# Sci-Fi Jewish Bread Phillip Torrone 's Spock Matza Was Made Using a Laser Cutter By Meghan Young | Published 2011-04-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spock-matza References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/04/19/spock-matzoh/) & [blog.craftzine](http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2007/04/spock_matza.html) It is the Passover season yet again, but this time one Jewish celebrator has decided to shake things up in a decidedly sci-fi manner with his Spock Matza. What is traditionally a cracker-like unleavened bread served in place of leavened bread during the Jewish holiday has been laser cut with a portrait of Spock on it. Conceived and created by Phillip Torrone, the Spock Matza will surely be a hit at whatever dinner party he attends with it. His reasoning behind making this Spock Matza is simply that "since [Science fiction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-spirits) ultimately comes up in just about any dinner conversation lately it has been determined [he] is to bring a gift of Spock." Conveniently, Leonard Nimoy is Jewish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Custom Laser Cut Food:** Laser cutting technology can be used to create intricate designs on food, presenting an opportunity for catering and events companies to offer personalized and unique menus. - **Nostalgia-inspired Edible Art:** Humorous and artful food like Torrone’s Spock Matza can create a memorable experience for diners, particularly in themed or holiday events. Innovative catering companies can experiment on the fusion of pop culture icons and food art. - **Cultural Fusion Food:** Inciting creative culinary twists from traditional or religious holiday food can appeal to a broad range of customers by tapping into new and exciting flavors, and interesting combinations of cultures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Catering:** Catering companies can integrate laser cutting technology into their food presentation, creating unique, memorable and customized food designs that cater to clients' diverse events and occasions. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Food merchandise featuring pop culture icons can be a lucrative market with a growing demand for innovative and quirky products, particularly for celebratory events or fandoms. - **Religious Products:** Offering creative and thematical religious holiday products can open new opportunities for consumers who want to celebrate traditional festivities by including new and entertaining elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolaty Passover Matzo Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manischewitz-matzo.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-star-wars-day.md) - [Crunchy-Sweet Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haroset.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Themed Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obiwan-kenobi-cereal.md) - [Crispy Kugel-Flavored Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoods-sweet-kugel.md) - [Kosher THC Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kosher-for-passover.md) - [Chocolate-Dipped Matzo Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-dipped-matzo-chips.md) - [Crypto-Inspired Hanukkah Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manischewitz-crypto-gelt.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Virtual Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roddenberry-archive.md)