# Cheeky Millennial Slogans Adam Mars Bemoans Our Obsession with Social Media By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-11-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adam-mars References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2014/11/13/adam-mars-creates-caps-slogans-lost-mtv-generation/) & [adammars.net](http://adammars.net/) Adam Mars waxes poetic to the "lost [MTV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitzway-kurt-cobain-figurine) generation" in his series, the aptly-titled 'Once Upon a Time, We Weren't Stalkers.' The exhibition features ironic slogans spray-painted across vibrant backgrounds. The installation acts as a social commentary for the digital age. It speaks to the ways in which technology and [social media have actually inhibited](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-dependency) and infringed upon our real-life communication and ability to connect. At first, the phrases might seem comical -- "Gluten-free Cunnilingus," "[Carpal Tinder Syndrome](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offline-dating-experiences)" and "The Last Online Lovers" -- but on closer inspection, they are kind of sad. Tragic, really. Underneath Mars' sardonic wit lies a deep longing for human connection, one that is not being met, despite our hyper-connected world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Social Commentary Art:** Exploring the impact of technology and social media on human connection through ironic slogans and vibrant backgrounds. - **Ironic Messaging:** Using comical phrases on closer inspection to highlight the inherent sadness and lack of human connection in the digital age. - **Art as Reflection:** Using art installations to express a longing for genuine human connection in a hyper-connected world. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists can leverage social commentary art to disrupt traditional perspectives and challenge societal norms. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Brands can incorporate ironic messaging techniques to grab audience attention and provoke thought about the impact of technology on human connection. - **Technology and Social Media:** Technology companies can use art as a reflection to inspire innovative solutions that enhance genuine human connection in their digital platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lazy Cereal Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-cereal.md) - [Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-home-campaign.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Playful Gen-Z Dating Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crush-feelings.md) - [Gen Z IRL Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinges-phonebook.md) - [Redefining Screen-Free Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-snap.md) - [Paired-Down Social Media Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/month-friend.md) - [Drink Coaster Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-signalfree-party.md) - [Gen Z-Coded Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-chronically-online.md)