Santa Claus is such a nice, jolly fellow who appeals to masses. What if you are a freak who is into nasty shiz? Would your Kris Kringle thereby be a nasty Santa Claus?
If you were at Bizarre Magazine’s Christmas Party you would have run into this colorful Santa, who has what appears to be blood on his face and a cigarette dangling from his lip. Maybe not appropriate for children, it sure is funny for the rest of us.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Alternative Santa
- There is an opportunity to create alternative versions of Santa Claus that appeal to those interested in non-traditional, edgy characters.
- Adult-only Holidays
- The trend of creating adult-only holiday parties could provide the opportunity to provide unique and edgy experiences for partygoers.
- Shock Value Entertainment
- The use of shock value entertainment, like a bloody Santa Claus, could be utilized to create memorable and buzzworthy events.
Where This Applies
- Event Planning
- Event planners could capitalize on creating unique and edgy holiday parties that cater to an adult audience.
- Entertainment
- Entertainment companies could develop unconventional characters and performers to shock and engage audiences at events.
- Marketing
- Marketers could use shock value tactics to create memorable advertisements that stand out from the typical holiday branding.
