Smith & Sinclair has so-called 'Trump Sucks' lollipops available for pre-order on its website, where politically minded consumers with a sweet tooth can get the treats in either a butterscotch and sea salt flavor, or a strawberry and mint one.
The lollipops, which are made to look like the 45th US president, run for $6.23 USD each. Although this price might seem a little high for a single lollipop, the company's intention is to raise money for Planned Parenthood, which Trumpcare defunds. By donating its proceeds to Planned Parenthood, Smith & Sinclair aims to ensure that people have access to STI/STD testing and treatments, contraception, abortion, and the various other health services that it offers.
Although the first 500 Trump Sucks lollipops have already sold out, those interested in donating to the cause, and getting a politically themed treat to go along, can still place their orders for the next batch.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Political-themed Food
- Food products with political themes could be a new trend for socially conscious consumers.
- Charitable Food Products
- Charitable food products, like Smith & Sinclair's Trump Sucks lollipops, could become popular with consumers who want to support causes with their purchases.
- Corporate Social Responsibility in Food
- More food companies could follow Smith & Sinclair's example and use their products to support charitable causes as part of their corporate social responsibility efforts.
Where This Applies
- Food & Beverage
- The food and beverage industry could leverage political and charitable themes to create unique products and appeal to socially conscious consumers.
- Non-profit
- Non-profit organizations, like Planned Parenthood, could partner with food companies to create charitable products and raise funds for their causes.
- Marketing & Advertising
- Marketing and advertising agencies could help food companies create and position politically themed products to appeal to socially conscious consumers and generate positive PR.
