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# Animal Pin-Ups
Precariously-Posed Pets

By TrendHead | Published 2008-11-22 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showing-it-all-sexy-posing-animals
References: [strangezoo](http://www.strangezoo.com/content/item/100184.html)

All of these pictures look like the animals are conscious of showing it all, from the hedgehog spreading its tiny legs to the cocky frog and the reclining chameleon. All they need is a tiny stage and a stripper pole!

Image credits:

[DJ Koalabee](http://lifeandtimesofkoalabee.blogspot.com/2008_04_01_archive.html)|[Pongboy](http://flickr.com/photos/99353355@N00/sets/1550598/)|[Cranium](http://www.crainium.net/jdjArchives/2007/03/)|[NOPC](http://www.nopc.info/forum/showthread.php?p=996053)|[Krlic](http://www.krlic.com/?cat=1)

**Implications** - Most [Internet memes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-party-animal) consist of animals doing funny, cute, unconventional things. These [animal pin-ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chief-snuggle-officers) are a perfect example of this, and may be fascinating to consumers because of their utter absurdity combined with an element of cuteness. Companies like Telus have recognized the power of the [personified animal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomcat), and are thus using it in successful ad campaigns that could serve as an example for other companies.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.3/10
- Popularity: 81% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Animal Internet Memes:** The popularity of animal internet memes continues to rise as consumers are fascinated by the absurdity and cuteness of these animal pin-ups.
- **Personified Animal Advertising:** Companies are recognizing the power of personified animals in advertising campaigns, creating disruptive innovation opportunities for other companies to follow suit.
- **Unconventional Animal Poses:** The trend of animals posing in unconventional and humorous ways provides an opportunity for businesses to capitalize on the appeal of funny and cute content.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Advertising:** The advertising industry can explore the use of personified animals in campaigns to create a disruptive and engaging approach.
- **Social Media:** Social media platforms can leverage the popularity of animal internet memes to attract and engage users.
- **Photography:** The photography industry can tap into the demand for unique and entertaining animal photos by offering specialized services or products.

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