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# Avian Talk Show Mash-Ups
Angry Conan Combines Late Night With App Games

By Matt Ho | Published 2011-03-09 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-conan
References: [redbubble](http://www.redbubble.com/people/famousafterdeth/t-shirts/6840584-2-angry-conan-angry-birds-and-conan-obrien-mash-up) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHvFI8Sx1yc)

You've seen the Angry Birdsky, now get a load of the Angry Conan.

The Angry Conan is the latest mash-up between [popular app game Angry Birds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10th-anniversary) and a pop cultural icon -- oh, and did I mention that it's a shirt too? This time, Conan O'Brien is the face that dons this memorable crossover. Taking several features of the [late night talk show host](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progressives-dr-rick), the makeover includes O'Brien's iconic hair and a fashionable tie as his attire. This hilarious drawing should have you instantaneously laugh out loud with its brilliant depiction. The [shirt is available for purchase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shmoofoil) at $24.94.

Angry Conan was inspired by a Conan O'Brien segment in which the host created a live-action Angry Birds game on-set. Check out the full video here.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.7/10
- Popularity: 11% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Pop Culture Mash-ups:** Opportunity for companies to create innovative and humorous collaborations between popular app games and cultural icons for merchandise and marketing campaigns.
- **Gamified Entertainment:** Incorporating app games into mainstream media such as late night talk shows to engage audiences and create immersive entertainment experiences.
- **Interactive Merchandise:** Opportunity to create interactive merchandise that combines art and technology to engage consumers in a unique and memorable way.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **App Gaming:** Opportunity for gaming companies to collaborate with pop culture icons to create unique app games and merchandise.
- **Entertainment Media:** Opportunity for media companies to incorporate app games and other interactive experiences into their content to increase engagement and audience interaction.
- **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunity for fashion companies to create unique and humorous designs that incorporate pop culture icons and interactive elements into their merchandise.

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