# Competitive Lunch Box Creations Star Wars Art in the Bento Challenge By Cowbag | Published 2008-09-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-bento-competetive-lunch-boxes References: [geekadelphia](http://geekadelphia.com/2008/09/05/star-wars-bento-lunches-taste-like-science-fiction/) & [community.livejournal](http://community.livejournal.com/bentochallenge/?skip=60) A series of competitions have been launched by LiveJournal called the **Bento Challenge** who also created a Flickr pool which has themes ranging from [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywoodthemed-games) movies to panda bears. The two outstanding [Star Wars entries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray) featured here come from Flickr user Vingt_Deux. They totally rule and played a huge roll in launching the Bento Challenge to a viral state. **Implications** - Since Star Wars came out, it's become quite a force in the pop-cultural world. George Lucas' characters have graced the audience with their presence not just in the movies, but in artworks, photography and numerous items, such as this [lunch box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-cookbook). Having such an influence in film and in society, Star Wars continues to be a source of inspiration for products and art pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pop-cultural Art:** Art inspired by popular movies, like Star Wars, is becoming a trend in the creative industry. - **Viral Competitions:** Launching challenges and competitions, like the Bento Challenge, can leverage viral marketing for brands and platforms. - **Influence of Film:** Movies, such as Star Wars, have a significant impact on society and continue to inspire various artistic and product creations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Creative Arts:** The creative arts industry can capitalize on the trend of pop-cultural art inspired by movies like Star Wars to create new and innovative products. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Brands and platforms can utilize viral competitions, like the Bento Challenge, as a disruptive innovation opportunity for effective marketing and advertising campaigns. - **Film and Entertainment:** The film and entertainment industry can explore the influence of movies, such as Star Wars, on artwork and product creations as a source of new revenue streams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-star-wars-day.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md) - [Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/force-of-creativity.md) - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-oreo-cookies.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md) - [Limited-Edition Sci-Fi Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Themed Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obiwan-kenobi-cereal.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md)