Mad Men's latest season may be over, but the 'Mad Men With Things Drawn On Them' Tumblr is keeping the spirit of Don Draper alive. This hilarious blog works on a very simple concept. The two blog users, Bryony and Kevin, simply take screenshots from episodes of Mad Men and add their own satirical caption by writing directly onto the photo itself. The blog is full of inside jokes for fans of the show, but also relates to those who haven't seen a single episode, based solely on the blog's general wit.
Throughout the blog, the most hatable characteristics of each of Mad Men's central characters are mocked to great comedic effect. Pete Campbell's short temper, Peggy's go-getter attitude and Don Draper's overwrought flashbacks to his dysfunctional childhood have all been tackled by Mad Men With Things Drawn On Them, giving the serious, understated drama prevalent in Mad Men a comedic edge. This unique blog proves that sometimes, a little bit of comedy can go a very long way.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Satirical TV Show Blogs
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating satirical blogs for other popular TV shows to engage fans and bring a comedic twist to the content.
- Adding Satirical Captions to TV Show Screenshots
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing an app that allows users to easily add comedic captions to screenshots from their favorite TV shows.
- Combining Comedy and TV Show Fan Culture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launching a platform that brings together comedy and TV show fan communities through the creation and sharing of satirical content.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Entertainment
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating satire and comedy into traditional television programming to engage viewers and provide a fresh and entertaining experience.
- Technology
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced image editing tools and software that make it easier for users to add captions and drawings directly onto screenshots or images.
- Social Media
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating social media platforms or features that specifically cater to the sharing and discovery of satirical TV show content, allowing fans to connect and interact in new and humorous ways.
