# Terrifying Tributes Michael Jackson Baby at the Marianne Boesky Gallery's John Waters Show By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-11-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jackson-baby References: [craftastrophe.net](http://craftastrophe.net/2009/11/well-this-is-the-creepiest-fecking-thing-i-think-ive-ever-seen-2/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/dietrich/147862417/in/photostream/) There's a message here somewhere, and it is probably artistic. Unfortunately, the [creepiness factor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-bello-and-beetlejuice) of the Michael Jackson baby kind of detracts from whatever artistic message it's designed to have. It's strange because the face of Micheal Jackson is that of an adult, but this body is that of a toddler. He wears a [pink button-up onesie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beau-mccall) that certainly doesn't add a cuteness factor. It is highly probable that no parent would ever let their child play with this wildly imaginative and [slightly inappropriate doll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-real-baby). **Implications** - The Michael Jackson baby was at the John Waters Show at the Marianne Boesky Gallery. Terrifying, creepy, scary, disturbing…these are all words that only tap the surface of the ridiculousness that is this Michael Jackson baby. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Disturbing Art:** Opportunity for artists to explore unsettling and thought-provoking themes in their artwork. - **Controversial Collectibles:** Collecting taboo or unsettling objects may become a trend among some collectors. - **Shock Value Marketing:** Businesses may explore using unsettling or disturbing imagery to captivate audiences and generate buzz. ### Where This Applies - **Art Galleries:** Galleries may see an increase in interest and sales of disturbing or controversial art pieces. - **Collectibles:** Some collectors may seek out taboo or unsettling objects as part of their collection. - **Marketing:** Businesses in industries such as entertainment or fashion may explore using shocking imagery to generate buzz and attention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Collaborative Designer Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition.md) - [Collectible Art Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gufram-x-luna-luna.md) - [Creepy Severed Hand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing.md) - [Appointment-Basis Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-more-tears-im-lovin-it.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Collectible Streetwear Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-milo-2.md)