# Presidential Unicorn Rides Dan Lacey Creates Creepy Barack Obama Drawings By Rachel | Published 2009-07-31 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barack-obama-dan-lacey-art References: [wildammo](http://wildammo.com/2009/07/27/unusual-paintings-of-obama-naked-with-unicorns/) & [faithmouse.blogspot](http://faithmouse.blogspot.com/) Some write poetry, some sing opera--and some paint pictures of naked President Obama on the back of a Unicorn. This is a specialized skill for sure, but this artwork from Dan Lacey give a view of the President you would never otherwise see. The President Obama pictures by Dan Lacey include the President riding on a rocket, battling Rush Limbaugh and battling bears and unicorns (because why wouldn't the President ride a unicorn?). **Implications** - Shockvertising is a surefire way to garner attention from the public. Integrating taboo topics like sex into unlikely realms such as politics results in a attention-grabbing combination that is likely to be controversial and covered by traditional media as well as a variety of social web communities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Shockvertising:** Integrating taboo topics like sex into unlikely realms such as politics to create attention-grabbing combinations. - **Controversial Artivism:** Using provocative art to spark a conversation and generate awareness around political issues. - **Unconventional Political Statements:** Using unexpected and outlandish forms of expression to make a political statement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Advertising:** Opportunity to create bold and provocative advertising campaigns that challenge social norms and generate buzz. - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to use their craft to make political statements and generate social commentary. - **Politics:** Opportunity to incorporate unconventional and unexpected forms of expression to convey political messages and capture attention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unicorn-Inspired Dessert Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicorn-crispy-bar.md) - [Unicorn-Inspired Air Fresheners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicorn-toots.md) - [Whimsical Unicorn-Inspired Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicorn-dreams-slush.md) - [Unicorn-Inspired Bakery Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-unicorn-cake.md) - [Americana Subculture-Themed Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-proof.md) - [Artistic Rum Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artists-of-the-abyss.md) - [Unicorn-Themed Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unstable-unicorns-diamond-edition.md) - [Mythically Inspired Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicorn-twist-pops.md) - [Unicorn-Shaped Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haribo-unicornilicious.md)