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Violent Holiday Fables

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

A Krampus Carol Shows Gruesome Possibilities for Naughty Children

— December 15, 2011 — Special
The host of the hit television series No Reservations Anthony Bourdain got into the Christmas spirit with this surprisingly grim holiday tale entitled 'A Krampus Carol.' The violent rendition of holiday lore was suppose to air during the No Reservations Holiday Special, but the short created by Zero Point Zero Production was pulled by the Travel Channel once they caught a glimpse of the questionable subject matter.

A Krampus Carol was written by Bourdain, and the tale is heavy with his unrestrained humor and sarcastic commentary. Reading much like a Grim Fairytale, Bourdain conjured up the terrifying character of Krampus who is in cahoots with Saint Nick. Santa hands the reigns over to Krampus to make all the naughty children pay. He beats his victims into submission and steals away with them stuffed in his sack. While the tale is not exactly heartwarming, it is hilarious in its blunt use of violence, which creates an interesting contrast with the nostalgic use of claymation.

Returning to old tradition of using gruesome tales to scare children into behaving, A Krampus Carol is Bourdain through and through.
Trend Themes
1. Grim Holiday Lore - Exploring dark and violent narratives in holiday tales presents disruptive innovation opportunities for content creators to challenge traditional narratives and appeal to audiences seeking alternative holiday stories.
2. Humor with a Dark Twist - Incorporating sarcasm and dark humor into storytelling can disrupt conventional holiday narratives and resonate with audiences looking for unconventional and edgy entertainment.
3. Nostalgia and Subversion - Combining nostalgic elements like claymation with subversive themes of violence creates unique storytelling experiences that disrupt traditional holiday storytelling and attract audiences seeking unconventional content.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can leverage the trend of grim holiday lore and humor with a dark twist to create disruptive innovation opportunities in film, television, animation, and literature.
2. Content Creation - Content creators, such as writers, animators, and filmmakers, can tap into the trend of nostalgia and subversion to disrupt traditional holiday storytelling and capture the attention of audiences craving alternative narratives.
3. Holiday Merchandise - The holiday merchandise industry can seize the opportunity presented by grim holiday lore and humor with a dark twist to create unique and unconventional products that cater to consumers seeking novelty and non-traditional holiday items.
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