# Funny Flight Safety Animations Virgin America Uses Humor in Pre-Flight Video By Camster M | Published 2007-12-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airline-humor-safety-video References: [adgabber](http://www.adgabber.com/video/video/show?id=546804:Video:53602) If you're like most frequent flyers, you probably doze off during the [pre-flight safety video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-safety-manuals), or even more likely, ignore it altogether. Sure, there isn't a lot of room for humor when you're explaining the use of oxygen masks and assuring passengers of the unlikelihood of a water landing. But where does it say that pre-flight videos have to be boring? Leave it to Virgin America, working with Anomoly, to bend all the rules. There's both humor and wit worked into this [great little piece of animation](http://www.adgabber.com/video/video/show?id=546804%3AVideo%3A53602), resulting in a bit of pre-flight entertainment that's guaranteed to keep those wandering eyes riveted to the cabin screen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Humorous Flight Safety Videos:** The trend of using humor in flight safety videos creates an opportunity for airlines to engage passengers and increase their attention to safety instructions. - **Entertaining Pre-flight Animations:** The trend of incorporating entertaining animations in pre-flight videos allows airlines to capture passengers' attention and make the experience more enjoyable. - **Creative Approaches to Safety Instructions:** The trend of taking a creative approach to safety instructions presents an opportunity for airlines to differentiate themselves and leave a lasting impression on passengers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Airlines:** Airlines can leverage the trend of using humor in flight safety videos to enhance the passenger experience and improve safety awareness. - **Animation Studios:** Animation studios can explore the demand for entertaining pre-flight animations by partnering with airlines to create engaging safety videos. - **Advertising Agencies:** Advertising agencies can capitalize on the trend of creative approaches to safety instructions by helping airlines develop unique and memorable pre-flight videos. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Telenovela-Inspired Safety Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philippine-airlines.md) - [Playful Alcohol Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aviation-gin-commercial.md) - [Humorous Playful Airline Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-blocker.md) - [THC-Infused Inflight Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thc-infused-sodas.md) - [Inclusive Assistance-First Airline Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-sign-language.md) - [Comedic Cruise Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-different-out-here.md) - [Airline Highlight Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-airlines-more-fly.md) - [Stylish Airport Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clubhouse.md) - [Kid-Focused Airline Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-vip.md)