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# Ironic Social Media Graphics
The Facebook Icon Series Mocks the Like Button

By Carly Foy | Published 2011-05-02 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-icons
References: [colorzine.net](http://www.colorzine.net/facebook-icons-by-leonard-savage/) & [leonardsavage](http://leonardsavage.com/2011/01/27/facebook-icons/)

The [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-with-ai) Icons series from Leonard Savage is a unique play on the [Facebook Like button](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinko) and its thumbs-up graphic. The series features five different [hand gestures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spokeshand) accompanied by a corresponding comment that spins the "Like this" into various forms.

From the traditional two-fingered rock 'n' roll sign with the caption of "Rock This" to a complete palm up to symbolize "Stop This," Leonard Savage has created a unique series that would definitely appeal to the Facebook population.

Savage also puts a humorous play, with a finger and a green speck (which one could assume is a green booger) and the caption "Pick This." According to Leonard Savage's site, the concept for the Facebook Icons came "from some ironic meeting notes."

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.7/10
- Popularity: 94% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Ironic Social Media Graphics:** The trend of using irony and humor in social media graphics can provide opportunities for companies to connect with younger audiences.
- **Alternative Communication Methods:** The use of alternative hand gestures to convey emotions can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of communication technology.
- **Social Media Satire:** Satirical social media designs offer a unique opportunity for artists and designers to push creative boundaries and make a statement in today's digital landscape.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising professionals can leverage the trend of ironic social media graphics to create attention-grabbing campaigns.
- **Gaming:** Alternative hand gestures used in the Facebook Icons series could be implemented in gaming technology for more immersive and responsive gameplay experiences.
- **Art and Design:** Satirical social media designs offer artists and designers an opportunity to create thought-provoking works that resonate with younger audiences.

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