This MorphCostumes Guide Honors Various Pop Culture Sidekicks
Ady Floyd — September 23, 2015 — Pop Culture
References: morphsuits & designtaxi
MorphCostumes created this easy-to-read infographic that features well-known and overlooked pop culture sidekicks. While many people assume superheroes must always have a sidekick, these helpful companions are actually present in many other genres as well.
This guide helps viewers see partnerships by drawing the pop culture sidekicks in front of the main character. This way the audience can fully recognize who they are. For example, from Lord of the Rings Frodo is the main character but Samwise Sam Gamgee is always there for him. Additionally, Luigi Mario is the sidekick in the Nintendo game and even Donkey is the cheery companion to Shrek.
The infographic displays unique illustrations of each protagonist and their friendly companions. Even if these sidekicks are overlooked, they are also a true testament to friendship and loyalty.
This guide helps viewers see partnerships by drawing the pop culture sidekicks in front of the main character. This way the audience can fully recognize who they are. For example, from Lord of the Rings Frodo is the main character but Samwise Sam Gamgee is always there for him. Additionally, Luigi Mario is the sidekick in the Nintendo game and even Donkey is the cheery companion to Shrek.
The infographic displays unique illustrations of each protagonist and their friendly companions. Even if these sidekicks are overlooked, they are also a true testament to friendship and loyalty.
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture Sidekicks - Opportunity for creating merchandise and spin-offs featuring popular pop culture sidekicks.
2. Recognizing Partnerships - Opportunity to develop platforms or tools to help audiences better recognize and appreciate the roles of sidekicks in various forms of media.
3. Friendship and Loyalty - Opportunity to explore and promote themes of friendship and loyalty through storytelling and branding.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - Opportunity for film, TV, and gaming industries to leverage the popularity of sidekicks by creating new content, merchandise, and experiences.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Opportunity for marketing and advertising companies to collaborate with brands and develop campaigns centered around the values of friendship and loyalty.
3. Education and Media Analysis - Opportunity to incorporate the study of pop culture sidekicks and their impact in education and media analysis curricula.
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