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# Canned Mythical Meats
This Canned Unicorn Meat is an Excellent Source of Sparkles

By M | Published 2014-06-18 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicorn-meat1
References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/e5a7/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com)

If you're looking to get your daily dose of [sparkles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-glitter) -- which is an essential food group -- then you should think about eating a can or two of unicorn meat once a week. Think Geek offers a can of 14-ounces of delicious mythical unicorn meat to suit all your [protein needs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-protein-cereal-x-lucky-charms).

According to legend, when unicorns reach the end of their lifespan, they go reside in County Meath in Ireland till their last day. From there, nuns at a local Raidant Farms fatten the unicorns up with Guinness beer and candy corn. How the unicorns go from mythical ponies to [canned meat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-eggs-spam) is a magical process that only a very few people know. While this can doesn't actually contain any unicorn meat, it might house a dismembered unicorn plushie -- so beware when you open it up.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 26% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Canned Mythical Meats:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a line of canned meats made from mythical creatures, appealing to consumers seeking unique and novelty food experiences.
- **Unconventional Protein Sources:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring alternative protein sources like mythical creatures can open up new markets and cater to the growing demand for sustainable and exotic food options.
- **Novelty Food Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing and marketing novelty food products, such as canned unicorn meat, can capture attention and appeal to consumers looking for whimsical and fun culinary experiences.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a new category of unconventional protein-based food products that cater to adventurous and novelty-seeking consumers.
- **Specialty Gifts and Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding into the market of unique and quirky gifts by offering canned unicorn meat, which combines novelty, humor, and collectible plush toys.
- **Fantasy-themed Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building immersive and fantastical dining experiences or theme parks centered around mythical creatures, leveraging the popularity of concepts like canned unicorn meat.

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