# Horrifying Cartoon Caricatures Ralph Consentino Turns Disney Characters into Rabid Animals By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-26 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-consentino References: [lostateminor](http://www.lostateminor.com/2011/01/25/ralph-cosentinos-mickey-mojira-friends/#more-50244) & [ralphcosentino](http://ralphcosentino.com/) Suppose an epic virus hit Mickey and friends; chances are they’ll look a lot like Ralph Consentino’s illustrations. The talented artist re-imagines [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-ones-episodes) characters such as Mickey, Goofey and Donald Duck as Godzilla-like beings with a terrifying rabid look. Clearly things aren’t going well for them at the Magic Kingdom with their blood shot eyes, constant foaming at the mouth and surprisingly [sharp teeth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fight-teeth). Check out these shocking Ralph Consentino pictures in the gallery above -- just make sure your kids aren’t around. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Reimagined Characters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create and market merchandise featuring reimagined versions of popular characters, appealing to both fans of the original and those looking for a unique twist. - **Terrifying Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists to create and sell shocking and unconventional artwork that pushes boundaries and challenges traditional aesthetics. - **Epic Virus Imagery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market virus-themed merchandise and experiences that tap into the fascination with apocalyptic scenarios. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create and sell merchandise featuring reimagined characters that cater to a niche market of fans looking for alternative designs. - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Support and promote unconventional artists and their provocative work to bring fresh perspectives to the art world. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Produce and promote virus-themed movies, TV shows, and immersive experiences to cater to the public's fascination with thrilling and dystopian narratives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon Eating Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-ones-episodes.md) - [Character Clog Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-characters-collection.md) - [Cartoon Duck-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-x-karl-lagerfeld.md) - [NFT-Enabled Cartoon Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryptoys-1.md) - [Playful Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-x-vespa.md) - [Fluffy Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupocha-chan.md) - [Plush Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan.md) - [Cartoon Mouse Carrying Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loungefly-1.md) - [Collaborative Cartoon Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globetrotter-x-disney-carryon-case.md)