# Creepy Sesame Street Characters A Humanlike Bert Character by Nacho Diaz Changes your Childhood By Summer Luu | Published 2011-04-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nacho-diaz References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/creepy-real-life-version-of-bert-of-sesame-street/) & [theeffectslab](http://www.theeffectslab.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=116223#116223) Don't be scared, but the real-life version of this famous character from Sesame Street by Nacho Diaz is a bit creepy. Depicting Bert from the Ernie and Bert duo of Sesame Street, Diaz made a [silicone piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisherprice-little-people-x-andre-saraiva) of the star in a realistic lifelike model. If this is what Bert would look like in real life, then I would rather watch him as a [cartoon Muppet character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-mills-x-jim-henson-company). I'm not sure why the work has been titled 'I Miss You,' because I would not be missing this eerie makeover of Bert. Either way, the art piece is pretty good at depicting the character's features--from the hair all the way to the shirt, it's almost surreal how this Bert model looks so humanlike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Realistic Character Models:** Creating lifelike versions of fictional characters is a growing trend that offers opportunities for immersive experiences and marketing campaigns. - **Creepy Makeovers:** Giving traditionally friendly characters a creepy makeover is a trend that appeals to those seeking unconventional and edgy art pieces. - **Nostalgia in Art:** Artwork that evokes nostalgia for beloved childhood characters like Bert from Sesame Street is a trend that resonates with both art collectors and fans of the original content. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage realistic character models to create interactive experiences, such as virtual reality games or augmented reality apps. - **Art:** The art industry can capitalize on the trend of creepy makeovers by showcasing and selling these unique and unconventional pieces to collectors and enthusiasts. - **Marketing:** Marketing professionals can tap into the nostalgia trend by using familiar characters from popular media in their campaigns to evoke positive emotions and build brand recognition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spooky Life-Size Animatronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-character.md) - [Playful Puppet Baby Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-preferred.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-sesame-street.md) - [Personalized Puppet Video Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashup-video-ecard.md) - [Fuzzy Cereal Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-mills-x-jim-henson-company.md) - [Kid-Friendly Cartoon Bedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklinen-1.md) - [Creepy Severed Hand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing.md)