# Monstrous BBQ Accessories The Space Slug Oven Mitts Won't Eat All the Meat at the BBQ Party By Annie Ho | Published 2010-07-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-slug-oven-mitts References: [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/2w4qj4h) The Space Slug oven mitts may look familiar to you if you're a 'Star Wars' fan. This mitt is in the form of a monster featured in 'The Empire Strikes Back.' It may look hideous and murderous, but it won't eat all the meat at your next [BBQ party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jolly-hog-bbq-range). The Space Slug oven mitts are made out of flame-retardant nomex cotton blend and are 12 inches long. Whether you use this mitt as a [BBQ accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-knife-set) or as a puppet, this "monster" is nothing more than an average mitt. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Novelty BBQ Accessories:** Opportunity for creating unique and quirky accessories that add fun and entertainment to BBQ parties. - **Pop Culture-inspired Products:** Opportunity to capitalize on popular movies and TV shows by creating products that resonate with fans. - **Diverse Oven Mitt Designs:** Opportunity to offer a wide variety of oven mitt designs to cater to different preferences and personalities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity for companies in the outdoor recreation industry to develop innovative BBQ accessories that enhance the overall experience. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Opportunity for companies in the entertainment merchandise industry to create products inspired by popular media, such as 'Star Wars', to cater to enthusiastic fans. - **Home Goods and Kitchenware:** Opportunity for companies in the home goods and kitchenware industry to expand their product lines by offering unique and eye-catching oven mitt designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Circular Oven Mitts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-oven-mitts.md) - [Tong-Style Fire Pit Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pit-command-talon.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Desktop Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-orbitkey-desk-mat.md) - [Heavy-Duty Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicurean-bbq-board.md) - [Life-Sized Meat Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-pillow.md) - [Pro-Grade Griller Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grill-tools.md) - [Wearable BBQ Bibs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/13-hour-drip-fit.md) - [Sci-Fi Bath Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-bath-soap.md)