# Silly Office Game Basket Case By Pearl | Published 2008-08-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silly-office-game-basket-case References: [interiordesignroom.blogspot](http://interiordesignroom.blogspot.com/2008/08/laurencebrabantfreefr.html) & [urbanoutfitters](http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jspjsessionid=26E84CB676006B9B5F64BBABFC3ABBA2.app13-node3?itemdescription=true&itemCount=10&id=14993950&parentid=A_FURN_WHATSNEW&sortProperties=&navCount=28&navAction=poppushpush&color=00) The inspiration for this silly game must have been from watching people toss crumpled paper balls into waste baskets. So Basket Case is a tongue-in-cheek game aimed at perhaps the office clown who has to wear the basket whilst everyone tries to hoop the plastic balls. The ridiculous game is " perfect at parties, at the office, or even on some sad lonely Friday night." The headband is adjustable and it comes with 20 balls. Urbanoutfitters sell Basket Case for $10. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Silly Office Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and inventive office games that promote team building and fun in the workplace. - **Tongue-in-cheek Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create humor-driven gaming experiences that provide light-hearted entertainment for various settings and occasions. - **Party Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design interactive and engaging games specifically for party environments, catering to different age groups and interests. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and quirky toys that cater to unique and humorous gameplay experiences, appealing to both children and adults alike. - **Office Supply Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce novel and entertaining office supplies that bring joy and laughter to the workplace, boosting employee morale and creativity. - **Event Planning Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer innovative party game solutions for professional event planners to enhance the entertainment aspect of gatherings and celebrations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tabletop Coin Game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-change-quarter-bouncing-game.md) - [Sci-Fi Show-Themed Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spalding-1.md) - [Board Game-Inspired Pastimes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-and-table-game.md) - [Basketball Cocktail Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-blue-buzzballz.md) - [Design-Conscious Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-basketball-game.md) - [Sports-Themed Noodle Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketbawl.md) - [Bathroom Humor Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pass-the-ass-game.md) - [Dumpster Pencil Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders.md) - [Hybrid Backyard Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-game.md)