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Macabre Bowling Balls

Oliver Paass' Oddball Tenpin Tools Will Make You Lose Your Head

— August 7, 2011 — Lifestyle
Oliver Paass has created a ghastly set of bowling balls for an ad campaign that will have you running for the hills. There are so many great horror films in existence that feature a headless victim, and these gory severed heads are great for providing a good scare. The balls were designed by the famous spray gun artist Oliver Paass and were created by the Jung Von Matte advertising agency for a German horror TV channel.

Paass paints the balls in a painstakingly long process that involves spraying the balls in a 360-degree layout to capture every last detail. The special-edition balls were swapped for regular balls in German bowling alleys in an effort to advertise the German horror channel and to shock some fear into the local bowlers.
Trend Themes
1. Macabre Bowling Balls - Creating gory severed head bowling balls as a unique and attention-grabbing marketing tool for horror-themed events and experiences.
2. Spray Gun Art - Utilizing spray gun art and meticulous painting techniques to create highly detailed and customized products for advertising or artistic purposes.
3. Guerilla Marketing - Implementing unconventional advertising tactics like replacing regular bowling balls with macabre ones to generate buzz and create memorable experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising - Innovative advertising agencies can explore the use of unique and eye-catching props, like macabre bowling balls, to create captivating campaigns that leave a lasting impact on consumers.
2. Art and Design - Artists and designers can leverage spray gun art techniques to create intricate and personalized products, such as customized bowling balls, for both artistic and commercial purposes.
3. Entertainment and Events - Event organizers and entertainment companies can incorporate macabre bowling balls and other unconventional props into horror-themed events to enhance the overall immersive and memorable experience for attendees.
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