# Political Puppets The Terrorist Finger Puppets Make Dangerous Politics Fun By Trend Spotter | Published 2006-12-20 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrorist-finger-puppets References: [madewise](http://madewise.com/?p=41) & [mossonline](http://www.mossonline.com/product-exec/product_id/41661) Oh look! For $55, you can buy a set of finger terrorist puppets! The terrorist finger puppets boast an "Uncanny crocheted likenesses" to Osama bin Laden, Saddam Hussein, Kim Jong Il, Ahmadinejad and George W. Bush. **Implications** - It would definitely be amusing to act out some of the world's most pressing international events with these quirky puppets on your fingers. They remind me of the characters in "Team America", except instead of being wooden marionettes they have a uniquely charming crocheted appeal to them. One thing is for sure: these are certainly not the crocheted works your grandmother used to make you. They are, however, a whole lot more fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Crocheted Finger Puppets:** The popularity of crocheted finger puppets like the terrorist finger puppets presents an opportunity for innovative designs and customization. - **Political Satire Merchandise:** The demand for political satire merchandise, such as the terrorist finger puppets, creates a market for unique and edgy products. - **Novelty Collectibles:** The appeal of novelty collectibles like the terrorist finger puppets opens up avenues for new and creative collectible items. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry can explore new design concepts and materials for crocheted finger puppets and other unique toys. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Retailers and e-commerce platforms can tap into the demand for political satire merchandise by offering a wide range of novelty collectibles. - **Creative Arts and Crafts:** The creative arts and crafts industry can develop workshops and tutorials on how to make customized crocheted finger puppets and other crafty novelty items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Witty Plushie Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchkins-are-punny-collectibles.md) - [Creepy Severed Hand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing.md) - [Puppet-Inspired Building Block Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-muppets-minifigures.md) - [Diverse Hand-Knit Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-knit-dolls.md) - [Angry Customer Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namespace.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md) - [Robotic Baby Car Puppets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iruyo-intelligent-puppet.md) - [Miniature Horror Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md)