Trendhunter has previously featured the viral phenomenon known as "Money Shots," and now there is a celebrity version. Money shots are made of folded banknotes matched to a portion of a person's face to create very interesting, and really fun mergers. The site Freakingnews.com ran a contest for the best Money Shot depiction using famous people such as Heath Ledger, Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Mel Gibson and many others. Some of the entries can be seen in the gallery; I think they are really amusing.
The original "Money Shots" trend
Money Shots II
The Celebrity Version
Trend Themes
1. Celebrity Money Shots - Using folded banknotes to create interesting and entertaining mergers with famous faces.
2. Viral Celebrity Mashups - Running contests to create the best celebrity Money Shot depictions with folded banknotes.
3. Amusing Banknote Art - Creating entertaining and visually engaging artwork by combining folded banknotes with famous faces.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Opportunity for artists and designers to explore and capitalize on the trend of creating amusing banknote art with famous faces.
2. Social Media and Marketing - Utilizing viral celebrity mashups and contests to engage audiences and generate buzz for brands or promotions.
3. Celebrity and Entertainment - Collaborating with celebrities to create unique and marketable merchandise featuring their Money Shot depictions.