A Massive Internet Hit
Cowbag — March 30, 2007 — Pop Culture
References: sadkermit
A new website is now showing the darker side of Kermit's life. Watch it if you can bear. It is going to be a massive internet trend.
Log onto Sad Kermit and you get to suggest which sad songs you would like Kermit to perform. Already online are Hurt (NIN), Creep (Radiohead), Twilight (Elliott Smith), Rainbow Disconnection and Something I Can Never Had. This is even a video for Hurt, that will bring a tear to your eye.
Implications - This clever play on the rock star lifestyle shows Kermit the Frog embarking on a downhill slope involving drugs, alcohol and sex. The songs presented follow the pain he experienced as he hit rock-bottom following the death of Jim Henson.
Log onto Sad Kermit and you get to suggest which sad songs you would like Kermit to perform. Already online are Hurt (NIN), Creep (Radiohead), Twilight (Elliott Smith), Rainbow Disconnection and Something I Can Never Had. This is even a video for Hurt, that will bring a tear to your eye.
Implications - This clever play on the rock star lifestyle shows Kermit the Frog embarking on a downhill slope involving drugs, alcohol and sex. The songs presented follow the pain he experienced as he hit rock-bottom following the death of Jim Henson.
Trend Themes
1. Dark Parody Videos - Opportunity for creating dark parody videos of popular characters, appealing to niche audiences.
2. Interactive Fan Engagement - Opportunity to engage fans by allowing them to suggest songs and content for their favorite characters or performers.
3. Exploring Darker Aspects of Pop Culture Icons - Opportunity to explore the darker side of beloved pop culture icons, providing a fresh and unexpected perspective.
Industry Implications
1. Online Entertainment - The online entertainment industry can benefit from creating and promoting dark parody videos of popular characters and performers.
2. Social Media Platforms - Social media platforms can leverage interactive fan engagement to enhance user experience and increase user retention.
3. Content Creation and Film Production - The content creation and film production industry can explore the creation of content that delves into the darker aspects of well-known pop culture icons, providing unique and captivating narratives.
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