# Modern Translations of Holy Texts LOLCat Bible Translation Project Says 'Oh Hai' to Jesus By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-09 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lolcat-bible-translation-project References: [lolcatbible](http://www.lolcatbible.com/index.php?title=Main_Page) The LOLCat Bible Translation Project proves that if anything can save religion, it's LOLspeak. Pious individuals around the world may not get a rise out of this [crowdsourced masterpiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/church-loom), but I sure do. Try this passage on for size from Jeremiah 9, courtesy of the LOLCat Bible Translation Project: > dis ar teh wut teh lord almighty sez: "considr nao! Call 4 da wailin women 2 come; Send 4 da most skillful ov them.18 let them come quickly An wail ovar us Till r eyez overflow wif tears An watr streams frum r eyelidz. 19 teh sound ov wailin iz herd frum zion: How ruind we r! How great iz r shame! We must leef r land Cuz r haus r in ruins. " For more LOLCat hilarity, check out the LOLCat Bible Translation Project below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Crowdsourced Religious Translations:** Online communities are voluntarily translating holy texts, welcoming opportunities for personalized religious interpretations. - **Humorous Religious Content:** Humorous translations of holy texts are increasing in popularity, appealing to non-traditional and younger audiences. - **Digitization of Religion:** Religious texts are being transformed into digital formats, providing new platforms for engagement and accessibility. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Religious Institutions:** Religious organizations could explore opportunities to engage with younger audiences and increase interest through innovative initiatives that adapt the appeal of their traditional teachings. - **Social Media:** Digital platforms such as Facebook and Twitter can be used to generate more user-generated content and make religion more relatable to everyone. - **Game Industry:** Game developers could integrate religious teachings into their games, opening opportunities to adapt content into interactive platforms and drive more young audiences of religious texts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feline Meme Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-meme-material-download.md) - [Cat-Friendly Book Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tails-of-irresistibility.md) - [Heavenly Behavioral Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-holiest-crap-card-game.md) - [AI Scripture Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deargod.md) - [Religious Mascot Official Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luce.md) - [AI Literary Translators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni.md) - [AI Book Translation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/translate-a-book-with-ai.md) - [Text Satire Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satirifyme.md) - [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md)