# Crowdsourced Error Mocking Group mockery helps Internet users find the joy in mistakes. By [Joanne Lam](https://www.trendhunter.com/joanne), Senior Editor | Published May 18, 2011, updated May 24, 2011 | Category: [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/pop-culture-and-internet-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/crowdsourced-error-mocking-group-mockery-helps-internet ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.4/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Crowdsourced Error Mocking trend? **Crowdsourced Error Mocking:** By making light of errors through humor, crowdsourced websites are giving Internet users a new perspective on typically aggravating problems. With the creation of these websites, any trial-and-error mistakes that may occur in a developmental process, be it on a computer or on a phone, can therefore be more easily forgiven and forgotten by their users, maintaining the consumer’s satisfaction with the product. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 14, 2010 to May 18, 2011 - Published: May 18, 2011 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Crowdsourced Error Mocking trend ### Crowdsourced Humor Crowdsourced websites are giving Internet users a new perspective on typically aggravating problems by making light of errors through humor. ### Grammar Critiques Blogs that analyze grammar and syntax in popular books provide opportunities for new disruptive education and publishing innovations. ### Error Art Injecting creativity and humor into 404 error pages provides opportunities for graphic and web designers to create memorable and unique experiences. ## What the Crowdsourced Error Mocking trend means for industry ### For Web Design Web designers can create memorable and unique experiences for users by creatively designing error pages. ### For Publishing Publishers can create new education materials by analyzing grammar and syntax and publishing the results in books and online. ### For Education Technology Crowdsourcing and machine learning can improve education technologies by analyzing and providing feedback for student writing. ## Trend signals for Crowdsourced Error Mocking Trend score 5.4 out of 10, from popularity 75%, activity 80%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 75% - Activity: 80% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Crowdsourced Error Mocking trend 4 featured examples from Nov 14, 2010 to May 18, 2011. - [Student-Mocking Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sht-my-students-write): The Sh*t My Students Write Tumblr Makes Fun of Unintelligent Comments (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the education sector by addressing the challenges resulting from educational funding cuts. - [Auto-Correct Fails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funny-iphone-texts-failures): 'Damn You Auto Correct' Captures Unintended iPhone Text Miscues (Category: Tech) Implication: Incorporate innovative auto-correct algorithms into mobile devices to enhance the messaging experience. - [Computer Alert Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/404-errors): These 404 Errors Make Lost and Non-loading Web Pages a Bearable Experience (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Web designers can create more engaging and personalized error pages that reflect the tone of their brand. - [Word Nerd Vampire Blogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reasoning-with-vampires-blog): The 'Reasoning With Vampires' Blog Exposes Twilight's Grammatical Gaffes (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: The demand for professional writing and editing services increases as individuals and businesses strive to enhance the quality and accuracy of their written materials. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Pop Culture - [MIami Pop-Culture Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-pop-culture-shirts) - [Makeup Artist Jewelry Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandora-x-pat-mcgrath) - [Influencer-Curated Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kit-keenan) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture)