# Social Media Scorn Unrestrained mockery of social networking. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Nov 11, 2011 | Category: [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/pop-culture-and-internet-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/social-media-scorn ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Social Media Scorn trend? **Social Media Scorn:** When SMS texts grew in popularity, so did sites dedicated to mocking those messages—for example, ‘Texts From Last Night.’ It only follows that social media would get the same treatment. Numerous sites are now centered on uncovering embarrassing status updates and Tweets, as well as poking fun at social media in general. Today’s consumers tend to show their contempt quickly, meaning nothing is ever off limits to insult. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 20 to Sep 8, 2011 - Published: Nov 11, 2011 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Social Media Scorn trend ### Social Media Mocking The rise of social media mocking with blogs, videos, and collections of tweets provides a way for consumers to express disdain for certain content while also creating humorous opportunities for aspiring comedians and content curators. ### Humorous Social Tweet Collections Websites that focus on collecting, highlighting, and ridiculing humorous tweets from social media platforms hold potential for content curation, audience engagement, and community building opportunities. ### Illustrated Social Media Posts Social media illustrations represent a new visual language and art form that inspires creativity and collaboration between writers, illustrators, and social media users while also providing marketers and businesses with opportunities to visually enhance their content strategy. ## What the Social Media Scorn trend means for industry ### For Entertainment Industry With the rise of social media mocking and humorous tweet collections, the entertainment industry could explore new opportunities by leveraging these trends through the mediums of television, film, and social media. ### For Marketing Industry Illustrated social media posts present an opportunity for the marketing industry to visually engage with audiences on social media, social networks, and digital platforms through creative and humorous content that captures consumers' attention and emotions. ### For Publishing Industry Humorous social tweet collections offer the publishing industry an opportunity to showcase clever and humorous content, curate user-generated content, and create books, articles, and blogs that resonate with consumers on a personal and emotional level. ## Trend signals for Social Media Scorn Trend score 5.5 out of 10, from popularity 78%, activity 79%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 78% - Activity: 79% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Social Media Scorn trend 5 featured examples from Apr 20 to Sep 8, 2011. - [Laughable Ludicrous Tweet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumbest-tweets-ever-tumblr): The ‘Dumbest Tweets Ever' Tumblr is Hilarious (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Disruptive opportunity to develop a new social media platform that capitalizes on the entertainment value of funny typos and slip-ups. - [Annoying Classmate Tweets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friend-from-high-school-twitter): The 'Your Friend From High School' Twitter Account is Hilarious (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: The social media industry can leverage the success of satirical accounts to create new forms of playful engagement with users. - [Sassy Social Update Sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-tweet-of-the-day): The HelloGiggles 'Illustrated Tweet of the Day' Series (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Social media marketing companies can leverage the trend of illustrating humorous social media posts to capture the audience's attention, resulting in higher engagement rates and c… - [Social Media Mocking Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offline-social-network): The Offline Social Network Video Pokes Fun at Facebook (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Opportunity for comedians and entertainment production companies to create humorous content that targets social media users and their interactions. - [Parent-Mocking Blogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stfu-parents): The STFU Parents Tumblr Lets You Express Your Frustration (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities for social media platforms that cater to specific audiences and foster a sense of community. ## 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)