# Undignified Deity Drawings These ‘Jesus is a Jerk' Sketches Speak Heathen Humor By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-11-24 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jesus-is-a-jerk-sketches References: [knowyourmeme](http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/jesus-is-a-jerk) & [iwasfdup](http://www.iwasfdup.com/jesus-is-a-jerk/) Besides being wildly inappropriate, these ‘Jesus is a Jerk’ sketches are heretically hilarious. The verbal defacing of [Christian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-collective) cartoons has been a long-running joke for many, and it’s no shock that these crucified caricatures bear a competitive capacity to their wholesome counterparts. Artists like Larry Van Pelt have been [illustrating the son of God](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity) for some time, but his original sketches read “always with you.” Take a gander through these [iniquitous images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-beer) of Christ—commonly referred to as the ‘Jesus is a Jerk’ genre—and you may experience a sinful snicker. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sacrilegious Art:** There is an opportunity to disrupt traditional religious art with irreverent and humorous depictions of religious figures. - **Subversive Humor:** Creating parodies and mocking traditional iconography can provide a new type of entertainment for those who appreciate dark humor. - **Controversial Advertising:** Brands can grab attention and generate buzz by using provocative and polarizing art in their advertising campaigns. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Artists can expand their portfolios and capture a new audience by creating edgy artwork that challenges traditional religious themes. - **Entertainment:** The rise of subversive humor can provide new content for comedians, filmmakers, and satirists seeking to create boundary-pushing comedy. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Brands that are willing to take risks and embrace controversy can create buzz and generate attention by using provocative art in their advertising campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Comedic NFT Artwork Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mic-drop-collection.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Comedic Christmas Parodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinfell-ad.md) - [Satirical Girl Scout Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-scout-cookies.md) - [Religious Mascot Official Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luce.md) - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md)