# Geeky Political Tributes Star Wars Presidential Election Posters By Cowbag | Published 2008-09-22 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/political-star-wars-presidential-star-wars-election-posters References: [ironicsans](http://www.ironicsans.com/2008/09/in_a_political_campaign_far_far_away.html) These two Star Wars election posters look like they are promotions for a presidential campaign far, far away, proving once again that the [Star Wars theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray) can be integrated with just about anything. People have been begging for the chance to buy these Obama-inspired posters from the designer, but there are a lot of copyright issues involved making it impossible thus far. **Implications** - Political satire has extended itself beyond cartoon caricatures and late-night television segments. Consumers are able to wear their desire to mock the consumerism of [presidential marketing campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thoughts-prayers-toilet-paper) by also engaging in consumption. This reflects how important political figures impact not simply politics, but also a variety of industries including marketing, advertising, fashion and souvenir-style objects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Political Satire:** Opportunities for creative and humorous expressions of political commentary through various mediums. - **Consumer Engagement:** The ability for consumers to participate in and express their opinions on political campaigns through merchandise and consumer goods. - **Cross-industry Collaboration:** The merging of political themes with different industries, such as marketing, advertising, fashion, and merchandise. ### Where This Applies - **Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities to integrate political themes into advertising campaigns and brand strategies. - **Fashion:** Opportunities to create politically-themed clothing and accessories to engage consumers and express their political views. - **Merchandise:** Opportunities to design and sell politically-themed merchandise and souvenirs, allowing consumers to show support for their preferred candidates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md) - [Subtly Sci-Fi Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set.md) - [Limited-Edition Sci-Fi Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars.md)