If you're bored at work, you could do what the creator of the Pokemon X Nic Cage Tumblr blog did and start putting Nicolas Cage faces on things.
It's true, the Pokemon X Nic Cage blog was started because its creator was "bored at work." The creator (who wisely doesn't name himself considering these creations happen at work) pastes hilarious Nicolas Cage faces onto every single one of the original 151 Pokemon. This is a true example of that 'gotta catch 'em all' spirit that the Pokemon franchise is known for.
My humble suggestion when the Tumblr runs out of Pokemon to put Nicolas Cage faces onto: maybe he can start super imposing Pokemon on real pictures of Nic Cage. It couldn't be any more embarrassing to Cage's career than any of the movies he's made in the last decade or so.
What's Driving This Trend
- Memeification of Characters
- An opportunity exists for brands to create viral memes of their characters for social media marketing purposes.
- User-generated Content
- Brands can leverage user-generated content for promotional purposes, creating a more engaged community.
- Mashup Culture
- Industries can create new and innovative products or services by blending different cultural icons together.
Who This Affects Most
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry can utilize viral content to promote upcoming movies, TV shows and more.
- Advertising
- Advertising agencies can create campaigns that involve user-generated content to create more relatable and shareable ads.
- Fashion
- Fashion brands can collaborate with artists and designers to create mashup collections that incorporate popular culture references.
