Most Harry Potter fans are surely familiar with Albus Dumbledore as the benevolent and ever-wise professor, but these hilarious Harry Potter cartoons might have you rethinking how you see the beloved Hogwarts headmaster. Posted on tumblr by floccinaucinihilipilification, the magical series take well-known scenes and characters from the Harry Potter books and movies and puts a funny, Dumbledore-centric take on them that questions the wisdom of the venerable wizard.
For example, many of the Harry Potter cartoons poke fun at his inability to ring a doorbell when he dropped Harry off as a baby on his aunt and uncle's doorstep. They also suggest Harry's lightening bold scar was the result of being actually dropped, and not a consequence of the failed killing curse, as Avada Kedavra isn't supposed to leave physical markings.
What's Driving This Trend
- Wizard Humor
- Opportunity for humor and satire in Harry Potter fan art that reimagines beloved characters and storylines in a new, comedic light.
- Character Subversion
- Opportunity to subvert traditional narratives and subvert audience expectations by depicting familiar characters in unexpected ways.
- Meme-ification
- Opportunity for fan art to become viral internet memes and take on a life of their own beyond the original Harry Potter fandom.
Who This Affects Most
- Entertainment
- Harry Potter fan art and memes could be turned into web series, TV shows, or movies for a wider audience to enjoy.
- Merchandising
- Opportunity for merchandise that plays off the humorous and satirical aspects of fan art to appeal to a broader demographic.
- Social Media
- Opportunity for social media marketing campaigns that feature Harry Potter fan art and memes, riding on the popularity of the franchise.
