# Political Pop Statement Posters Mysterious Obama Joker Posters Popping Up Across the US By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-08-03 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obama-joker-posters References: [examiner](http://www.examiner.com/x-14650-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Obama-Joker-poster-causes-confusion-and-anger) & [bumpshack](http://bumpshack.com/2009/08/03/barack-obama-joker-poster-photos/) Barack Obama Joker posters (Joker = Heath Ledger’s character in the Dark Knight) have been sprouting up across the US in what seems to be a [small movement of people](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-protests) that are upset with President Obama. The posters are a [Barack Obama rendition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him) of the Joker with the the caption “SOCIALIST” underneath. No one is sure who is behind this statement, but it is assumed it has something to do with the proposed universal healthcare system. The Obama Joker posters have been spotted in LA and in Atlanta. You can’t win them all. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Political Protest Art:** Creating political statement art or memes may provide a platform for people's dissenting voices and a window into their frustrations. - **Digital Memes:** Consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. - **Untraceable, Underground Networks:** Distributed networks of anonymous individuals may emerge as people's disenchantment with mainstream media and politics increase. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** These protests may put a new spotlight on political posters and alternative, street art and graffiti. - **Social Media and Digital Activism:** People will use this trend as an opportunity to share their beliefs and inspire others to join their cause through social media and other digital outlets. - **Political and Social Commentary:** Individuals may be willing to spark controversy or push boundaries in the name of voicing their opinions, leading to potential disruption in traditional political and social commentary industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee.md) - [Film-Inspired Condiment Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-smiles.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Eclipse Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-eclipse-poster.md) - [Presidential Note Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-biden.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Superhero Snack Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-ghost-chilli-chicken-wings.md) - [Art-Promoting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards.md)