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Emotional Hippies

Crying Over Dead Trees

— September 2, 2008 — Eco
There is no use crying over fallen trees, but it does not seem to stop these guys. This film is real and features a set of incredibly emotional hippies who literally cry over a tree that was cut down in a forest.

It reminds me SO much of Chris Crocker's classic ‘Leave Britney Alone’ video.

There is "being green" and there is "being a mentalist." I would say that these activists firmly falls into the latter group. As a viral video, this is going crazy online.

Trying to understand where they were coming from, I did a quick bit of Google action.

"Do you think I’m weird for crying over a tree that has been cut down due to road widening?" One of the men asked in an online post. "That tree has been w/ us for ages, like seriously, i haven’t even been born yet. i feel so sad that the tree had to go, and we tried but couldn’t do anything about it.

It would take a long time for it to grow, and like i said, the tree has been w/ us for ages. it’s like family."

Wow.
Trend Themes
1. Online Activism - The emotional reaction over a cut-down tree, captured in a viral video, highlights the power of online activism to bring attention to environmental issues.
2. Environmental Awareness - The emotional response of these activists indicates a growing trend towards heightened environmental awareness and the desire to protect nature.
3. Digital Empathy - The widespread sharing and engagement with this emotional video showcases the trend of digital empathy, where people connect emotionally with online content.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - The viral nature of the video highlights the potential for social media platforms to amplify messages related to environmental activism.
2. Environmental Conservation - The emotional reaction to the tree being cut down underscores the need for innovative solutions and practices in the field of environmental conservation.
3. Online Content Creation - The popularity of emotional videos like this suggests opportunities for content creators to address social and environmental issues through compelling storytelling.
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