# Parental Parodies Aging demographics turn to forms of online satire as a method of expression. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Jul 22, 2014 | Category: [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/pop-culture-and-internet-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/parental-parodies ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.1/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Parental Parodies trend? **Parental Parodies:** Boomers are taking center stage in YouTube videos and parodies as online participation moves beyond mere Millennials. Showing up in everything from movie spoofs to dance offs, traditional authority figures, like moms and dads, are using social platforms as a form of satire or storytelling. Thus, signifying a more lax and open attitude among adults, particularly in the social sphere. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 30, 2013 to Sep 17, 2014 - Published: Jul 22, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Parental Parodies trend ### Online Satire Aging boomers are using online platforms as a form of satire or storytelling, thus highlighting a more relaxed and open attitude among adults, particularly in the social sphere. ### Video Spoofs Videos spoofing or parodies made by parents or professionals are becoming a trend today making it an area for disruptive innovation opportunities about humor and empowerment in different areas of life. ### Parenting Humor Song spoofs and comic sketches about parenting is becoming a trend teaching parents and children alike lessons in morality and mindfulness. ## What the Parental Parodies trend means for industry ### For Media Entertainment and Humor Media industries should leverage on the trend on using video spoofs and satire storytelling online to create comedy sketches that will give more entertainment to adults. ### For Parenting Products and Services The trend on parenting humor provides a disruptive innovation opportunity to develop new products and services that cater to parents and children alike in a fun and entertaining way. ### For Digital Marketing and Advertising The trend on video spoofs and satire storytelling can be used by professionals in digital marketing and advertising to make campaigns that appeal to humor or parody and at the same time promote their message. ## Trend signals for Parental Parodies Trend score 2.1 out of 10, from popularity 40%, activity 14%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 40% - Activity: 14% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Parental Parodies trend 5 featured examples from Sep 30, 2013 to Sep 17, 2014. - [Parenting Song Spoofs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/let-it-go-parody-alliance-for-raising-children): This Japanese Let It Go Parody Offers Encouragement to Japanese Parents (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging technology and creative approaches to support the mission of non-profit organizations dedicated to parenting and family support. - [Platform-Mocking Video Rants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-parody-video): This YouTube Complaints 2014 Parody Video Illustrates Site Flaws (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing platforms that address the glitches and flaws mocked in parody videos, offering a seamless streaming experience. - [Superhero-Inspired Moral Lessons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batdad): BatDad is the Hoarse, Moral Voice of Conscience in the Family (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: The success of BatDad demonstrates the demand for entertaining and shareable content on platforms such as YouTube and Vine. - [Dad Dancing Skits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolution-of-dad-dancing): Jimmy Fallon and Chris Christie Demonstrate the Evolution of Dad Dancing (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: The entertainment industry can explore new ways to create engaging and evolving skits. - [Rapper-Spoofing Pregnancy Parodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-parody): The I'm So Pregnant Fancy Parody Stars Women Nine Months Along (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: The entertainment industry can explore the creation of more comedy content, such as pregnancy parodies, to engage and entertain audiences. ## Recent trend clusters - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) - [Serial Snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/serial-snacking) (Lifestyle) - [Autumn Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autumn-teasers) (Business) - [Ambient Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ambient-assistance) (Tech) ## Trending in Pop Culture - [Commemorative Tennis Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roger-centre-court) - [Makeup Artist Jewelry Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandora-x-pat-mcgrath) - [Mini Clog Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cars-x-crocs-blind-box) - [Actor-Led Pre-Fall Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/austin-butler) All articles: [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture)