The Game of Thrones Muppets illustrations are an excellent example of what can happen when someone creative participates in a well-timed parody. The Game of Thrones Muppets illustrations combine two of the hottest properties in contemporary entertainment -- HBO's fantasy series Game of Thrones (which just ended its first season) , and Disney's relaunched Muppets franchise (set for release November 23, 2011) -- and mashes up them up by having Muppet characters appear as Game of Thrones characters.
The unlicensed drawings were created by artist Yehudi Mercedo, who appears to be a little concerned about the potential legal ramifications of his pet project. "If you’re a Disney or HBO Lawyer," he writes on his website. "Then please direct all inquiries to my parent company and not my parents."
Here's to hoping Mercedo receives only adulation and support for his hilarious creation.
Fantasy Cartoon Mash-Ups
The Game of Thrones Muppets Collabo is a Well-Timed Parody
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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