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Cartoon Schadenfreude
Hyper-humanized animated characters give a dose of harsh reality
Implications - Cartoon pop culture icons were once immortalized as ageless, eternally-cheery exaggerations of human life; they seemed to never age or gain weight. These characters are now becoming “hyper-humanized,” and subject to the regular biological downfalls of the human body, providing consumers with a dark sense of satisfaction that indicates a further shift towards coarse humor in society.
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Obese Batman IconsArtist Franceso de Molfetta's 'New Idols' SeriesArtist Franceso de Molfetta recently opened a new exhibit entitled 'New Idols'. The sculptural New Idols series features well known figures from pop culture in unusual poses.
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Unnerving Cartoon EmbryosJason Freeny Continues to Creep You Out with the Hello Kitty FetusIf you (for some reason) have ever wondered what a Hello Kitty fetus would look like, rest assured, Jason Freeny will show you. Jason Freeny is an artist who has made a name for himself creating odd anatomical… [More] |
Hyperreal Pocket MonstersThe RLP Pikachu by Steven Lefcourt Brings Pokemon to Real LifeIf you've ever wondered what Pokemon would look like in real life, then the RLP Pikachu by Steven Lefcourt might satisfy your curiosity.
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