# Combative Black Books Keep Track of Your Enemies With the Rude Little Black Book By Michael Hines | Published 2011-05-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-little-black-book References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/05/14/a-very-useful-little-black-book/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/61693506/rude-little-black-book) Everyone could benefit from the Rude Little Black Book. Created by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarotandreading) crafter 27th Street Press, the Rude Little Black Book is designed to let you accurately keep track of the people in your life who could use a good shot in the mouth. The Rude Little Black Book, aptly titled "People I Want to Punch in the Face," measures 5 inches by 3.5 inches and sells for $10 each. Other than scaring a few of your friends and family members, this cheeky journal seems like a safe and fun thing to have. Everyone gets angry, and sometimes it is best to [write down what upsets you](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/let-it-all-out) instead of brooding about it all day. Writing it down in an [aptly named journal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nononsense-journal) could help you live a less stressful life. Oh, and it would be pretty badass to have a journal lying around your house titled "People I Want to Punch in the Face." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Humorous Stationery:** The trend towards tactful, humorous stationery provides an opportunity for businesses to market and sell personalized, expressive journals or diaries. - **Anger Management:** As more people look for outlets for their stress, opportunities exist for businesses in the wellness or counseling industries to offer unique coping mechanisms such as journaling. - **Anti-bullying Movement:** The Rude Little Black Book highlights the importance of standing up to bullies. Businesses can contribute to the anti-bullying movement by promoting messages of kindness and inclusion through creative and unconventional means. ### Where This Applies - **E-commerce:** The Rude Little Black Book was created by an Etsy artist, showcasing the marketability and profitability of handmade, personalized stationery products. - **Wellness and Self-care:** The Rude Little Black Book's therapeutic potential presents a market for counseling and wellness businesses to invest in the trending demand for self-care products. - **Office Supplies:** As the workforce becomes increasingly remote, personalized and unique stationery could emerge as trendy gift options and disrupt traditional office supply markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hidden Discrimination Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throwaway-comments.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Imitation Book Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-bookwallets.md) - [Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humdrum-paper.md) - [Modular Refillable Notebook Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notebook-system.md) - [Collectible Creative Stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-x-blackpink.md) - [Insulting Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winsults-roasting-card-game.md) - [Daily Self-Improvement Record Keeping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-book-of-life.md) - [Emotional Self-Care Journal Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anger-management-journal-app.md)