# Social Distancing-Enforcing Zappers The Kikkerland Social Distance Zapper is Funny Yet Functional By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-11-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-distance-zapper References: [thegreenhead](https://www.thegreenhead.com/2020/11/social-distance-zapper-delivers-45-volt-zap-to-safe-space-invaders.php) & [kikkerlandeu](https://kikkerlandeu.com/products/social-distance-zapper) The [Kikkerland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-multitool) Social Distance Zapper is a new product from the brand that is positioned as a functional yet funny accessory for consumers to keep on-hand during the ongoing pandemic. The device features an [extendable design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fonduuuuuuefork) that can be used for poking at a person if they are getting too close for comfort and will provide them with [a shock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-it-dongle) thanks to a 4.5 volt system. This will act as a slightly more aggressive way for a person to ensure that the people that they encounter throughout the day keep their distance from them. The Kikkerland Social Distance Zapper is not a toy and will actually inflict just a bit of pain, which will only make it suitable for those who want to strictly enforce social distancing with those around them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Social Distancing-enforcing Accessories:** With the ongoing pandemic, there is potential for innovative products like the Social Distance Zapper. - **Electrified Personal Safety Devices:** There is an opportunity for developing new methods to increase personal safety in public spaces, such as electrified safety devices. - **Comical Safety Solutions:** Humor can be incorporated into products like the Social Distance Zapper to create a more lighthearted approach to pandemic safety. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Safety:** New innovations in safety products can help people feel more secure and protected when in public spaces. - **Consumer Goods:** There is room in the market for new and unique products that can provide benefits to consumers in times of uncertainty. - **Retail:** Individuals are seeking unique and creative products to help them feel safer and more comfortable in public settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Style-Conscious Anti-Insect Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosqo-bug-zapper.md) - [Touch-Free Santizing Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-free-pen.md) - [Solar-Powered Pest Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-zapper-lantern.md) - [Shocking Stacking Block Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacking-block-game.md) - [Microbe-Banishing Wellness Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microbe-pulser.md) - [Safe Play-Training Kids Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchnot.md) - [Discreet Portable Tasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taser-device.md) - [Virus-Detecting Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virusdetecting-smartwatch.md) - [Electric Fly Swatters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-insect-trap.md)