# Crime Series Parodies Todd Spence Creates an Awesome True Detective Mashup By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-03-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-detective-mashup References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.ca/2014/03/true-detective-la-hardy-boys-book.html) & [break](http://www.break.com/article/true-detective-hardy-boys-mashup-with-book-covers-2589031) Artist Todd Spence has created a True Detective mashup that humorously lampoons the popular HBO mini-series. Using the actual covers of Hardy Boys books, Todd Spence photoshops the heads of both Matthew Mcconaughey and Woody Harrelson–who both play the main characters of the gritty crime drama–onto the bodies of Frank and Joe Hardy. Spence expertly matches Mcconaughey's and Harrelson's heads to the art style of the classic book series, and creates titles that are written in the font of the book but reference mysteries from the show, helping to make this Hardy Boys/True Detective mashup look truly authentic. The very distinct tone of the child friendly Hardy Boys books combined with the brutal and often disturbing tones found in True Detective helps this parody to soar to incredible heights of hilarity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 62% | 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) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Crime Series Parodies:** Parodying crime series and movies to create comedic content. - **Pop Culture Mashups:** Integrating elements from different pop culture references to create new content. - **Humorous Fan Art:** Creating funny and witty art inspired by beloved TV shows and movies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can embrace these trends to create new comedic content and tap into the nostalgia factor. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Brands can utilize pop culture mashups to create humorous and attention-grabbing ads and campaigns. - **Merchandising:** Merchandising companies can create a line of humorous fan art products based on popular TV shows and movies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adult Animated Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animated-comedy.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Pop-Up Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-the-ultimate-popup-book.md) - [Revived Retro Animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-1.md) - [Show-Inspired Miniature Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-polly-pocket.md) - [Sitcom-Inspired Figurine Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-people-collector-set.md) - [Limited-Edition True Crime Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serial-killer-shop.md) - [Imitation Book Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-bookwallets.md)