'Queen Barb' is an Homage to the Character from 'Stranger Things'
Joey Haar — August 15, 2016 — Pop Culture
A Doll World After All is an Instagram account that recreates pop culture moments both real and fictional and 'Queen Barb' is one of the account's latest images.
The Netflix series 'Stranger Things' has been one of the most popular TV series over the past several weeks, and Barb, a character from the 80s-themed thriller, is one of its most beloved characters. Considering the cultural clout of 'Stranger Things' lately, it was only natural that Barbie, the doll that shares Barb's name, get the Stranger Things treatment from A Doll World After All.
Queen Barb has been a popular post for A Doll World After All. Best of all, though, the actor who portrays Barb, Shannon Purser, saw the Instagram post too. And Queen Barb has really made it when her image gets back to her progenitor.
The Netflix series 'Stranger Things' has been one of the most popular TV series over the past several weeks, and Barb, a character from the 80s-themed thriller, is one of its most beloved characters. Considering the cultural clout of 'Stranger Things' lately, it was only natural that Barbie, the doll that shares Barb's name, get the Stranger Things treatment from A Doll World After All.
Queen Barb has been a popular post for A Doll World After All. Best of all, though, the actor who portrays Barb, Shannon Purser, saw the Instagram post too. And Queen Barb has really made it when her image gets back to her progenitor.
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture Dolls - The trend of creating dolls modeled after beloved fictional characters from popular culture is on the rise.
2. Social Media Artistry - The trend of creating and sharing art on social media platforms, such as Instagram, to gain attention and recognition is a growing practice.
3. Celebrities Interacting with Social Media Art - The trend of celebrities interacting with fan-made art on social media can create new opportunities for exposure and recognition for artists.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The toy manufacturing industry can create more products modeled after popular characters from TV and movies to capitalize on the demand for pop culture collectibles.
2. Social Media Marketing - The industry of social media marketing can leverage the trend of creating and sharing art on social media platforms to gain more exposure and traction for their clients.
3. Celebrity Marketing - The industry of celebrity marketing can benefit from celebrities interacting with fan-made art on social media by tapping into the trend to generate more interest in their brand or products.
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