Irony and sarcasm are the main attraction of the 'Hipster Parks and Rec' Tumblr, which sets quotes from the NBC show 'Parks and Recreation' atop typical hipster art. The concept is borrowed from popular photoblogs that use inspirational phrases against faded photography, which have become a huge phenomenon on Tumblr and other online communities.
My favorite quote from the Amy Poehler-led show to receive the hipster treatment reads, "Derek is gay but he's straight for me but he's gay for Ben and Ben's really gay for Derek and I hate Ben. It's not really that complicated." While some are character-specific, others are much more general and can be appreciated by people who have never even seen the show.
The 'Hipster Parks and Rec' Tumblr is definitely one of my photoblogs at the moment. The blog is updated daily, as the list of hilarious quotes builds with every memorable episode of the hit series.
What's Driving This Trend
- Hipster Photoblogs
- The popularity of this type of photoblog presents an opportunity for artists and designers to create new and unique ironic imagery.
- Ironic Art Mashups
- Using quotes from popular media in juxtaposition with contrasting visuals presents opportunities for disruptively innovative artistic expression.
- Sardonic Humor in Digital Art
- The use of irony and sarcasm in digital art and design can be a disruptive tool to create new and unique visual experiences.
Who This Affects Most
- Social Media
- The popularity of Tumblr as a platform for ironic photoblogs and memes can create opportunities for social media marketing and content creation.
- Digital Art and Design
- The use of ironic and sardonic humor in digital art and design can create opportunities for disruptively innovative artistic expression, particularly in the pop-culture art space.
- Print and Merchandising
- The popularity of hipster photoblogs and ironic art mashups can create opportunities for new print and merchandising products that appeal to niche audiences and pop-culture enthusiasts.
