# Crucifix Superheroes The Munkapeni 'Personal Jesus' Sculptures Turn the Lord into Batman By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2010-03-14 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/munkapeni-personal-jesus References: [munkaspeni](http://munkaspeni.com/Personal) & [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2010/03/12/darth-vader-jesus/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) The Munkapeni 'Personal Jesus' sculptures are quite bizarre. All nailed to a cross, Munkapeni features everyone from George W. Bush and [Batman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection) to [Darth Vader](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan). While Jesus H. Christ may not have been on the 'dark side' or have a butler named Alfred, these sculptures aren't interesting because of their accuracy. Have a look at Calgarian Munkapeni's 'Personal Jesus' collection in the gallery to see [oddball art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1) at its best. **Implications** - Consumers are easily entertained and captivating by products that imitate iconic concepts or ideas. Whether these products offer humor, shock or irony to consumers, they will certainly distinguish themselves as memorable and unique. Companies that employ these tactics will portray themselves as highly approachable, a quality to which many consumers appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Iconic Concept Products:** There is a trend of consumers being easily entertained and captivated by products that imitate iconic concepts or ideas. - **Humorous and Shocking Products:** Products that offer humor, shock, or irony to consumers are gaining popularity and distinction. - **Approachable Branding:** Companies employing tactics of imitating iconic concepts will portray themselves as highly approachable. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** The art and sculpture industry can capitalize on the trend of creating products that imitate iconic concepts. - **Gifts and Novelties:** The gift and novelty industry can tap into the trend of offering humorous and shocking products to cater to consumer demands. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry has an opportunity to help companies develop highly approachable branding strategies based on imitating iconic concepts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md) - [Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx.md) - [Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-small-kitchen-appliance-design.md) - [Religious Mascot Official Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luce.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee.md) - [Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md)