# Monsterfied TV Characters The Ron Swanster Statue Turns the Cult Icon into a Nightmare Inducer By Jason Soy | Published 2011-07-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ron-swanster References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/toddvanluling/the-7-best-ron-swanson-gifts) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/78226169/ron-swanster-ron-swanson-monster?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=ron) Ron Swanson can be described as a beast of a man, but this Ron Swanster [ceramic statue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawkins-town-action-figures) re-imagines the mustachioed man as a literal monster. The Ron Swanster is the work of [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-cookie-cutters) user RedandMain and he's every bit as [food obsessed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-menu) as the director of the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee is. Proudly lifting up a burger with a beef patty, a turkey leg and a t-bone steak in his left hand, the Ron Swanster even sports the iconic bouffant hairdo along with Ron's trademark mustache. It may not look entirely like Mr. Swanson, but the spirit is perfectly captured. **Implications** - Consumers enjoy envisioning pop icons in different contexts because it reinvigorates their interest in material that may have grown stale. Similarly, corporations may rekindle interest in their wares if they execute a publicity stunt where they utilize their wares in unexpected ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Alternative Visualizations of Pop Icons:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create unique and unexpected interpretations of popular cultural figures. - **Revitalizing Interest in Familiar Material:** Opportunity for corporations to generate buzz and reengage consumers by showcasing their products in novel and unexpected contexts. - **Exploring Hybrid Creations:** Opportunity for creators to combine elements from different domains to create captivating and intriguing artworks or products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create and showcase alternative interpretations of popular characters. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity for marketers and advertisers to revitalize interest in products by utilizing unexpected visualizations and publicity stunts. - **Entertainment and Media:** Opportunity for entertainment industry to explore and create hybrid and reimagined versions of popular characters in various formats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [TV Show-Inspired Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stickymonger.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Sitcom-Inspired Figurine Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-people-collector-set.md) - [Show Collectible Figure Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-11.md) - [Shark-Inspired Anniversary Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-sharks.md) - [Sci-Fi Show QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-x-stranger-things.md) - [Soup-Themed Bunny Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-2.md) - [Angry Customer Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namespace.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)