# Gadget for Prank Callers Wrong-Number Generator By Alex Covert | Published 2008-01-28 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrong-number-generator References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20080123/wrong-number-generator/) & [spysite](http://www.spysite.com/product.php?productid=27709&cat=422&page=6) This [gizmo connects to your phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automaticall) (better if it's someone elses) and [randomly calls a phone number](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dial-anyone) when the user tries to call out. Don't worry, 911 calls will always call out correctly and in fact, about 25% of all the other attempts make it out as dialed - just enough to get the victim to continue. Great gag but a little steep at $89USD. **Implications** - [Gag gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing) are a popular choice for many people who can appreciate humor and hope to have a little fun with their friends. Businesses that can incorporate a variety of lighthearted, inexpensive gifts into their repertoire are sure to survive an economy where consumers avoid high-ticket items. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gag Gift Gadgets:** Businesses that can create or incorporate unique gadgetry into gimmick-gifts may see increased sales in industries that have struggled due to COVID-19 - **Humorous Purchases:** As people continue to feel stressed or negatively affected by the pandemic, businesses that can create humor-based products or services may see increased sales or consumer engagement - **Novelty Devices:** With an increasing demand for entertainment and new technology, creating unique novelty devices could potentially establish a new market and revenue stream ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** Retail industries that specialize in novelty gifts, such as Spencer's Gifts, may want to explore implementing new gag gadgets into their catalogues as a way to attract new customers - **Entertainment:** Companies within the entertainment industry, like comedy clubs or streaming platforms, may want to explore incorporating prank call videos or humor-based content that can be shared on social media - **Telecommunications:** Telecommunication companies or startup businesses that specialize in crafting unique phone-related gadgets may want to explore creating devices specifically for prank call enthusiasts or practical jokers ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fake Message Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-gags.md) - [Fun-Filled Holiday Hotlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twistmas-hotline.md) - [AI-Powered Toy Telephones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santas-magical-telephone.md) - [Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-phone-labeling.md) - [Mystery Flavor Hotlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/99-brands.md) - [Gag-Turned-Reality Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-grass.md) - [Interactive Prank Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scratch-reveal.md) - [Modernized Nostalgic Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tin-cans.md) - [Swappable Keypad Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidephone-sp01.md)