Pokemon Shaming is a Big Thing on Tumblr and It's Hilarious
Alyson Wyers — July 18, 2014 — Social Media
Similar to when pet owners shame their dogs by posting pictures of them with notes explaining disobedient behavior, a trend of illustrated Pokemon shaming has exploded on Tumblr. People have been drawing their favorite Pokemon with signs of natural, but poor behaviour to hilarious effect and tagging it with the #pokeshaming hashtag.
Buzzfeed documented some of the best examples of Pokemon shaming, including both new and older Pokemon species. While some instances are remarkably self-aware (for example, Garbodor states 'I am literally garbage'), others resemble poorly trained pets. While a Lickitung licked all the stamps, an Arcanine set the mail man on fire and an Espeon uses its psychic powers to put stuff in the toilet.
Buzzfeed documented some of the best examples of Pokemon shaming, including both new and older Pokemon species. While some instances are remarkably self-aware (for example, Garbodor states 'I am literally garbage'), others resemble poorly trained pets. While a Lickitung licked all the stamps, an Arcanine set the mail man on fire and an Espeon uses its psychic powers to put stuff in the toilet.
Trend Themes
1. Illustrated Character Shaming - Creating humorous illustrations of popular characters with signs of misbehavior is a growing trend on social media, offering opportunities for creative content and fan engagement.
2. Social Media Trending - The hashtag #pokeshaming is gaining traction on platforms like Tumblr, indicating a trend of publicizing and sharing funny instances of character misbehavior, presenting opportunities for viral marketing campaigns and brand awareness.
3. Nostalgic Remakes - The trend of Pokemon shaming reflects a broader trend of nostalgic remakes and reimaginations, presenting opportunities for brands to capitalize on the popularity of beloved characters through innovative merchandise and cross-promotions.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The entertainment industry, particularly animation studios and game developers, can tap into the trend of character shaming to create engaging and relatable content for their audiences.
2. Social Media Marketing - Businesses specializing in social media marketing and digital advertising can leverage the Pokemon shaming trend to create engaging and shareable campaigns to increase brand visibility and customer engagement.
3. Merchandising and Licensing - Merchandise manufacturers and licensing companies can design and produce products featuring misbehaving characters, capitalizing on the popularity of character shaming to attract fans and collectors alike.
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