# Grieving Monster Posters Teo Zirinis Created an Image Series to Depict Fictional Monster Issues By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-09-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fictional-monster References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/monster-issues-illustrations-of-legendary-monsters-stating-their-very-specific-problems/) & [handsoffmydinosaur](http://www.handsoffmydinosaur.com/post/112228794711/monster-issues-an-ongoing-project-you-can) Artist Teo Zirinis created a collection of [fictional monster posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-by-monsters-now-and-then) that display real-life grievances that these particular creatures might actually have -- if they were real. The entire collection is an ongoing project that incorporates [mythical, magical and completely fictional monsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashers-horror-house). The infamous creatures that appear in these [minimally illustrated images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan) include a dragon, the Kraken, Godzilla, a vampire and a cyclops. Each of the cartoon illustrations is accompanied by a grievance or sad quote that the monster would likely say if they were real. For example, the Loch Ness Monster's image says: "I never look good in photos" while the Godzilla images says "I hate modern architecture." The creatures might be fictional, but their well-known stories are common knowledge, which makes these images quite humorous. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fantasy Creature Personification:** Opportunity for artists to create more relatable fantasy creature designs that resonate with people. - **Humorous Grievance Art:** Opportunity for artists to create art that emotionally connects with people by highlighting everyday grievances or complaints. - **Popular Culture Satire:** Opportunity for artists to stay relevant and timely by humorously commenting on current popular culture moments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Artists and illustrators can capitalize on the trend by creating humorous illustrations of fantasy creatures with relatable human characteristics. - **Entertainment:** Producers and writers can leverage the trend by creating comedic content utilizing fantasy creatures that struggle with everyday issues. - **Advertising:** Advertisers can use the trend to create humorous ads that appeal to consumers by connecting with their everyday complaints and grievances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adorable Monster-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monsters.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Playful Character Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-collection.md) - [Commemorative Monster-Themed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-can-designs.md) - [Horror-Creature-Inspired Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-monsters-collection.md) - [Fantastical Creature-Inspired Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irnbru-xtra-legend-editions.md) - [Monster-Adorned Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-collections.md) - [Designer Toy Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-by-monsters-now-and-then.md) - [Character Art-Infused Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moynat-x-kasing.md)