Space beards may be the coolest way to make a beard more appealing. These intergalactic makeovers turn our favorite past and present celebrity men into out-of-this-world stars. Joshua Arters' blog Space Beards: The Facial Frontier turns your ordinary beard into a magnificent cluster of space.
He collects images of celebrities and their shaggy beards and followers' submissions to create portraits that replicate space. Arters says that "there are already all kinds of space Tumblr blogs like Sloths in Space, Cats in Space, all the usual Internet-worthy stuff."
The site originally started off as a joke but has turned into much more than a place where he can post funny pictures for his friends to see. The site also features "quotes" from celebrities talking about space. Space beards has become immensely popular; Joshua had to put a cap on requests.
Galactically Bearded Photo Manipulations
These Space Beards are Positioned on Popular Icons
Trend Themes
1. Space Beards - Exploring the trend of turning ordinary beards into intergalactic clusters, creating a unique and visually striking aesthetic.
2. Celebrities in Space - Mixing images of celebrities with space-themed visuals, creating a fun and imaginative twist on popular icons.
3. Humorous Tumblr Blogs - The emergence of Tumblr blogs dedicated to combining different themes like sloths, cats, and now space, resulting in entertaining and shareable content.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Opportunities for artists and designers to create and sell space beard-inspired artwork and merchandise.
2. Social Media - Platforms like Tumblr and Instagram can capitalize on the popularity of space beards by promoting related content and creating new engagement opportunities.
3. Entertainment and Pop Culture - Space beards offer opportunities for collaborations between celebrities, influencers, and brands to create unique and buzzworthy campaigns.