# Non-Voters as Muzzled Murderers Celebrities Encouraging Youth Vote By Cowbag | Published 2008-10-03 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-alba-as-hannibal-lector-shocking-poster-getting-young-americans-to References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1066410/Well-hello-Clarice-Jessica-Alba-dons-Hannibal-Lecter-mask-urges-Americans-vote.html) Jessica Alba has shunned her sexy film persona to pose bare-faced and tearful in a Hannibal Lecter-style mask. The advertisement is to urge young Americans to [register to vote](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toke-the-vote) or face being ‘silenced.’ Hence the ‘Silence of the Lambs’ theme. The tagline reads: “Only you can silence yourself. Make them hear you. Register to vote now.” This advertisement comes just one month after Jessica Alba’s previous ad for the Declare Yourself campaign, in which she appeared [naked, bound and gagged](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) in black duct tape, bondage-style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Publicity Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/publicitystunts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Youth Voter Engagement:** Creating engaging and relatable campaigns that motivate young Americans to register and vote. - **Celebrity Advocacy:** Utilizing the influence of celebrities to raise awareness and encourage civic participation. - **Visual Storytelling:** Using powerful and provocative images to capture attention and convey the importance of voting. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Advertising:** Innovating new advertising strategies that effectively reach and engage young voters. - **Political Campaigns:** Incorporating celebrities into political campaigns to attract attention and expand their reach. - **Media and Entertainment:** Creating compelling and impactful content that drives conversations around civic engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inclusive Voting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apathy-is-boring.md) - [Boomer-Focused Voter Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groom-a-boomer.md) - [British Beer Voting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brixton-brewery-yes-we-cans-campaign.md) - [Pop Culture Presidency Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brat.md) - [Gen Z Voter Engagement Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-american-youth-election-campaign.md) - [Anti-Gender Violence Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigender-violence-campaign.md) - [Voter Activation Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churn-out-the-vote.md) - [Dating App-Backed Election Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voting-initiative.md) - [Voting-Encouraging Ice Cream Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-promotions.md)