# Gorilla Snot Hair Gel By thischick | Published 2007-05-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strongest-hold-gel-you-can-buy-gorilla-snot-hair-gel References: [strangenewproducts](http://www.strangenewproducts.com/2006/10/gorilla-snot-hair-gel.html) I can't figure out if this product is more for [shock value](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-campaign) or whether or not the company feels that people will put anything in their hair as long as they say it works? It's pretty disgusting when you think about it, [gorilla snot in your hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghostbond) for [maximum hold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-gel)? And how do they get those gorilla's to hold still long enough to collect it? Ha Ha **Implications** - Everyday items that are also whimsical provide that quick dose of entertainment that modern-day customers look for. Products that serve a specific function while offering some kind of humor are ideal for modern consumers who don't have the time to sit down and enjoy certain things. Companies could design their items that offer both function and fun in order to attract those shoppers looking for more from their purchases. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Whimsical Everyday Items:** Creating everyday items that also have a whimsical element can provide entertainment value and appeal to modern consumers. - **Function and Fun Combination:** Products that offer both function and fun are ideal for attracting shoppers looking for more engaging purchases. - **Quick Entertainment Dose:** Providing quick doses of entertainment through products can cater to the time-constrained modern customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Personal Care Products:** The personal care industry can explore creating whimsical and entertaining items that serve functional needs. - **Gift and Novelty Industry:** The gift and novelty industry can thrive by offering products that combine function and fun for a unique and humorous gifting experience. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies can tap into the demand for quick entertainment by incorporating whimsical elements into their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Grooming Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-crew1.md) - [Adult-Focused Modeling Dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-doh.md) - [Disruptive Hairstyling Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lab-of-life.md) - [Comical Hygienic Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soap-for-a-midlife-crisis.md) - [Offbeat Bath Bombs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-bomb-extreme.md) - [Humorously Enormous Cotton Swabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qugetips.md) - [Real Hair-Packed Voodoo Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steveo.md) - [Humorous Natural Deodorant Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-man-jack-still-smell-good.md) - [Gooey Sour Gummy Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodunkers.md)