# Unhumorous Comedian Portraits The Dave Brown Tough Crowd Series Depicts Serious-Faced Performers By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-12-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dave-brown-tough-crowd References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/dave-brown-tough-crowd) & [afrikids.org](http://www.afrikids.org/tough-crowd-prints) Comedians are known for their goofy smiles and hilarious jokes, a perspective which completely changes in the Dave Brown Tough Crowd [photography series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1). Capturing [famous comedians](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comedy-bit) when they are off-duty, Dave Brown shows that there is a darker, tougher side to the world of comedy. Featuring funny guys such as Adam Buxton, Dolly Wells, Kevin Eldon and Richard Ayoade, the photos are shot in a serious background devoid of anything mirthful, showing us a different side to these performers. A [brick wall, dark lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper), a trash dump as well as solemn faces are some of the aspects that set these photos apart from the normal imagery associated with comedians. The Dave Brown Tough Crowd series shows that the comedian's life is not all fun and games. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Serious-faced Comedian Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture and showcase a different side of comedians, highlighting their seriousness and complexity. - **Shift in Comedian Image:** Opportunity for comedians to rebrand themselves and explore a more serious and nuanced side of their persona, attracting a different audience. - **Exploration of Comedic Dualities:** Opportunity to explore the contrast between humor and seriousness, creating innovative and thought-provoking comedic content. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Photographers can specialize in capturing serious-faced portraits of comedians, providing a unique and alternative perspective on the profession. - **Entertainment:** Comedians and entertainment companies can leverage the shift in comedian image to develop new shows, movies, or performances that challenge traditional comedic expectations. - **Marketing and Branding:** Brands can collaborate with comedians who have adopted a dualistic approach to their comedy, creating ad campaigns or content that appeals to a wider audience through simultaneous humor and seriousness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comprehensive Humor-Based Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humor-based-toolkits.md) - [Culinary Comedian Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodheim-a-culinary-adventure.md) - [AI Humor Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-me-ai.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Sweat-Themed Comedy Specials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-comedy-special.md) - [Comedic NFT Artwork Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mic-drop-collection.md) - [Centralized Comedy Event Listings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comedy-bit.md) - [Comedian-Backed Razor Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-easyrinse-razor.md) - [Humorous Parenting Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-pray-cry.md)