Katy Perry's hit single Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) has the vixen star change into Kathy Beth Terry, a nerdy high-schooler.
Thanks to EMI/Capitol and its Kathy Beth Terry Facebook fan page, the nerdy girl has been placed into iconic paintings, photos and movies. Fans have placed the geeky teen in the Ring, Snow White, The Breakfast Club and even the Royal Wedding.
My absolute favorite out of the fan-made pieces? The Gene Simmons Kiss photo, which showcases Kathy Beth Terry with her tongue out, matching Simmons. EMI has done the Facebook page as part of its campaign to promote Last Friday Night, and thus far, has proven that maybe this awkward teen is more popular than she thinks.
Nerd-Bombing Photos
EMI's Kathy Beth Terry Page Encourages Users to Put Katy in Iconic Prints
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