The ‘Capitalism' Che Comic Questions the Use of the Icon
Vittoria Natarelli — June 14, 2010 — Pop Culture
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The 'Capitalism' Che comic strip questions the iconic face.
Che fought against capitalism only to have his face plastered all over t-shirts and shot glasses -- an ironic joke that this cartoon outlines so well. Is this a sign of an Internet community that is more politically aware? The 'Capitalism' Che comic strip is a good laugh at an old and obvious joke.
Implications - Parodies have taken on a different form with artists poking fun at revolutionaries. This new form of humor has taken iconic figures and dulled them down to a level that people can relate to in many ways. Artworks and designer brands can take this concept and create friendlier products for consumers looking for a good laugh.
Che fought against capitalism only to have his face plastered all over t-shirts and shot glasses -- an ironic joke that this cartoon outlines so well. Is this a sign of an Internet community that is more politically aware? The 'Capitalism' Che comic strip is a good laugh at an old and obvious joke.
Implications - Parodies have taken on a different form with artists poking fun at revolutionaries. This new form of humor has taken iconic figures and dulled them down to a level that people can relate to in many ways. Artworks and designer brands can take this concept and create friendlier products for consumers looking for a good laugh.
Trend Themes
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Revolutionary Parodies — Opportunity for artists to create humorous parodies of iconic figures, appealing to a politically aware Internet community.
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Dulling Down Icons — Potential for transforming iconic figures into relatable characters, offering opportunities for artworks and designer brands.
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Humor in Consumer Products — Chance for brands to develop friendlier and humorous products that cater to consumers seeking entertainment.
Industry Implications
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Art and Design — Artists and designers can leverage the trend of revolutionary parodies to create humorous and relatable artworks and products.
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Fashion and Apparel — Fashion brands can tap into the appeal of dulling down icons to create playful and relatable clothing items or accessories.
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Entertainment and Media — Opportunity for entertainment companies to develop consumer products that infuse humor, providing entertainment value.
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