# Bathroom Goblins The Pop-Up Toilet Monster Scares People Who Lift the Seat By Christina Butty | Published 2009-06-15 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toilet-monster References: [prankplace](http://www.prankplace.com/toiletmonster.htm) This Toilet Monster, or Bog Monster, is an awesome prank to play on your roommates or the women in your life who keep complaining about the toilet seat being left up. The Toilet Monster suctions to the toilet seat. Also available is the Toilet Screamer. These toilet monsters scare users away with frightful screams and gestures. **Implications** - With the end of the credit crunch, consumers are left with an insatiable hunger for fun and mischief, turning to [old-fashioned pranks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scratch-reveal) for satisfaction. Despite difficult times, the [humor and novelty industries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlad-frank-midnight-mischief) continue to thrive, proving that the stressed-out adult consumer still enjoys (and probably needs) a good chuckle every now and then. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Pranks](https://www.trendhunter.com/pranks) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Prank Products:** The trend of prank products that enhance user experience continues to grow, creating many opportunities for innovative products that provide fun and laughter in everyday life. - **Humor-based Consumer Goods:** The rise in demand for humorous consumer goods is creating fertile soil for the development of innovative products that make people happy and more satisfied with their daily routines. - **Novelty Products:** The trend of novelty products that bring excitement and change to consumers' lives is gaining momentum, opening up various opportunities for companies to create unique and fun products that appeal to a wide audience. ### Where This Applies - **Gag Gifts:** The gag gift industry can take advantage of this trend by producing creative and unique products that lighten up consumers' moods and provide new and exciting experiences. - **Toys and Games:** The toy and game industries can innovate in creating products that bring humor and laughter to people's lives, creating a new category of entertainment with a focus on novelty products. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can tap into this trend by integrating humor and playfulness into their products, creating a new category of home goods that are both functional and entertaining. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Two-in-One Toilet Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potty-pods.md) - [Bathroom Privacy Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-privacy.md) - [Quirky Toilet Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-toilet-brush.md) - [Cheeky Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-plunger.md) - [Interactive Monster Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashers-horror-house.md) - [Plush Monster Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu.md) - [Hygienic Handsfree Toilet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toilet-lid-closer.md) - [Aesthetic Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plunger.md) - [Inflatable Portable Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpot.md)