# Manipulated Self-Portrait Memes The Photoshop iPhone Meme Will Make You Laugh Out Loud By Olivia123 | Published 2011-07-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photoshop-iphone-meme References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/chrismenning/self-portraits-with-objects-photoshopped-over-the) & [slacktory](http://slacktory.com/2011/07/iphone-mirror-self-portraits-photoshopped-nsfw/) The hilarious Photoshop [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-gags) meme has only just emerged, yet is highly buzzworthy already. This meme combines the notorious Myspace-esque [self-portrait](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai) with Photoshop for laughable results. Anyone can take part in this Internet game; all you need to do is find a photo of yourself or your friend which was taken in front of a mirror using a cell phone. Then, simply cover up the phone with an alternate image which is completely unrelated. The possibilities are endless, and so are the laughs. The brand new Photoshop iPhone meme will hopefully catch on, as it's honestly too fun to resist. **Implications** - Internet memes allow consumers a great form of entertainment and social interaction as they create a unifying experience that can be shared. For this reason, consumers appreciate companies who use social media and Internet games to promote their products. Companies can appeal to potential target markets by developing Internet marketing campaigns that are interactive and viral. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Photoshop Iphone Meme:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Brands can leverage this meme by creating their own interactive and viral marketing campaigns using manipulated self-portrait memes. - **Internet Memes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Companies can explore the creation of customized memes to engage with consumers and build brand awareness on social media platforms. - **Interactive Social Media Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing interactive games on social media platforms that encourage user participation can help companies connect with their target market and drive engagement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Advertising and Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Ad agencies can incorporate Photoshop iPhone memes into their campaigns to create interactive and shareable content for their clients. - **Social Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Social media platforms can enhance their features to support the creation and sharing of customized memes, enabling greater user engagement. - **Digital Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Digital entertainment companies can develop platforms or apps dedicated to creating and sharing memes, tapping into the popularity of this form of entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lighthearted Meme Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meme-app.md) - [Meme Creation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memingo.md) - [Personalized AI Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojifyer-ai.md) - [AI Selfie Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-my-selfie.md) - [Imaginative Photo-Editing AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youniverse.md) - [Fake Message Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-gags.md) - [Meme-Based Dating Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schmooze.md) - [AI Meme Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pictomeme.md) - [AI-Aided Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/befake-ai-social-network.md)