# Superimposed Politicians Viral Sarah Palin Cartoons By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-09-15 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palin-loved-by-cartoonists-viral-art-jams-in-boxes References: [lasvegassun](http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/sep/15/oj-simpson-robberykidnapping-trial-begins-today/) & [cartoonstock](http://cartoonstock.com) Sarah Palin stormed from the North slope of Alaska like Hurricane Gustav, Hurricane Hannah, and Hurricane Ike stormed the southern U.S. Sarah Palin is a force that has injected new life into politics, especially [Republican](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusemints-election-collection) politics as these cartoons illustrate. Sarah Palin’s eyeglasses, her shoes, her guns and her moose-dressing were all part of the Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton parody that lead Saturday Night Live to the biggest season opener in 7 years. While media pundits try to track down Sarah Palin’s politics, the public just wants to know about her personal life. From oil-worker husband, Todd Palin, to teen-pregnant, Bristol Palin, to Downs Syndrome baby Trigg. We want to know more about the Hockey Mom with lipstick. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Politician Parody:** The popularity of political parodies, such as those featuring Sarah Palin, offer an opportunity to create disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry. - **Interest in Personal Lives of Public Figures:** The public's fascination with the personal lives of public figures creates an opportunity for innovation in media and journalism. - **Rising Star Power:** The emergence of Sarah Palin as a political star suggests a trend towards outsider candidates and a potential opportunity to disrupt traditional party politics. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** The large audience for political parodies suggests room for innovation in entertainment media. - **Media:** The public's interest in personal details of public figures creates a market for disruptive innovation in media. - **Politics:** Sarah Palin's emergence presents an opportunity to disrupt traditional party politics and indicates a trend towards outsider candidates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Political Podcast Appearances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kamala-harris-call-her-daddy.md) - [Pop Culture Presidency Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brat.md) - [Sketch Comedy Retail Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-lady.md) - [Political Campaign Game Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freedom-town.md) - [Animated Pop Revival Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-pups.md) - [Expansive Electoral Candy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/election-collection.md) - [Political Podcast Milestones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-rogan-hosted-former-president-trump.md) - [Blockbuster Shopping Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-friday-ad.md) - [Iconic Sports Drink Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gatorade-canada.md)