# Celebrity Narrated Audiobooks John Thompson Parodies 50 Shades of Grey By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-09-08 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifty-shades-of-grey References: [buzzpatrol](http://www.buzzpatrol.com/50-shades-of-grey-audiobook-with-morgan-freeman/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5rUqNP40wY&feature=youtu.be) The recent buzz about the sensual collection of novels and upcoming movie Fifty Shades of Grey has created quite the uproar, making the novel a huge target for parodies. Josh Robert Thompson, who is known for his [celebrity impressions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-tales-narrated-with-your-voice), catapults the read by candlelight novel into another dimension by adding his famous impression of Morgan Freeman to the words on the page. Addicting and laugh-out-loud comical, Thompson's impersonation of the actor is spot on. All the little nuances of Freeman's speech are expertly enacted as Thompson reads aloud a snippet from the pages of Fifty Shades of Grey, adding his own ramblings every now and then. Using Freeman's age as a stimulant, the audio clip compares the past and the present, having Freeman share unkempt little anecdotes about himself that get cut off before they become too graphic. What starts out as just your basic parody of a [well-known novel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smitten-stories) becomes a hilarious ride complete with Freemanesque speech drawls, and questioning that can't help but induce laughter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Celebrity Parodies:** There is a growing trend of celebrities lending their voices to narrate audiobooks, providing a unique and entertaining twist for listeners. - **Humorous Audiobook Narration:** The demand for funny and comedic narrations of books is on the rise, offering an alternative and enjoyable experience for readers. - **Interactive Audiobook Experiences:** Incorporating different voices and character impersonations into audiobooks creates a more engaging and immersive experience for the audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Publishing:** Publishers can explore collaborating with celebrities to narrate audiobooks, attracting a wider audience and breathing new life into classic novels. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can tap into the trend of celebrity narrated audiobooks to create unique and engaging content, expanding their offerings beyond traditional mediums. - **Comedy:** Comedians and comedy platforms can leverage the popularity of humorous audiobook narrations to create original content that combines storytelling with comedy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summertime Sandwich Brand Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-blade-and-the-brine.md) - [Automated Audiobook Voice Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audible-3.md) - [Limited-Edition Erotica Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-stories.md) - [AI-Powered Audiobook Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authorvoices-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Actor Reading Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevenlabs-iconic-voices.md) - [AI Audiobook Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynarratorai.md) - [AI-Narrated Audiobook Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-3.md) - [AI-Narrated News Articles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/text-to-speech-feature.md) - [Music-Inspired Audiobook Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/read-like-you-listen.md)