'The Kitten Covers' Tumblr Puts a Feline Frenzy Twist on Music
Senduran Bhakthakumaran — April 21, 2012 — Pop Culture
References: thekittencovers.tumblr & buzzfeed
The Internet loves cats and infuses the feline frenzy into many aspects of pop culture, much like 'The Kitten Covers' Tumblr account. Avid band lovers who also enjoy the company of cats will be ecstatic to sift through this blog of re-characterized album covers. This blog has been featured as the number one spot in the Buzzfeed.com '60 Cutest Tumblrs In The World.'
It features epic album covers of well-known musicians such Marvin Gaye and Grace Jones. The covers have been stripped of their actual subjects and replaced with cute kittens instead. Whatever graphical effects that were used in the actual covers are kept, and the faces of the felines are skewed in the most adorable way possible. Audiences can spend hours going through this blog and extending their knowledge of music artists and love for the feline family.
It features epic album covers of well-known musicians such Marvin Gaye and Grace Jones. The covers have been stripped of their actual subjects and replaced with cute kittens instead. Whatever graphical effects that were used in the actual covers are kept, and the faces of the felines are skewed in the most adorable way possible. Audiences can spend hours going through this blog and extending their knowledge of music artists and love for the feline family.
Trend Themes
1. Cat-influenced Art - With the popularity of 'The Kitten Covers' Tumblr account, there is a trend towards replacing original subjects with cats in classic art pieces and photographs.
2. Pet-inspired Merchandise - The success of 'The Kitten Covers' highlights a trend in creating merchandise that features pets in humorous or unexpected ways.
3. Pop Culture Parodies - The humorous take on classic album covers in 'The Kitten Covers' is part of a larger trend in pop culture parodies and mashups.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers can take advantage of the cat-influenced art trend to create original pieces that appeal to cat lovers and pop culture enthusiasts.
2. Merchandising - Companies can capitalize on the trend towards pet-inspired merchandise by creating unique products that reference popular culture.
3. Entertainment - From musical acts to film franchises, there is a growing interest in pop culture parodies and mashups, presenting new opportunities for entertainment companies.
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