# Macabre Memory Sticks The USB Flash Drive Finger is Creepy and Cringe-Worthy By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-flash-drive-finger References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/03/02/severed-finger-flash-drive) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/14980408/usb-flash-drive-finger) If you're an aspiring crime scene investigator, you might be interested in using the USB Flash Drive Finger from now on. Why? Well, one look at the [severed finger memory stick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-skeleton-hard-disk) and you'll have your answer. Created by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-wrist-rest) seller jasonscreations, the USB Flash Drive Finger is morbidly clever. Considering that severed fingers are usually used to send a message, now you can actually do so on a more practical and less bloody level. Of course, you might not actually be sending messages so much as storing information, but those are just technicalities. Cool and creepy, the USB Flash Drive Finger only stores one gig of memory, but its theatrics more than makes up for it, don't you think? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Macabre-themed Tech Accessories:** Opportunity for companies to create unique, horror-inspired USB drives or other tech peripherals that appeal to a niche market. - **Gothic Subculture-inspired Design:** Designers can tap into the gothic subculture for inspiration in creating products with a macabre feel, catering to consumers who enjoy darker aesthetics. - **Shock Value Marketing Tactics:** Companies can use shock value to create buzz around the release of new, unique products that generate conversation and virality online. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tech Accessories:** Companies in the tech accessories industry can consider adding unique designs to their product lines to appeal to consumers seeking products with macabre aesthetics. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Companies in the fashion and apparel industry can incorporate gothic elements into their designs to appeal to consumers who enjoy darker aesthetics. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can consider using shock value as a tactic to generate buzz and attention for new products in a crowded market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Object-Resembling USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-1.md) - [Dedicated Encryption Storage Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexar-jumpdrive-fingerprint-f35-pro.md) - [Bird-Shaped USB Flash Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinge.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-discovery-flash-drives.md) - [Playful Crayon USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-crayola-usbc.md) - [Ruggedly Encrypted USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encrypted-usb-drive.md) - [Laptop-Fitted USB Stick Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-antoine.md) - [Four-Way Connective Flash Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centralspot-innovation.md) - [Creepy Severed Hand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing.md)