# Stubby-Armed Dino Books (UPDATE) The 'T-Rex Trying' Book Will Make You Appreciate Your Arms By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-02-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trex-trying References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/art-design/t-rex-trying-and-succeeding-to-make-a-boo) & [trextrying.tumblr](http://trextrying.tumblr.com/) Pity the poor T-Rex, he just has so many problems doing his usual household chores, as evidenced by the new 'T-Rex Trying' book: The Unfortunate Trials of The Tyrant Lizard King. Based on Hugh Murphy's Tumblr blog, the [T-Rex Trying book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t-is-for-terry) will have you crying tears of laughter, while also pitying the poor T-Rex and his clumsy appendages. Seriously, have you ever tried to paint your house, hike a football, chest bump a buddy, trim your nose hair, turn off a ceiling fan, shelve a book or play the bongos with [stubby little T-Rex arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urwerk-ur101-trex)? It's nearly impossible, as the poor T-Rex proves over and over again. The book features [more than 100 drawings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchkins-book-plushies) of T-Rex trying to live a normal life. Silly T-Rex, drive-through ATMs are for human beings! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Stubby-armed Characters:** Exploring the comedic potential and relatability of characters with physical limitations, such as short arms, in entertainment and media. - **Internet-inspired Books:** Creating humorous and relatable content based on popular internet memes and trends in the publishing industry. - **Inclusive Comedy:** Promoting inclusivity and diversity through comedy by showcasing characters with physical disabilities or limitations in a light-hearted and relatable manner. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for film and television producers to create comedic content featuring characters with physical limitations, such as short arms, to engage audiences. - **Publishing:** Opportunity for publishers to release books based on popular internet memes and trends, such as the 'T-Rex Trying' book, to appeal to a wide readership. - **Comedy:** Opportunity for comedians and comedy clubs to explore inclusive comedy by incorporating characters with physical disabilities or limitations in their performances and sketches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero-Themed Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/web-chompin-spider-rex.md) - [Dinosaur Intricate Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossils-tyrannosaurus-rex.md) - [Dinosaur Fossil Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dinosaur-fossils-trex-skull.md) - [Collectible Dinosaur Desk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrome-dino.md) - [Digital Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-jurassic-world.md) - [Interactive Fossil-Inspired Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-dinosaur-costume.md) - [Dinosaur-Themed Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossils-triceratops-skull.md) - [STEM Excavation Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-world-dinosaur-dig.md) - [Reversible Dinosaur Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-dinosaur-plushies.md)