Some write poetry, some sing opera--and some paint pictures of naked President Obama on the back of a Unicorn. This is a specialized skill for sure, but this artwork from Dan Lacey give a view of the President you would never otherwise see.
The President Obama pictures by Dan Lacey include the President riding on a rocket, battling Rush Limbaugh and battling bears and unicorns (because why wouldn't the President ride a unicorn?).
Implications - Shockvertising is a surefire way to garner attention from the public. Integrating taboo topics like sex into unlikely realms such as politics results in a attention-grabbing combination that is likely to be controversial and covered by traditional media as well as a variety of social web communities.
Presidential Unicorn Rides
Dan Lacey Creates Creepy Barack Obama Drawings
Trend Themes
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Shockvertising — Integrating taboo topics like sex into unlikely realms such as politics to create attention-grabbing combinations.
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Controversial Artivism — Using provocative art to spark a conversation and generate awareness around political issues.
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Unconventional Political Statements — Using unexpected and outlandish forms of expression to make a political statement.
Industry Implications
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Advertising — Opportunity to create bold and provocative advertising campaigns that challenge social norms and generate buzz.
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Art — Opportunity for artists to use their craft to make political statements and generate social commentary.
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Politics — Opportunity to incorporate unconventional and unexpected forms of expression to convey political messages and capture attention.