# Disney Princess Minions Jen Lewis of BuzzFeed Mashes Up Two Beloved Animated Franchises By Meghan Young | Published 2015-06-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-princess-minions References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/376824/LOL-The-Minions-Reimagined-As-Popular-Disney-Princesses/) & [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/jenlewis/hey-remember-me) The [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscuiteers-x-disney-collection) Princess Minions series will allow fans to celebrate the upcoming film for the adorable yellow beings in true meme fashion. It mashes up the two beloved franchises in a hilarious way. Essentially, the Disney Princesses including Jasmine, Ariel and [Cinderella](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule) have all their upper bodies replaced with the iconic Minion frame, expressions and all. Created by Jen Lewis of [BuzzFeed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzfeed-island), the Disney Princess Minions series is yet another example of how this fad is far from fading. Fans of Disney films are constantly entertained by these reimaginings and for good reason. They are often creatively executed, appealing to younger and older generations. Each of the Disney Princess Minions created are accompanied by the apologetic phrase, 'I'm so sorry.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Disney Princess Minions Mashup:** The mashup between Disney Princesses and Minions presents a unique opportunity for creative collaborations in the entertainment industry. - **Reimagined Pop Culture Franchises:** The trend of reimagining beloved pop culture franchises provides opportunities for innovative merchandise and cross-promotional partnerships. - **Multigenerational Appeal of Memes:** The appeal of memes that resonate with both younger and older generations opens up possibilities for meme-inspired products and marketing campaigns. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore opportunities to create mashups and collaborations that cater to fans of different franchises. - **Merchandise:** Merchandise industries can capitalize on the popularity of reimagined franchises by creating unique products that merge multiple fan bases. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising professionals can leverage the multigenerational appeal of memes to create engaging campaigns that bridge generation gaps. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Cartoon Character Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joya-studio.md) - [Cartoon Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniso-x-minions.md) - [Collaboration Cartoon Biscuit Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscuiteers-x-disney-collection.md) - [Cartoon-Branded Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hippeas-and-minions.md) - [Yellowish Cartoon-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minion-doughnuts.md) - [Princess-Themed Lip Glosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-glossy-lip.md) - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md) - [Soft-Colored Disney Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule.md) - [Band-Inspired Collectible Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funko-pop-figures.md)