Making a relationship between two contrasting images or ideas is startling and often results in Shock Monsters. The popular animated series “Happy Tree Friends” which juxtaposes cute cartoon animals, and horrifying displays of murder and blood has the strange effect of making the viewer feel a blend of comfort and disgust; she is disarmed.
This Hello Kitty inspired exhaust pipe left me laughing, repulsed and as confused as a crocodile wearing a dress.
