# Silly Sitcom Hybrids Artist Ben Deguzman Casts the Characters of Community as Batman Villians By Susan Keefe | Published 2011-12-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-deguzman References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/community-characters-as-batman-villains) Artist and avid 'Community' fan Ben Deguzman rendered this hilarious image of the [cast of Community as Batman villains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney). Seriously geeky, this knee-slapping graphic transforms the lovable cast of misfits to the likes of Joker, Two-Face, Poison Ivy and Harlequin. Ben Deguzman created the image as a foreboding image of things to come if [NBC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-office-set) decides to yank the popular comedy permanently. To understand the humor in this picture, you have to know the delightfully quirky show intimately. The hash tag at the bottom of the image that reads #ThisIsTheDarkestTimeline is a direct reference to a third season episode. While a member of the converted could fill you in on all the reasons that this graphic is hilarious, the better plan would be to hunker down with season one and find out for yourself. Fans of the [pop culture sitcom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-ninenine) are still waiting anxiously to hear of the show's fate, but chuckle-worthy graphics like this are sure to be a welcome ray of sunshine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Silly Sitcom Hybrids:** Opportunity for artists to create humorous mash-ups of popular TV shows and fictional universes. - **Geeky Fan Art:** Growing trend of fans creating artwork that combines their favorite pop culture references. - **Nostalgic Mash-up:** Increasing demand for creative works that blend familiar characters from different franchises. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists can take advantage of the popularity of mash-up artwork by creating unique and humorous pieces. - **Entertainment:** TV shows and movies can explore collaborative tie-ins with fan artists to engage and entertain their audience. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Companies can license and produce merchandise featuring mash-up artwork to cater to the growing demand from fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Buildable 3D Superhero Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotham-city-skyline-set.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee.md) - [Film-Inspired Condiment Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-smiles.md) - [Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx.md) - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Dark Superhero Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection.md) - [Comedic Villain EV Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gm-dr-evil.md) - [Modular Puzzle Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkham-asylum-set.md)