# Knife-Wielding Kids 'Children' from Josh Pemberton Makes Me Fear My Little Brothers By Michael Hines | Published 2010-05-03 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/children-from-josh-pemberton References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Children/499346) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/JoshPemberton) I think I'll lock my door tonight after seeing 'Children' from Josh Pemberton. Maybe I should confiscate all the cutlery in the house as well. 'Children' is proof that any normal photo can be turned on its' head with the addition of a weapon. Without the knives, 'Children' from Josh Pemberton is just a collection of [lonely children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child) who really need to find some friends. With the knives in hand, these children turn into [creepy potential killers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing). It is amazing how the addition of one object can completely flip the whole vibe of a picture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Weaponized Art:** Opportunity for artists to create powerful and provocative pieces by incorporating weapons into their art, evoking contrasting emotions and challenging societal norms. - **Perception Manipulation:** A chance for marketers and advertisers to explore how adding unexpected elements to visuals can radically alter the viewer's perception and spark intrigue. - **Symbolism Reinvention:** An opportunity for writers and filmmakers to reinvent the meaning of common symbols by infusing them with new elements, creating thought-provoking narratives and driving conversations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and designers to push boundaries and challenge traditional art forms by incorporating unconventional elements. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity for marketers and advertisers to leverage unconventional visuals to capture attention, create lasting impressions, and generate new perspectives. - **Entertainment and Media:** An opportunity for writers, filmmakers, and content creators to take a fresh approach to storytelling by subverting common symbols and exploring dark, thought-provoking themes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Focused Chef Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zwilling-twinny.md) - [Child-Friendly Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-kids.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Haunting Tech Safety PSAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centre-for-child-protection.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Kids Cookware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material.md) - [Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/join-the-flip-side.md) - [Demonic Parenting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oni-kara-denwa-app.md)