10 Surprising Pop Culture Mashups That Just Work

For some reason, “Mean Girls” mashed up with Disney is comedic genius.

1. Downton Abbey + Martin

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=yjekoUqesmo.

Why it works: Downton Abbey (a serious period drama) would be hilarious as a sitcom like “Martin.”

2. Doctor Who + Sherlock + Annie Get Your Gun

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=iae-kvXu0k8.

Why it works: There is a HUGE crossover of fans that like Doctor Who and Sherlock. And this is hilarious.

3. Community + Friends

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=n7hR1wi2Vkk.

Why it works: They’re both sitcoms, but Community fans especially love to see mashups of the show.

4. Bridesmaids + Game Of Thrones

Why it works: Bridesmaids and Game Of Thrones are both very recognizable, so putting them together is just some big meta joke.

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5. My Little Pony + The Great Gatsby

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=7kJnt9_8ZM0.

Why it works: Bronies love pony mashups, and there’s such good material to work with.

6. Mean Girls + Disney

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=KQeTlxhhmEo.

Why it works: Don’t tell me you haven’t imagined the Disney Princesses as a catty little clique. I mean, they’re princesses after all!

7. The Office + Family Matters

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=JO3a-52dpD0.

Why it works: The ridiculous laugh track only adds to the hilariousness of the Office.

8. Scott Pilgrim + Avatar The Last Airbender

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=qpzkDnu-nTo.

Why it works: The comical scenes from Avatar The Last Airbender blend seamlessly to the over-the-top world of Scott Pilgrim.

9. Harry Potter + Mean Girls

Why it works: If you take out all the evil wizards and action scenes in Harry Potter, it’s basically a teen comedy anyway.

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10. The Room + Inception

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=HRLLjqiKib4.

Why it works: The Room takes itself very seriously, so this is how the trailer would be if the production value was a little higher.