Pho-ho-hoto Booth Supplies the Bad Hair and Background
Cecilia Biemann — December 13, 2008 — Pop Culture
References: photobooth.unionstudio.net & urlesque
Last week it was DIY mustaches courtesy of Schick, and this week it's DIY cheesy holiday photos courtesy of the Pho-ho-hoto Booth.
With the pitch that nothing brings holiday cheer like a bedazzled sweater vest and some soft focus, Union Studio is offering you the opportunity to release your tragic inner 1980's fashion trainwreck and create your own old-school holiday snapshots.
Implications - The Internet has enabled several generations of users to poke fun at the bad fashion and outdated technology of their childhood in a new way. Personalized DIY greeting cards that lampoon the dreaded annual holiday photos let parents and kids laugh together, offering a new way to bond.
With the pitch that nothing brings holiday cheer like a bedazzled sweater vest and some soft focus, Union Studio is offering you the opportunity to release your tragic inner 1980's fashion trainwreck and create your own old-school holiday snapshots.
Implications - The Internet has enabled several generations of users to poke fun at the bad fashion and outdated technology of their childhood in a new way. Personalized DIY greeting cards that lampoon the dreaded annual holiday photos let parents and kids laugh together, offering a new way to bond.
Trend Themes
1. Personalized DIY Greeting Cards - Opportunity to create customized greeting cards that humorously mock traditional holiday photos, fostering bonding and laughter among parents and children.
2. Nostalgia-inspired Fashion - Potential for nostalgic fashion trends inspired by the 1980s, allowing individuals to embrace their inner 'trainwreck' and celebrate outdated fashion styles.
3. Internet-enabled Parody Culture - Expansion of online platforms that enable users to humorously parody their childhood experiences, creating a new form of entertainment and social interaction.
Industry Implications
1. Photography and Printing Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity for photography and printing services to offer customized, comedic holiday card packages for customers.
2. Fashion and Apparel - Potential for fashion and apparel companies to tap into the nostalgia-inspired fashion trend, creating collections that celebrate outdated styles in a modern way.
3. Social Media and Entertainment - Opportunity for social media platforms and entertainment companies to create online spaces where users can engage in humorous parody culture, fostering community and engagement.
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