The number of Saudi teens posting videos of illegal stunts in cars, joyriding, bullying and political dissent on YouTube is growing.
Due to Islamic prohibitions, Saudi boys cannot go to cinemas, mix with unrelated women or even enter some shopping malls. As a result of their restricted boredom, they take to racing in the streets in Porsches and a BMWs, trying some crazy stunts.
The video posted here, “Only in Saudi Arabia,” shows two Saudi teenagers hanging from the doors of a moving car. The clip received 379,000 hits in a year!
Some other postings include political material as a new generation of Saudis try to gain independence under a restrictive system.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Social Media Rebellion
- The trend of Saudi teens posting illegal stunts, political dissent and rebellious content on social media platforms highlights a potential opportunity for disruptive innovation in the realm of privacy and security on these platforms.
- Outlawed Entertainment
- The trend of Saudi teens posting videos of illegal stunts on YouTube highlights an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry by creating alternative, safe experiences that these teens could enjoy.
- Digital Political Resistance
- The trend of Saudi teens posting political content on social media platforms highlights an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the realm of digital activism and advocacy tools for enabling youth-led change movements.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Social Media Platforms
- The trend of Saudi teens posting illegal stunts and political dissent on social media platforms highlights a potential opportunity for disruptive innovation in privacy and security features on these platforms to prevent harm to users.
- Entertainment
- The trend of Saudi teens posting videos of illegal stunts on YouTube highlights an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry by addressing the need for safe, alternative experiences for this demographic.
- Digital Activism
- The trend of Saudi teens posting political content on social media platforms highlights an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the digital activism space by enabling youth-led change movements through advocacy and social action tools.
