls under the toy industry, which can expand into producing more remote-controlled gadgets for entertainment purposes. - **Robotic Industry:** The realistic design of the crawling hand demonstrates a potential for the robotic industry to create robots that appear more lifelike. - **Novelty Gag Industry:** The prank nature of the crawling hand suggests that there is a market for novelty gags that produce unique and surprising effects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spooky Life-Size Animatronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-character.md) - [Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-animatronics.md) - [Candy Collector Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airheads-decoy-boy.md) - [Whimsical Remote-Controlled Car Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remotecontrolled-cars.md) - [Reversible Robotic Hands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reversible-robotic-hand.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs.md) - [Family-Friendly Halloween Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-trading.md) - [Creepy Autumnal Snack Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkers-halloween-packs.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md)