ManBabies is everything I want from a photoblog. It’s comprised of hilarious user-submitted photoshopped content that essentially takes the faces of a father and baby and swaps them. Brilliant!
I’ve selected ten of my favorite images from ManBabies for the above gallery, but there are dozens at the site below. Check it out, and don’t forget to submit your own if you’re a proud pappy—just in time for Father’s Day!
Implications - Contemporary consumers are looking for products that feature an entertaining element. Items that contain a playful element are appealing to those who desire a quick break from their stressful lifestyles. Companies trying to attract more shoppers could focus on this desire from customers wanting to make more whimsical purchases.
Viral Photo-Swapping
ManBabies Exchanges the Heads of Father & Son for Fun
Trend Themes
1. Photo-swapping - Developing a photo-swapping app for users to easily swap their faces with their friends and family could appeal to the playful desire of customers.
2. User-generated Content - Creating a social media platform where users can submit their own photoshopped images and share with their friends could create a fun and engaging community for customers to participate in.
3. Humorous Marketing - Brands looking to attract more customers could incorporate humor and playful elements into their advertising campaigns to appeal to customers' desires for a quick break from their stressful lifestyles.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Developing innovative software that allows for creative photo-swapping opportunities could revolutionize modern photography and appeal to a wide range of customers.
2. Social Media - A new user-generated content platform based on photo-swapping could create a fun and engaging community of users, leading to increased brand loyalty and engagement.
3. Digital Advertising - Humorous and playful digital marketing campaigns could increase brand visibility and customer engagement, particularly for companies targeting younger and more technologically-savvy demographics.