# Artery-Clogging Cups The Bacon Mug is a Heart Attack Waiting to Happen By Michael Hines | Published 2010-03-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bacon-mug References: [thisiswhyyourefat](http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/post/461189619/the-bacon-mug-a-giant-mug-made-out-of-bacon) The Bacon Mug is a shining symbol of overindulgence. A [mug of bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incredifulls) is one thing. A mug filled with cheese is another. But a [bacon mug filled with cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-bacon-cheese-slider)? My god. The Bacon Mug comes from the illustrious photoblog 'This is Why You're Fat.' There have been some gnarly food concoctions on that site before, but never has there been a [mug, made of bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coleman-introduces), and filled with cheese. I am honestly speechless here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Overindulgent Consumption:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in creating healthy alternatives to products and providing healthier food options in the market. - **Creative Food Presentation:** Innovations can be made in the realm of food presentation both in restaurants and for home cooking, creating unique and quirky food presentation experiences. - **Novelty Food Products:** Creating and marketing novelty food products can be a lucrative market, capitalized on by businesses seeking to make a significant impact in a particular industry or market segment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Manufacturing Industry:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in creating healthier food options and developing new food products that appeal to a wider segment of the market. - **Restaurant & Culinary Industry:** Innovations can be made in the realm of unique and creative food presentation in commercial and home-based restaurants, creating a new wave in the industry. - **Health & Wellness Industry:** Businesses can capitalize on health and wellness concerns by offering products and services that offer healthy, low-fat, and organic food alternatives to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Bacon Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cake.md) - [Ultra-Heavy Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanus-brass-tankard.md) - [Cheesy Extra-Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-cheeseburger.md) - [Comforting Bacon-Themed Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-bacon-menu.md) - [Stacked Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-beast.md) - [Hearty Bacon-Packed Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whole-lotta-bacon-burger-1.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Macaroni Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-microwave-cups.md) - [Bacon-Packed Heat-and-Eat Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-macaroni-cheese.md) - [Double Bacon Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-bacon-breakfast-sandwich.md)