# Mopey Reality TV Stars The Karin Bubas 'Hills' Art Features Some Sad Blonde Celebrities By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-06-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karin-bubas-hills-art References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/whitneyjefferson/the-hills-as-art) & [karinbubas](http://www.karinbubas.ca/) The Karin Bubas 'Hills' art features the female stars of the show 'the Hills' in their classic drama-fest meltdowns. With Lauren Conrad's single black mascara tear running down her face, the artist managed to sketch some dead-on [portraits of the reality TV show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) princesses. Though the show was cancelled a few years back, it has made quite the impact on American pop culture -- spurring on several [spin-offs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katseye-and-monster-high) that were, likewise, cancelled. Lauren Conrad, now an author and fashionhouse personality, had the good sense to get out while the getting out was good. The Karin Bubas Hills art is a nice treat, however, for all The Hills fans who reminisce on when LC and Heidi were friends. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reality TV Meltdowns:** There is an opportunity to create art or content that showcases the vulnerable moments of reality TV stars, which could resonate with viewers who are craving more authenticity in their entertainment. - **Pop Culture Nostalgia:** Creating nostalgic content, such as artwork or merchandise, that nods to influential TV shows of the past can be a lucrative market for businesses as consumers often have a strong emotional connection to these shows and want to relive these moments. - **Cult Favorite Shows:** Investing in creating content or merchandise for cult favorite TV shows with passionate fan bases, like The Hills, can create a dedicated following and become a profitable niche market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Artists and galleries can capitalize on the opportunity to create and sell artwork that showcases the emotional and vulnerable side of celebrity culture. - **Entertainment:** Developing new TV shows or streaming content that resonates with the desire for authenticity and nostalgia in entertainment could disrupt the current landscape and attract a dedicated audience. - **E-commerce:** Creating merchandise or memorabilia for cult favorite TV shows such as The Hills can create a profitable niche market within the e-commerce industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburbaninspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Faux Reality Drama Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primer-donnas.md) - [Reality TV Cosmetic Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/it-cosmetics-keep-it-real-campaign.md) - [Reality TV Show Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumbgood.md) - [Spoof Cosmetics Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americas-next-top-primer.md) - [Reality TV-Themed Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-slc-scoop.md) - [Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotten-fantasy.md) - [TV-Star Supported Bridal Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelsey-anderson.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md)