# Stealthy TV Remotes The TV Poltergeist Phantom Prank Device is Eerily Amazing By Allison Love | Published 2010-05-21 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tv-poltergeist References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/tv-poltergeist/40609/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/d794/?cpg=cj) If you're looking for ways to [prank your friends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scratch-reveal), this TV Poltergeist Phantom Prank device is the perfect solution to your pranking needs. The [devilish little gadget can control TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-wearable-controller) simply by pushing a button. Think of all the [sporting events or fashion shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-fire-tv-range) you won't have to watch, thanks to the mystical TV ghost that keeps turning your TV off and on! The TV Poltergeist only needs to be aimed at the TV and off it goes (or on for that matter). The only thing it can't do is change the channel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Remote-controlled Gadgets:** Opportunity to develop new pranking devices with remote-control capabilities that can disrupt and surprise users. - **Mystical and Supernatural Accessories:** Potential for creating innovative products that give users a sense of mysterious and supernatural control. - **Personalized Entertainment Experience:** Possibility to revolutionize the way people interact with their TVs and customize their viewing preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Prank and Gag Gifts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create and sell unique and interactive prank devices like the TV Poltergeist Phantom Prank. - **Consumer Electronics:** Chances for developing innovative accessories and gadgets that enhance the user experience and offer new control options. - **Television and Entertainment:** Opportunity to revolutionize the way television is enjoyed and create personalized entertainment experiences for viewers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Remote-Holding Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-art-tv-box.md) - [T-Shaped Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sightless-remote-control.md) - [Universal Smart Home Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-universal-remote.md) - [Disappearing Display TV Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awol-vision-vanish-laser-tv.md) - [Intuitive Touchscreen Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchsense-remote.md) - [Transforming TV Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/controller-and-remote.md) - [Motion-Sensing Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wechip-w1-air-mouse.md) - [Smarthome Camera Router Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geist.md) - [Solar-Powered Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-remotes-model-p.md)