# Beer Pong Dunking Because Beer Pong Wasn't Extreme Enough By Derek Cohen | Published 2010-02-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-pong-dunking References: [funnyordie](http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/85dd8b4354/the-best-beer-pong-dunk-fails?rel=player) Have you ever wished that your favorite sport of beer pong could share some of the hang time found in [basketball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athletic-brewing-company1)? No? Well too bad because [beer pong dunking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roulette-ipa-pack) has arrived and it's the only way real men finish epic games of drinking glory. Worried about possible injuries? You should be. It's not a proper beer pong dunk unless it ends in several bruised ribs and a severely destroyed tabletop. **Implications** - This extreme drinking sport is the result one-upmanship being taken to its logical conclusion. If you have always wanted to be a [WWF wrestler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wwe-and-seagrams-escapes), this is your opportunity to do so with friends. Check you have medical coverage before leaping into the beer-soaked oblivion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Extreme Drinking Sports:** Beer pong dunking represents the next level of extreme drinking sports, combining athleticism and party games for a unique experience. - **One-upmanship:** Beer pong dunking is the epitome of one-upmanship, pushing the boundaries of traditional drinking games and taking them to new levels of intensity. - **Risk-taking Entertainment:** Beer pong dunking offers a thrilling form of entertainment for those seeking an adrenaline rush, inviting players to take risks for a memorable experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can capitalize on beer pong dunking by offering specialized venues or events catering to extreme drinking sports enthusiasts. - **Event Planning:** Event planning professionals can incorporate beer pong dunking into their offerings, providing unique and exciting drinking experiences for party-goers. - **Insurance:** The insurance industry can explore opportunities to provide coverage specifically tailored to extreme drinking sports like beer pong dunking, addressing the potential risks and ensuring adequate protection for participants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vertical Drinking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-pong.md) - [Outdoor Waterslide Drinking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-do-you-meme-slip-sip-flip.md) - [Next-Gen Drinking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almost-friday.md) - [Hybrid Backyard Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-game.md) - [Beer Insurance Policies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinecare.md) - [Basketball Cocktail Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-blue-buzzballz.md) - [Humorous Cocktail-Inspired Pull Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzballz-pool.md) - [Hybrid Party Game Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiburon-tables.md) - [Alcohol-Centered Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-board-crawl.md)