Tumblr user mrstater has come up with a fantastic way to bring together HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ television show with Eric Carle’s ‘Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Did You See?’ Eric Carle’s children’s literature is colorful and lighthearted, while ‘Game of Thrones’ is violent, dramatic and geared toward adults, making the combination of the two an unusual mix.
The photos display some animals in the original storybook with very different lines. The lines are references to ‘Game of Thrones’ and create a hilarious addition to the artwork. Some quips include, “Lanister, Lanister, What do you hear?” “Dornish man, Dornish man, Do you relent?”. These lines are in accordance with the responses directly linked to the television program.
Fans of ‘Game of Thrones’ the novel and television show can come together with Eric Carle lovers and have a good laugh.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Medieval Literature Mashup
- Opportunity to create mashup art combining elements of seemingly unrelated genres or themes.
- Adult-themed Children's Literature
- Opportunity to explore the juxtaposition of mature content in children's literature and appeal to a niche market.
- Pop Culture References in Art
- Opportunity to incorporate references from popular TV shows or books into artwork for a humorous or unique twist.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists to create unconventional pieces that challenge traditional boundaries.
- Publishing
- Opportunity to publish books or illustrations that cater to an adult audience while maintaining the style or format of children's literature.
- Entertainment
- Opportunity to produce and market merchandise that combines elements from popular TV shows or books with other genres or themes.
