The Watchmen Get the Spongebob Squarepants Treatment
Michael Baxter — February 23, 2014 — Pop Culture
For comic fans, the Watchmen is a sacred series that has earned all of the acclaim it has been receving. The Watchmen series is a staple in most people's comic book collections and it even inspired a movie. The run of the series isn't over yet though as YouTube user El Cid mashes the series up with another famous series, Spongebob Squarepants.
The original comic and movie were very serious and were portrayed as such, but you just can't help but laugh when Spongebob is involved. Patrick takes the role of the Comedian, while Spongebob takes on Rorschach. The funniest one though has to be Gary as Dr. Manhattan. The video is also pretty gory considering it's Spongebob, but given the subject matter it draws from, it only makes sense.
The original comic and movie were very serious and were portrayed as such, but you just can't help but laugh when Spongebob is involved. Patrick takes the role of the Comedian, while Spongebob takes on Rorschach. The funniest one though has to be Gary as Dr. Manhattan. The video is also pretty gory considering it's Spongebob, but given the subject matter it draws from, it only makes sense.
Trend Themes
1. Comic-mashup Trend - The trend of mashing up different comic book series or characters, such as the Watchmen and Spongebob Squarepants, for comedic effect.
2. Nostalgic Pop Culture Trend - The trend of combining beloved pop culture elements from different eras, like Spongebob Squarepants and the Watchmen, to create engaging and shareable content.
3. Satirical Parody Trend - The trend of creating satirical parodies by inserting unexpected characters, such as Spongebob Squarepants, into well-known and serious narratives like the Watchmen.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Industry - Opportunity for production companies to create innovative content that combines different franchises or characters, catering to the nostalgic and humor-loving audience.
2. Social Media Industry - Opportunity for social media platforms to promote and distribute comic mashup content to engage users and increase user interaction and sharing.
3. Animation Industry - Opportunity for animators to showcase their creativity by reimagining well-known characters in unexpected and humorous situations, attracting attention and expanding audience reach.
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