# Launching Lady Photography Lilly McElroy's 'I Throw Myself At Men' Series is Self-Deprecating By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-throw-myself-at-men References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/the-woman-who-literally-throws-herself-at-men) & [lillymcelroy](http://lillymcelroy.com/home.html) The 'I Throw Myself At Men' [photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) takes an otherwise sad situation and turns it into a hilarious project that is too entertaining to ignore. It follows photographer Lilly McElroy as she literally throws herself at strangers and captures the pure surprise and confusion they experience during this moment of awkward human contact. The Arizona native began the I Throw Myself At Men photo project by arranging [blind dates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-date-bears) with men through Craigslist. From there, she started to work the bar circuit, asking men if they would partake in her experiment and enticing them with a beer afterwards. As a [social experiment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worldsworstwebsitelol), it is interesting to see how the men and onlookers reacted to the I Throw Myself At Men project while in progress. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Photography:** Creating interactive photography experiences by engaging with subjects in a unique way. - **Experiential Art:** Focusing on art as an experience, not just a visual product or concept. - **Social Commentary Art:** Using art to challenge and comment upon social norms and expectations. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Experimenting with unique and unconventional photography methods and styles. - **Art:** Creating immersive and interactive art installations and experiences for viewing audiences. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Utilizing disruptive and unconventional marketing strategies to engage with audiences and generate buzz. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Playful Dating Experiment Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swipe-right-for-mayo.md) - [Playful Gen-Z Dating Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crush-feelings.md) - [Branded Dating Experiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/care-profiles.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Professional-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-matchmaker.md) - [Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-campaign.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md)