# Vulgar Talking Plush Toys ThinkGeek's Ted Teddy Bear is Certainly Not for Children By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-04-30 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ted-teddy-bear References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/f4aa/) This Ted Teddy Bear is a parent's worst nightmare. It's deceivingly vile as it spews out popular R-rated phrases from the movie Ted. The concept of Ted is quite a brilliant one as [Teddy Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-themed-care-bears) are known for their soft and wholesome demeanor. The movie 'Ted' is based on a [stuffed animal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-baggage-by-solobo-toys) that grows up and thanks to his environment and owner, turns into one foul-mouthed bear. Despite his bad behavior, Ted is still a lovable character and would certainly make a great toy. The Ted Teddy Bear is available for quite a reasonable cost from ThinkGeek. The toy is a great way to make your living space a little more adult-themed. You might want to keep him separated from your other [plush toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mood-bears-sainsburys) though, because they might not get along too well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 9% | 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) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Adult-themed Plush Toys:** Opportunity to disrupt the toy industry by creating adult-themed plush toys that appeal to mature audiences. - **Crossover Merchandise:** Opportunity to capitalize on popular movies or franchises by creating merchandise that targets adult fans. - **Unexpected Profanity:** Opportunity to create products that subvert societal expectations and norms, such as plush toys that use unexpected and vulgar language. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to explore new markets and reach adult consumers with adult-themed toys. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity for movie studios and franchises to expand their merchandise offerings and cater to the adult fanbase. - **Home Decor Industry:** Opportunity for home decor retailers to offer adult-oriented products that add a touch of humor and personality to living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adult-Targeted Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-a-bear-after-dark.md) - [AI-Powered Teddy Bear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tedi.md) - [Adult-Focused Plush Toy Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-dark1.md) - [Interactive Holiday Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearlieve-bear.md) - [Man-Sized Cuddly Teddy Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loving-bear-puffy.md) - [Regal Collectible Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-charles-iii-teddy-bear-l.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Kidult Cougar Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-dark-valentines-day-collection.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md)