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# Inventing Hobbies for Fictional Characters
Showcasing Santa's (Photoshopped) Other Side

By Cowbag | Published 2008-12-21 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/behind-the-scenes-with-santa-other-other-side-to-santa
References: [worth1000](http://www.worth1000.com/cache/gallery/contestcache.asp?contest_id=2059&display=photoshop)

This is a brilliant collection of images showing exactly what Santa does the other 364 days of the year. Yes, he likes a good time, but he does put the hours in on the one day he does work!

This collection is brilliant and a solid guarantee to freak out your children--although they will be pleased to know he does [freelance as an astronaut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santaai).

**Implications** - Santa can also be seen getting ready to rumble, taking part in a ballet, making pizzas with friends and toting some heavy artillery. You are sure to laugh at this silly collection of [Santa pictures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-dj-santa). You may never think of him as the same man again!

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.6/10
- Popularity: 38% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Photoshopped Santa:** Photoshopping Santa into unexpected scenarios is a trend that brings humor and entertainment.
- **Fictional Character Hobbies:** Exploring the hobbies and activities of fictional characters is becoming a popular trend for creative expression.
- **Unconventional Santa:** Showcasing Santa in unconventional roles and situations is a trend that challenges traditional perceptions.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Digital Art:** The digital art industry can evolve by providing services to digitally manipulate images, creating humorous and imaginative content.
- **Creative Expression:** The creative expression industry can tap into the trend of fictional character hobbies and offer products and experiences that allow individuals to explore their favorite characters' interests.
- **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage the trend of unconventional Santa portrayals to create engaging and comedic content for various media platforms.

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