# Monster Strollers The Frightening (but Fun) World of Elmer Preslee By Cowbag | Published 2009-06-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-strollers-monsterous-world-of-elmer-preslee References: [cakeheadlovesevil](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2009/06/20/monster-stroller/) & [elmerpresslee](http://www.elmerpresslee.com/about.html) The world of Elmer Preslee is like living among the monsters you dreamed of as a child. Cartoonish, over-exaggerated features and lots and lots of eyeballs seem to be the order of the day when visiting this artist's website. Children interacting with this work, such as the [monster stroller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-bello-and-beetlejuice) or [eyeball costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx), seem totally unfazed by these monsters, and I love his work all the more because of it. **Implications** - Gruesome monsters continue to rise in popularity among children due to movies such as [Monsters Inc](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-collection). Products that incorporate unflattering creatures are viewed as humorous and eye-catching not only by children, but by the adults who will be making the purchases. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gruesome Monsters:** Opportunity to create products and experiences incorporating humorous and eye-catching creatures that appeal to both children and adults. ### Where This Applies - **Children's Products:** Innovative designs for products such as monster strollers and eyeball costumes that cater to the rising popularity of gruesome monsters among children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adorable Monster-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monsters.md) - [Playful Character Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-collection.md) - [Plush Monster Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu.md) - [Imaginative Soft Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blabla.md) - [Playful Puppet Baby Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-preferred.md) - [Interactive Monster Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashers-horror-house.md) - [Scary Footwear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-monsters-inc.md) - [Designer Toy Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-by-monsters-now-and-then.md) - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md)