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# Wall Street Pranks
Jokers Make Light of Bankruptcy on CNN

By Cowbag | Published 2008-09-17 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bank-of-america-aig-washington-mutal
References: [uk.youtube](http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ERtDaAtkvhQ)

As a rule, I steer clear of bankers and insurance agents, so if you're affiliated with [Bank of America](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transaction-search), AIG or Washington Mutual, I'm not interested, *but*, this film is actually really funny. During a Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy report on CNN, two men are seen making out as part of cheeky [Howard Stern prank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eight-oclock-coffee).

I am not sure if it is funnier that millions see the two getting it on, or that the news reader has a total lack of humor.

While we're on the topic, there was a bank closure yesterday in the UK and we had to deal with male bankers "comforting" female colleagues in a totally inappropriate manner. Well, I guess in all fairness, they'll miss out on their chance to hit on those women at the [Christmas party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinfell-ad), so good for them for trying.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.5/10
- Popularity: 64% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Bank Closures:** The trend of bank closures is disrupting the financial industry and creating opportunities for innovative solutions for better financial stability.
- **Pranks in Media Coverage:** The trend of pranks in media coverage is creating opportunities for humor and entertainment in news reporting, challenging traditional serious formats.
- **Inappropriate Workplace Behavior:** The trend of inappropriate workplace behavior is highlighting the need for better policies and training programs to create a safe and respectful working environment.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Financial Services:** The financial services industry can capitalize on the trend of bank closures by developing innovative solutions to prevent future closures or to better manage financial crises.
- **Media and Entertainment:** The media and entertainment industry can leverage the trend of pranks in media coverage to attract more viewers and engage audiences through entertaining and unconventional news formats.
- **Human Resources:** The human resources industry can address the trend of inappropriate workplace behavior by providing companies with effective training programs and implementing stricter policies to ensure a safe and inclusive work environment.

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