# Dirty Inkblots? Ad by Carmen Norgate Puts Your Mind in the Gutter, Under False Pretenses By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-10-02 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carmen-norgate References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Sicko/155943) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/carmennorgate/) Stop quivering in your desk chair, it’s not. Carmen Norgate has successfully designed an ad that will not fail in [getting your attention](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legitimate-you). Although not officially the phallic face of any [condom brand or car company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterling-silver-penis-pen) just yet, I have a feeling the “it’s not. you sicko.” campaign from Carmen Norgate will be making its way to at least some [magazine pages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-advertising-campaign) soon. You can check out more work from Carmen Norgate at the link below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Attention-grabbing Ads:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for marketers to create bold and provocative advertisements that capture viewers' attention. - **Controversial Advertising:** Opportunity for companies to push boundaries and challenge traditional norms through provocative and controversial advertising campaigns. - **Creative Branding:** Opportunity for brands to differentiate themselves by utilizing unique and unconventional branding strategies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Marketing and Advertising:** Potential for companies in the marketing and advertising industry to embrace unconventional advertising methods and generate buzz. - **Publishing:** Opportunity for publishers to attract readers and stand out by featuring attention-grabbing and controversial advertisements in their magazines. - **Branding and Design:** Potential for branding and design agencies to help brands create bold and creative campaigns that provoke reaction and generate brand awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creative Ad Responses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiehls-response.md) - [Artful Illusory Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-artwork.md) - [Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innocean-berlin.md) - [Autocorrect Sexual Health Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrm-ny.md) - [Interactive Scented Billboard Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lola-mullenlowe.md) - [Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwcurated.md) - [Ad Inspiration Archives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobody-reads-ads.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [High-Concept Brand Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legitimate-you.md)