The Obama 2008 presidential campaign poster blends two of America's favourite foods for a satirical electoral fashion statement. The folks over at Zazzle have created this tee-shirt for snack-food-loving Barack supporters, or perhaps not.
The Obama and Biden Democratic campaign slogan 'Change We Can Believe In' has been slyly altered to the tongue-in-cheek 'Donuts and Bacon 2008, Taste We Can Believe In.'
The resemblance is tasty political fun.
Implications - References to mass culture or popular culture phenomenons have the ability to instantly show off their current nature and tap into the success of popular topics. Products that can reference big name celebrities, current political campaigns and other pop culture themes will continue to see popularity.
Political Logo Lampooning
Obama-Biden Become Donuts and Bacon
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture References - Products that reference big name celebrities, current political campaigns, and other pop culture themes will continue to see popularity.
2. Satirical Fashion Statements - Creating satirical designs that blend popular culture references with fashion statements provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation.
3. Altered Slogans - Slyly altering famous slogans to create humorous or tongue-in-cheek versions can attract attention and drive innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Apparel and Fashion - The apparel and fashion industry can tap into the trend of referencing popular culture and political campaigns to create unique and trendy designs.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Incorporating satirical fashion statements into marketing and advertising campaigns can help brands connect with consumers through humor and relevancy.
3. Printing and Merchandising - Printing companies and merchandisers can offer customized products that feature altered slogans and pop culture references, catering to the demand for unique and humorous merchandise.