# Comically Quirky Napkin Art (UPDATE) John Matta's Napkins Feature Quips About Modern Life By | Published 2013-07-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-matta References: [lostateminor](http://www.lostateminor.com/2013/07/05/matta-napkin-witty-napkin-comic-art/) & [mattainc.blogspot.sg](http://mattainc.blogspot.sg/2013_07_01_archive.html) Illustrator John Matta has just posted some of his hilarious [napkin doodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series), which until recently had remained private. Each of his napkin artworks displays a little cartoon with a tongue-in-cheek (and often pun-filled) approach to contemporary life. One of the funniest of Matta's creations features a serial killer that looks uncannily like Jason from the Friday the 13th franchise, holding his infamous machete. Matta's caption reads: "Serial killer advice #14: When choosing a murder weapon, make sure it doesn't have a bell on the end." Another cartoon shows a guy looking pretty pensive, while thinking, "The voices in my head just got a dog. Now how are they going to go away on the weekends?" These comical and quirky approaches to [pop culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) and everyday life prove that art can have a humorous side. Hopefully John Matta will continue to create his napkin cartoons, tackling everyone from literary figures to [fictional serial killers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-beer). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Quirky Art:** There is a growing trend of artists creating humorous and quirky artworks that provide a fresh perspective on contemporary life. - **Humorous Illustration:** Humorous illustrations, like John Matta's napkin doodles, are gaining popularity as a way to engage and entertain audiences. - **Pop Culture Satire:** Artists, such as John Matta, are using satire and wit to comment on and satirize aspects of pop culture and everyday life. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can capitalize on the trend of quirky art and humorous illustrations to attract a wider audience and create unique products. - **Publishing and Media:** Publishing companies and media outlets can explore partnerships with artists like John Matta to create humorous and satirical content that resonates with their audience. - **Entertainment and Gaming:** The entertainment and gaming industry can leverage pop culture satire and humorous illustrations to create engaging and unconventional experiences for their audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art Doodle-Collaborative Napkins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tissue-box-collection.md) - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Conversation Starting Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinner-table-conversation-starter-napkins.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md) - [Unexpectedly-Amusing Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-misfortune-cookies.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md)