The Bleacher Report recently redesigned the NFL football teams by turning various top players into Simpsons characters. The illustrations cleverly parody the players by drawing them in a comical cartoon style.
In the twenty years that The Simpsons has been on the air the show has featured a slew of celebrities, athletes, actors and singers that have guest starred as cartoon versions of themselves. Now various NFL football team players undergo the same Simpson makeover in 'The NFL Simpsonized' graphic illustration that showcases world famous players like Jay Cutler, J.J. Watt and Tom Brady as grinning yellow cartoon characters. The illustrations capture the athletes' individual characters by adding props and quirks specific to the player such as Marshawn Lynch holding a package of his favorite Skittles candy.
Cartoon Football Teams
Bleacher Report Turns the NFL Football Team into Simpson Characters
Trend Themes
1. Cartoonizing Real-world Figures - The trend of transforming real people into cartoon characters opens up creative opportunities to showcase individuals in a unique and whimsical way.
2. Character Parody - Parodying well-known figures through cartoon illustrations presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for creating engaging and humorous content.
3. Cross-promotion in Pop Culture - The fusion of beloved cartoon characters like The Simpsons with popular sports teams creates cross-promotion opportunities, blending two fan bases and expanding brand reach.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Merchandise - By licensing and producing merchandise featuring cartoon versions of real sport players, sports merchandise retailers can tap into the trend and offer unique and appealing products.
2. Digital Marketing and Content Creation - Digital marketers and content creators can capitalize on the trend of cartoonizing real people by producing shareable and viral content that resonates with audiences and boosts brand visibility.
3. Art and Illustration - The trend of cartoonizing real figures provides an opportunity for artists and illustrators to showcase their skills and gain recognition by transforming well-known individuals into fun and engaging characters.