# Incarcerated Game Characters Mario and Luigi are Up to No Good in Bob Dob's Rough Night Out By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-and-luigi References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/art/archives/013811.php) & [bobdob](http://www.bobdob.com/) Sketch artist and painter Bob Dob created these mug shot illustrations of famed [video game characters Mario and Luigi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-happy-meal-toys). In his series titled ‘Rough Night Out,’ Bob Dob features Mario and Luigi after a somewhat serious scuffle. What remains unknown is the cause of the injuries. Did Mario and Luigi turn on each other? Or was it one of those [scary flying turtles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piranha-plant-camera) that did the damage? Either way, it’s obvious that the [infamous duo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-5) came out as the victors, even if they may face jail time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gaming Characters Reimagined:** Idea generation for designers to create unique and unconventional iterations of popular video game characters. - **Crossover Art:** Opportunity for artists to create mashup illustrations and paintings of well-known characters from different franchises. - **Character Backstories:** Exploration of character development and narratives beyond the original stories in video games. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** New opportunities to explore the intersection of visual art and video game culture. - **Gaming:** Opportunities to extend the life and appeal of beloved video game franchises through alternate versions and fan content. - **Entertainment:** New avenues for artists and creators to engage fans, draw attention, and create buzz around established franchises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Game-Inspired Soap Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gameinspired-soap-collection.md) - [Insulated Video Game Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-tumbler-book.md) - [Video Game Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-x-baskinrobbins.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-infused-hot-sauces.md) - [Iconic Sidescroller Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-bros-wonder.md) - [Video Game Travel Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-super-mario-travel-items.md) - [Co-Branded Nintendo Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-cookies.md)