# Silly Thanksgiving Gimmicks Skip These, Save Your Money By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-11-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ten-stupid-things-you-dont-need-for-thanksgiving References: [trendhunter](http://trendhunter.com) Do NOT rush out to pick up these items for Thanksgiving Day: 1. Runny snot egg separator 2. Referee Turkey hat 3. Turkey purse 4. Onion goggles (to prevent teary eyes) 5. [Turkey meal telephone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-chicken-nuggets) 6. Turkey lifter (bird bondage) 7. Oil-less Turkey cooker (either use oil or oven, no middle ground) 8. Pot spoon rester 9. [Shot shell seasoning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skrewball-baster-set) - OK this is kinda cool for a gag 10. The Food Loop - more food fetish foolishness. **Implications** - Holidays undeniably represent ample opportunities for companies to capitalize on consumer's positive attitudes. Companies that create products that cater to [specific holidays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lie-pie) will continue to find their products selling out during such times. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Holiday-themed Products:** Creating unique and festive products catered to specific holidays can lead to increased sales during those times. - **Gag Gifts:** Developing humorous and novelty items, like the Runny Snot Egg Separator and Referee Turkey Hat, can attract consumers looking for humorous and entertaining gifts. - **Kitchen Gadgets:** Innovating practical and useful kitchen gadgets, such as the Onion Goggles and Turkey Lifter, can disrupt the market and offer improved solutions for cooking and meal preparation. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Retailers can take advantage of the holiday season by offering a wide range of holiday-themed products to meet consumer demands. - **Gift Industry:** The gift industry can capitalize on the popularity of gag gifts by producing and selling unique and humorous items for various occasions. - **Kitchenware:** Manufacturers in the kitchenware industry can introduce innovative gadgets that address common issues faced during cooking, like teary eyes when chopping onions or the hassle of lifting a turkey. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Jelly Dessert Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jell-o-2.md) - [Holiday Hosting Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-hosting-pants.md) - [Thanksgiving Instant Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-turkey-dinner.md) - [Lazy Vodka-Branded Thanksgiving Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titos-turkey-rot-merch.md) - [Squeezable Homestyle Turkey Gravies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homestyle-turkey-gravy.md) - [Thanksgiving Conveyor Belt Centerpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellofresh-thanksgiving.md) - [Thanksgiving-Inspired Noodle Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-dinner.md) - [Holiday Dinner Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-thanksgiving-dinner.md) - [Edible Savory Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tofurky-gravy-spray.md)