# Peculiar Political Portraits Hola Cocoa's ‘God Bless You' Designs Show Famous Fa By Emily Evans | Published 2011-07-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hola-cocoa-s-god-bless-you References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/God-Bless-You/209819) & [holacocoa](http://www.holacocoa.com/) There is a constant fascination with politics and celebrity culture, and with such, [Hola Cocoa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-da-de-muertos)’s ‘God Bless You’ illustrations are sure to make a statement. These [quirky illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccerthemed-illustrations) depict famous faces as religious leaders. While George Bush and Barack Obama may in fact be leaders, they may not necessarily be leaders of a religious kind. Hola Cocoa’s ‘God Bless You’ illustrations not only show political leaders, but countless celebrities too; who knew Paris Hilton and Madonna could look so natural dressed in religious get ups? Mind you this may not be Madonna’s first time making a religious "statement." **Implications** - Through the incorporation of familiar faces—be it through [celebrity references](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1) or political leader spoof—artists and businesses alike can further increase their chances of media attention and consumer fascination. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Political Celebrity Culture:** Artists and businesses can leverage the fascination with politics and celebrity culture by incorporating familiar faces into their designs and products. - **Religious-themed Illustrations:** There is an opportunity for artists and businesses to create disruptive and attention-grabbing illustrations that depict famous faces as religious leaders. - **Media Attention and Consumer Fascination:** By incorporating familiar faces into their creations, artists and businesses can increase their chances of gaining media attention and captivating consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Incorporating political and celebrity references into artwork can disrupt the traditional art industry and attract a broader audience. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Incorporating familiar faces in advertisements can capture consumer attention and generate buzz for products or services. - **Entertainment and Media:** Creating religious-themed illustrations featuring famous faces can offer disruptive content and generate interest in the entertainment and media industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Religious Mascot Official Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luce.md) - [Satirical Political Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thoughts-prayers-toilet-paper.md) - [Satirical Popsicle Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-the-rich-popsicles.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Artist-Inspired Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beatrice-wood.md) - [Pop Culture Candy Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/album-art-packaging.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Satirical Girl Scout Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-scout-cookies.md) - [Viral Political Campaign Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harris-walz.md)