# Mean Rubber Labels Rude Stamps are a Great Way to Say What You Really Feel By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-31 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-stamps References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/rude-stamps/58126/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/supplies/e317/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=) 'Rude Stamps' are a hilarious [office prank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scratch-reveal) that will give your co-workers insight into how you really feel. The 'Rude Stamps' feature ink presses that say 'WTF' and 'Thanks For Being' with boxes where the user can check various options. The 'Rude Stamps' are funny because they look exactly the same as [real office stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-stamps), making your co-workers think you're really doing work -- when you're not. The 'Rude Stamps' are [funny and sincere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client), showing off the prankster in everyone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Pranks](https://www.trendhunter.com/pranks) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Office Pranks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of humorous office pranks that provide entertainment and foster a positive work environment. - **Authentic Expression:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products or services that allow individuals to express their true feelings in a genuine and humorous way. - **Workplace Humor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce comedic elements into the workplace to enhance employee morale and foster creativity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate traditional office supplies with humorous and personalized features to create unique and entertaining work tools. - **Gift and Novelty Items:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of funny and unconventional gifts that provide amusement and laughter in various settings, including the workplace. - **Employee Engagement and Work Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer consulting services or technological solutions that focus on enhancing employee engagement through humor and fostering a positive work culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thematic Journaling Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-journal-stamp-set.md) - [Mess-Free Sticker Stampers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sticker-wow.md) - [Faux Freckle Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faux-freckle-stamp.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Humorous Profanity Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuck-this-candle.md) - [Customizable Journaling Calendar Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-consolidated-number-stamp.md) - [Dumpster Pencil Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders.md) - [Unconventional Valentine Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-disingenuous-romance-day-valentine-card.md) - [Modular Typography Stamp Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-typography-stamp-set.md)