Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 460,592 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,240 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,086 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,240 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,086 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,210 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 460,592 cutting edge ideas.

Ad Executive Antagonists

Adam Witton Depicts Cast of Mad Men as Batman Villains

— April 15, 2012 — Pop Culture
Adam Witton reasoned that if the cast of AMC’s Mad Men were indeed insane, then they would have no problem fitting right in with the misfits of Gotham City from the Batman franchise. As such, he decided to manipulate photos of Don Draper, Betty Draper, Roger Sterling and Joan Holloway to look like The Caped Crusader’s most dangerous villains. Somehow, Don Draper still manages to look good.

Among the antagonists that Adam Witton has morphed Mad Men’s cast into are Joker, Two-Face, Poison Ivy and Catwoman. The characters selected for this series may have consciously been chosen to reflect one another in their respective stories. For instance, Don Draper, who’s known for living life to the fullest because of his nihilistic outlook on life, is similar to the Joker, who also commits crime on impulse due to his views on justice and the randomness of the world.
Trend Themes
1. Mad Men and Batman Mashup - The intersection of classic TV and superhero comics offers opportunities for merchandise and licensing deals that appeal to fans of both iconic franchises.
2. Character Transformations - The ability to manipulate images and transform characters using software and digital tools can create new avenues for artistic expression and subversive commentary.
3. Crossover Fan Fiction - The blending of fictional universes allows for imaginative storytelling and the opportunity to explore new character dynamics and plot twists.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment and Media - Producing and distributing content that merges popular franchises from different genres can attract diverse audiences and create new revenue streams.
2. Graphic Design and Illustration - Developing skills in image manipulation and character design can lead to career opportunities in animation, advertising, and digital media.
3. Fan Culture Merchandise - Creating and selling merchandise that appeals to fans of popular franchises can generate significant revenue and build communities of loyal customers.
2.2
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness