# Political Remixing Turning politics into comedy. By [Bianca](https://www.trendhunter.com/bianca), Brand & Innovation Strategist | Published Aug 25, 2008, updated Mar 16, 2011 | Category: [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/pop-culture-and-internet-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/political-beatboxes-turning-politics-into-comedic-viral-videos ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.3/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Political Remixing trend? **Political Remixing:** After decades of apathy, younger generations are finally developing an interest in politics - largely fueled by the presence of the candidates on the internet. Viral videos are significant drivers of this phenomenon, and often feature slightly offensive comedic remixes or beat boxing. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 16 to Jul 30, 2008 - Published: Aug 25, 2008 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Political Remixing trend ### Political Remixing Using political remixing through comedic videos and spoofs to attract younger generations and create a potential long-lasting relationship with consumers. ### Viral Political Parodies Creating videos that put a humorous spin on political figures and issues to capture the attention of consumers and retain the attention for important issues. ### Political Beatboxing Featuring a humorous element in products that are whimsical and practical at the same time and a potential for companies to attract more buyers through this strategy. ## What the Political Remixing trend means for industry ### For Advertising Utilizing humor in advertisements to make business professionals more approachable and create a connection with consumers. ### For Entertainment Creating viral videos and parodies that put a humorous spin on political figures and issues to attract attention and create engagement. ### For Politics Engaging younger generations in politics through political remixing and comedic videos and spoofs. ## Trend signals for Political Remixing Trend score 3.3 out of 10, from popularity 58%, activity 35%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 58% - Activity: 35% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Political Remixing trend 4 featured examples from Mar 16 to Jul 30, 2008. - [Viral Political Parodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillary-is-effng-obama): Hillary Clinton is Fcking Obama (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: The advertising and marketing industry can leverage the trend of humorous political parodies to create attention-grabbing campaigns that resonate with consumers. - [Political Parody Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-hillary-clinton-spoof): Axe's Hillary Clinton Spoof (Category: Social Good) Implication: Personal care product brands can leverage comedy advertising to connect with consumers and differentiate themselves in the market. - [Political Spoofs as a Protest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillary-clinton-for-sunsilk): Hillary Clinton for Sunsilk (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Opportunities to explore new marketing strategies that are more authentic and less gimmicky. - [Remixing Presidential Candidates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presidential-candidates-john-mccains-fails-the-test): John McCain Fails The Test (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with creators to produce engaging and shareable political content. ## 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)