# Witty Superhero Text Messages The 'Texts from Superheroes' Tumblr Blog Brings the Geeky Laughs By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-04-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texts-from-superheroes References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/texts-from-superheroes-a-blog-featuring-witty-texts-between-comic-book-heroes-villains/) & [textsfromsuperheroes](http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/) Everyone has a [text message mishap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weetabix-have-you-had-yours) or two that tell funny stories, and according to the 'Texts from Superheroes' [Tumblr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblr-campaign) blog, superheroes are no exception. A clever and nerdy riff on the insanely popular Texts from Last Night blog, Texts from Superheroes is a hilarious way to to kill a few minutes on the internet. From Superman and Spider-Man talking about their current employment, to Batman and Superman wondering why Doctor Who didn't save Krypton, to the Flash talking to Robin about his [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttheinternet) experiences, there's plenty of big laughs to be had at the expense of your favorite comic book heroes. Here's a question that occurred to me while perusing these texts. If Batman has a smartphone capable of text messaging, then what is the point of the Bat-Signal? Seems like a pretty inefficient communication method compared to just sending a text. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Humorous Text Message Blogs:** Creating witty and entertaining text message conversations between fictional characters, such as superheroes, can provide a unique form of online entertainment. - **Niche Pop Culture Content:** Developing specialized content, like 'Texts from Superheroes,' that caters to specific fandoms can generate a dedicated and engaged online community. - **Character-driven Parody Content:** Creating parody content that focuses on well-known characters, such as superheroes, allows for humorous and creative reinterpretations of their personas and interactions. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage humorous text message blogs to develop engaging and sharable content for their target audience. - **Digital Media:** Digital media platforms, such as blogs and social media, can capitalize on niche pop culture content to attract and retain a dedicated user base. - **Comics and Gaming:** The comics and gaming industry can explore character-driven parody content to expand the reach of their intellectual properties and engage with fans in new and unique ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creative Texting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttheinternet.md) - [Superhero-Guided Workout Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superheroguided-workout-app.md) - [Fake Message Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-gags.md) - [Character-Inspired AI Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superchat.md) - [Comic-Themed RPG Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-city.md) - [Arachnid Superhero Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-marvel-spiderman-collection.md) - [Comic Book Character Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dc-strong-berry-capn-crunch.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Superhero-Branded Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poco-x7-pro-iron-man-edition.md)