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7 | This Month and Warm
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14,310 Total Clicks Nov 12 - May 13 |
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Political Schadenfreude
Leader distrust and political parody is expressed through mockeryImplications - Political parody has existed for as long as government systems have been in place. This concept is married with the dark, ruthless style of humor on the Internet in political schadenfreude. Distrust for political figureheads is seen communicated in a more mocking tone, allowing skeptical consumers to indulge in the idea of bringing powerful figures down to a level lower than their own. [More]
 Flipping-Off Leader Ads |
 Naughty Political Portraits |
 Presidential Villain Parody Toys |
 Comic-Styled Political Parodies |
 Political Dubstep Commercials |
 Politician Mocking Condiments |
Filed in: Pop Culture Leaders Internet Political Humor
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8.1 | This Quarter and Warm
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26,298 Total Clicks Mar 11 - Mar 13 |
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Humor Bombing
The public delights in the unexpected, leading to a new web phenomenonImplications - Humor bombing is a new way individuals, artists and brands are catching the eyes of consumers. The element of surprise inherent in yarn bombing, photobombing and even Photoshop bombing has gone viral online, spawning many different versions of "humor bombing." This low cost, high impact form of guerrilla marketing is a great way to engage the blogosphere. [More]
 Eyeballed Urban Fixtures |
 Nerd-Bombing Photos |
 Subtly Photobombing Pups |
 Cozy Subway Seats |
 Yarn-Swathed Sculptures |
Filed in: Pop Culture Marketing Humor Publicity Stunts
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5.8 | This Quarter and Mild
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7,203 Total Clicks Aug 12 - Mar 13 |
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Publicized Social Experiment
Shocking undercover campaigns and pranks spread on the webImplications - The public has a strong affinity for watching genuine displays of emotion, which is one of the reasons why so many videos of social experiments go viral on the web. Looking to dive deeper into the human condition, consumers find this form of entertainment enchanting because of its unabashed honesty. [More]
 Public Snoozing Photography |
 Walk-In Homicide Pranks |
 Horrendously Uncomfortable Pranks |
 Fake Celeb Photo-Ops |
 Supermarket Social Experiments |
 Performance Self-Art Pranks |
Filed in: Pop Culture Humor Videos Life Lifestyle
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4.8 | This Quarter and Chilly
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3,234 Total Clicks Aug 10 - Mar 13 |
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Mainstream Mockumentary
Young adults embrace brands using sarcastic video marketingImplications - Appealing to a very web-based, Millennial demographic, marketing using satire and sarcasm has been turning heads. Organizations ranging from activist groups to Cadbury and Kraft Foods have used tongue-in-cheek faux documentaries to target the young adult market, speaking with them using their own dialect. [More]
 Cookie Icing Seperators |
 Carnival Therapy Mockumentaries |
 Eco-Friendly Feminine Hygiene Ads |
 Funny Entrepreneur Mockumentaries |
 Nature Mockumentaries |
 Future Film Prophecies |
Filed in: Pop Culture Humor Videos Internet
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8.1 | This Year and Hot
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65,381 Total Clicks Sep 11 - Feb 13 |
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Self-Induced Stereotyping
Consumers categorize themselves into behavioral tribesImplications - For years, people have followed horoscopes, visited psychics and sought psychological help in order to better understand themselves. This thirst for self awareness has expanded into modern pop culture. In 2013, this means endless graphics and blogs dedicated to helping consumers assign themselves a stereotype, making it easier for marketers and business leaders to understand and entice them. [More]
 Ungergarment Personality Charts |
 Typeface Personality Posters |
 Refrigerator Lifestyle Charts |
 Social Media Personality Illustrations |
 Stereotypical Students Charts |
 Interweb Workplace Personas |
Filed in: Pop Culture Lifestyle Life Humor
