# Personified Prehistoric Cartoons The T-Rex Trying Tumblr is Hilarious and Adorable By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-04-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t-rex-tring References: [trextrying.tumblr](http://www.trextrying.tumblr.com) T-Rex Trying is probably the cutest dinosaur you’ll ever come by, even if you've seen all of the Land Before Time movies. The [Tumblr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblr-campaign), developed by illustrator Hugh Murphy, has caught the attention of more than a few readers, even [selling its own t-shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monsters) featuring his newly famed and perpetually troubled dino. The site, though only a few months young, is undeniably appealing. The simplicity and unique humor is what drives readers to T-Rex Trying and makes the site stand out.There is something wonderful about the way in which Murphy has turned a creature as feared as the mighty T-Rex into the object of reader’s sympathy. This may be why the personified prehistoric critter is even cuter than Hello Kitty and similarly over-the-top characters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personified Animals:** The trend of personifying animals can be applied to product or brand mascots to increase appeal and relatability among consumers. - **Humorous Illustrations:** The trend of using humor in illustrations can be applied to marketing campaigns and social media strategies to attract younger audiences. - **Nostalgic Pop Culture:** The trend of referencing iconic pop culture can be applied to product design and advertising to evoke feelings of nostalgia and appeal to older generations. ### Where This Applies - **Apparel:** The apparel industry can capitalize on the T-Rex Trying trend by incorporating the quirky illustrations on t-shirts and other merchandise. - **Social Media:** The social media industry can incorporate humorous illustrations and personified animals into their branding and advertising campaigns to increase engagement. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can use the nostalgic pop culture trend to create campaigns that resonate with older generations and evoke feelings of sentimentality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Dinosaur Desk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrome-dino.md) - [Dinosaur-Shaped Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-ceramic-dinosaur-mug.md) - [Reversible Dinosaur Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-dinosaur-plushies.md) - [Superhero-Themed Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/web-chompin-spider-rex.md) - [Digital Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-jurassic-world.md) - [Dinosaur Encyclopedia Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinodex.md) - [Interactive Fossil-Inspired Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-dinosaur-costume.md) - [Dinosaur Convention Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convention-crasher.md) - [Dinosaur Fossil Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dinosaur-fossils-trex-skull.md)