# Sid Vicious Canines The Takkoda Calendar Features Animal Impersonators By Jacqueline Parrish | Published 2009-10-10 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takkoda-calendar References: [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/howaboutthat/6239331/Pets-Rock-2010-calendar-animals-with-personality.html?image=11) & [rockstaranimals.blogspot](http://rockstaranimals.blogspot.com/) When going calendar shopping for the new year, some people prefer ones with pictures of landscapes, famous sights, famous people, [shoes, or accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-accessories-collection). For anyone who has ever wanted a calendar to hang on their wall that features [pets retouched to look like rockstars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-showcats), the Takkoda calendar is the answer to their prayers. The Takkoda calendar features [felines, hamsters and dogs dressed up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-portraits-of-pets) as such memorable musicians as Sid Vicious, Gene Simmons, Dolly Parton, Amy Winehouse and Ziggy Stardust. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pet Personification:** There is a growing trend in personalizing pets and making them look like people or celebrities, which could lead to opportunities for businesses that sell personalized pet products and services. - **Humorous Creative Pet Photography:** There is a trend of pet owners enjoying unusual, whimsical photographic portraits of their pets, presenting an opening for businesses to offer new and unexpected pet photography services and products. - **Nostalgic References:** The popularity of using iconic music figures from past eras might create innovation opportunities and partnerships utilizing similar nostalgia themes in different products or services. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Care:** The pet care industry could explore opportunities for personalized pet products such as toys or accessories or unique pet photography services. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment industries could use creative or unusual references to create nostalgic entertainment products or merchandise. - **Fashion and Retail:** The trend of creative pet personification could create potential for collaboration in the fashion and retail industries for unique pet apparel and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dog-Friendly Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasons-sweetings-advent-calendar.md) - [Pop Star-Themed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylor-swiftthemed-cats.md) - [Dog-Specific Treat Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-days-of-woofmas.md) - [Charity Firefighter Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-australian-firefighters.md) - [Probiotic Pet Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pigs-in-blankets-dog-advent-calendar.md) - [Festive Dog-Friendly Countdowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bark-seasons-treatings.md) - [Influencer Dog Treat Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/influencer-dog-treat-collection.md) - [Holiday-Centric Pet Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsmart-2.md) - [Vegan Candy Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advent-calendar-tree.md)