# Iconic Money Interpretations The James Charles Currency Manipulations are Humor-Infused By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-05-31 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-charles-currency-manipulations References: [trendland.net](http://trendland.net/2011/05/29/currency-manipulations-by-james-charles/) & [shootinggallerysf](http://www.shootinggallerysf.com/) The James Charles [currency manipulations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/semiquincentennial) feature various and diverse celebrated [pop culture icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1) from Oompa Loompas to Jimi Hendrix to Van Gogh and Sarah Palin. Whether political, artistic, musical or film icons, the money manipulations are humoristic interpretations of the [dollar bill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroded-coin) and the careers of the icons. In addition to replacing Washington's face with the faces of these iconic figures, in place of the celebrated American slogan "In God We Trust," the bills feature slogans such as "Nice Buns" under the Princess Lea bill and "Pity the Fool" under the bill with Mr. T. Humorous, creative, and artistically accurate in drawing and design, the bills arguably feature icons more relevant in today's world than the founding fathers featured on our everyday bills! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Humor-infused Currency:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating humorous and creative currency designs featuring diverse pop culture icons. - **Iconic Figure Reinterpretations:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in reimagining and portraying well-known figures through artistic interpretations on currency. - **Alternative Slogans on Currency:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in replacing traditional slogans on currency with humoristic and contemporary alternatives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Printing and Currency Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation can be explored in printing and manufacturing processes to create currency with customized designs featuring diverse pop culture icons. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can seize the opportunity to create unique and humorous reinterpretations of iconic figures on various mediums, including currency. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Disruptive innovation can occur in marketing and advertising by using humoristic and alternative slogans on currency to appeal to a contemporary audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Satirical Popsicle Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-the-rich-popsicles.md) - [Inflation-Themed Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneylighter.md) - [History-Honoring Vibrant Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/history-of-making-change.md) - [Asian American Currency Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anna-may-wong.md) - [Collectable Singer-Honoring Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-michael-coin.md) - [Celebratory Innovation Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-1-innovation-coins.md) - [Fictional Wizard Collectible Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-collection-1.md) - [British Author-Honoring UK Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jrr-tolkien.md)