# Exacerbated Exclamation Pencils These Foul-Mouthed Statement Pencils are Fed Up By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-08-15 | Updated 2013-08-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-pencils References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/421900781260637875/Fck-This-Sht-Pencils) These swearing statement pencils are ideal for students who are about to suffer from senior-itis. For the fed up, these pencils are printed with the obscene saying 'F*ck this Sh*t.' Otherwise plain, the [writing implements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-gelocity-gel-pens) are a standard woody brown color with an eraser at the end. The writing tools come in a set of a dozen. While these statement pencils might not be particularly motivating or drive one's work ethic, they will likely give the user a little laugh as they look down at the curse word-laden pencils. Other than graduating students, these rude pencils might interest people who are unsatisfied at work, or people who might be redoing a course. They also make a great [gag gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client) for potty-mouthed friends. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Profanity Merchandise:** The trend of using profane language in everyday items as a form of self-expression and humor. - **Humorous Office Supplies:** The trend of using humor in mundane office items to make work more enjoyable and lighthearted. - **Personalized Stationery:** The trend of incorporating personalized and unique designs into everyday writing utensils. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Office Supplies:** The office supplies industry can explore creating unique and humorous offerings to make work more enjoyable for employees. - **Gifts and Novelties:** The gifts and novelties industry can capitalize on the trend of using profane language in everyday items for gift-giving purposes. - **Stationery and Publishing:** The stationery and publishing industry can incorporate personalized designs into everyday writing utensils to appeal to consumers looking for unique and customizable items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dumpster Pencil Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [Cheeky Family-Friendly Swearing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youll-swear-by-them.md) - [Festive Plantable Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantable-pencils.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprout-worlds-plantable-pencils.md) - [Everlasting Metal Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-pencil.md) - [Self-Sharpening Coloring Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-colouring-pencils.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Modernized Desktop Pencil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grovemade-x-blackwing-pencil-kit.md)