AI Reimagines The Joker In Different Countries - The Results Are Eerie
The Joker is one of the most versatile and iconic villains ever produced. He's stood the test of time for over eight decades, and it seems like the Clown Prince of Crime is more popular than ever. On the cinematic front, great actors like Jack Nicholson and Joaquin Phoenix have played the Joker, resulting in some of the most inspired and diverse interpretations. Now, artificial intelligence is transporting the villain to your country.
TikTok user PlanetAI has used artificial intelligence to create country-specific stills of the Joker, resulting in some downright eerie results. The AI takes cues from a country's flag and cultural and aesthetic history to create a unique Batman villain.
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Some stills are basic but others are bold, making the Joker a visual representation of each respective country. The AI images mostly play around with Joaquin Phoenix's iteration of the Joker, which debuted in 2019. A major standout is the Brazil Joker, whose visual design is inspired by the country's bright, colorful aesthetic. The villain gracefully rocks the country's green and yellow colors and wears headgear reminiscent of the nation's annual Carnival festival. The most terrifying design is arguably Sweeden, which dresses the Joker in traditional armor, giving him an almost demonic look. That version also features face paint that takes cues from the country's rich visual designs.
The Joker is a global threat
While the classic Joker look is iconic, it's easy to play around with, making him a perfect choice for this experiment. From his clothes to his clown makeup, the villain can easily cater to each country's unique history and aesthetic. And because the Joker is globally famous, it's hard not to imagine him taking up shop outside of Gotham — so long as Batman follows suit. What's surprising is that most of the photos (besides the Swedish one) don't do much to alter Joker's makeup. In many iterations, he is still seen with the pale white face paint and red-colored eyes.
No matter, as the AI does a solid job of transporting Joker to some exciting locations, like Turkey. In that image, he's seen wearing a traditional hat and blood-red clothes, a nod to the country's flag. Another great example is Algeria, which features Joker wearing a green and white turban and scarf — as is tradition in the Islamic nation. In most cases, the AI plays around with the villain's clothes. In the Egyptian image, Joker wears a headgear reserved for royalty, making him a true Clown Prince of Crime.
Some images, however, are a tad disappointing. The Joker from the United Kingdom is simply wearing a tophat and suit — it's simple but relatively uninspired. The image from the Netherlands is also a bit on the nose, giving the Joker a hat and clothes riddled with tulips.