# Macabre Celebrity Captures 'Skinless Celebrities' by the Onion Capture Stars Sans Epidermises By Michael Hines | Published 2013-08-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinless-celebrities-by-the-onion References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/celebrities-without-their-skin-by-the-onion/) & [theonion](http://www.theonion.com/articles/8-of-the-hottest-celebs-without-their-flesh,33505/) If you consider yourself squeamish then you might not want to check out Skinless Celebrities by The Onion. The Internet's No. 1 [satire site](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-daily-snoo) has created a photo gallery filled with celebrities who are [sans epidermis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask). It's a macabre spoof on the tabloid magazines that ravenously document the style of celebrities. It's safe to say that these portraits would never appear in a magazine's "Just Like Us!" section. Some of the stars profiled in Skinless Celebrities by The Onion include Eva Mendes, Mila Kunis and Liev Schreiber. The other celebrities will take a keen eye, and then some, to spot. The Onion is known for [spoofing just about everything](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americas-next-top-primer) and anything around, and while these skinless celebs are a bit gross, there's no denying the site's cleverness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Satirical Celebrity Portraits:** Opportunity for artists and photographers to create satirical portraits of well-known figures by removing their skin. - **Alternative Tabloid Content:** Opportunity for media platforms to offer alternative and satirical content that challenges traditional celebrity-focused tabloid magazines. - **Gross-out Humor:** Opportunity for comedians and content creators to explore grotesque and macabre themes in a humorous way. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Photography:** Opportunity for artists and photographers to experiment with unconventional and satirical approaches to portraiture. - **Media and Publishing:** Opportunity for media platforms to diversify their content offerings and cater to audiences seeking humorous and alternative celebrity news. - **Comedy and Entertainment:** Opportunity for comedians and content creators to push the boundaries of humor and engage with audiences through shock value. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tongue-in-Cheek Skincare Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cerva.md) - [Revealing Skincare Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-secret-ingredient-pop-up.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Onion Sunscreen Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-stick.md) - [Plant-Based Halloween Steakhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cannibal-steakhouse.md) - [Celebrity-Approved Tanning Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tan-on-the-run.md) - [Internal Component Smartphone Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-something-skins.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md)