# Africanized Iconic Cartoons 'The Simpsons' Get an Angola-Approved Family Makeover By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-simpsons-in-angola References: [ca.news.yahoo](http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/reuters/090821/odds/odd_us_simpsons_odds) & [thesimpsons](http://www.thesimpsons.com/index.html) While "The Simpsons" have been portrayed as yellow in more than 90 countries for over two decades, an advertising agency has turned them brown for a promotional video. This promotional video featuring the brown "The Simpsons" characters will air on Africa’s digital satellite TV service DSTV in Angola. Shown sitting on their well-worn family couch, the promotional video featuring the brown "The Simpsons" depicts the characters dressed in African-inspired clothing, and Homer is drinking Cuca, the Budweiser of Angola, not Duff beer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cultural Adaptation of Iconic Cartoons:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the reach of global cartoons by adapting and localizing popular characters to resonate with diverse cultures. - **Promotional Videos for TV Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating customized promotional videos to showcase unique features and appeal to target markets of TV services. - **Influence of Local Brands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with local brands to create brand synergy by incorporating their products into popular shows or media. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating cultural adaptations and creative concepts in advertising campaigns to engage diverse audiences. - **Broadcasting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing strategies to showcase TV services through customized promotional videos for specific regions or cultural markets. - **Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring brand partnerships and product placement opportunities for local beverages in popular media or entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-simpsons-x-family-mart.md) - [African Culture-Inspired Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-wozzaah-zero-sugar.md) - [Slushie-Inspired Toothpastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-simpsons-x-hismile.md) - [Centenary Candy Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfinger-celebrates-100-years.md) - [Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-family.md) - [Encouraging Cartoon Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redraw-your-world.md) - [Cartoonish Parental Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatch-x-the-simpsons-watches.md) - [Diverse African Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativesoul.md) - [Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-lovely-day.md)