# Dry Humor Standoffs The 'Between Two Ferns' Interview Pits Steve Carell against Zach Galifianakis By Allison Love | Published 2010-07-30 | Updated 2010-08-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/between-two-ferns References: [funnyordie](http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/ed36fa1ab6/between-two-ferns-with-zach-galifianakis-steve-carell) & [funnyordie](http://www.funnyordie.com/zachgalifianakis) This hilarious [comedic interview](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progressives-dr-rick) with Zach Galifianakis and Steve Carell as a part of the series 'Between two Ferns' pits the two comedy actors against each other in a [battle of humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zinger). In 'Between Two Ferns,' Zach Galifianakis is notorious for hassling his guests, and this video is no exception. Steve Carell refuses to take these jabs lying down and insults Zach Galifianakis until he begins to cry. Describing the event is far less entertaining then watching it for yourself, which can't get any more hilarious than with these two actors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Comedic Interviews:** Opportunity for businesses to create unique and entertaining interviews that showcase their brand's sense of humor. - **Celebrity Standoffs:** Opportunity for businesses to create marketing campaigns that pit celebrities against each other in humorous battles. - **Dry Humor:** Opportunity for businesses to incorporate dry humor into their advertising and marketing strategies for a unique and memorable approach. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for the entertainment industry to create new and innovative shows that feature comedic interviews and celebrity standoffs. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity for marketing and advertising agencies to create humorous campaigns that feature celebrity standoffs to increase brand awareness and engagement. - **Social Media:** Opportunity for social media platforms and influencers to create humorous videos and interviews that showcase their personality and sense of humor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sweat-Themed Comedy Specials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-comedy-special.md) - [Hilarious Mixed Nuts Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantersallorone-debate.md) - [Comedic Mascot Roasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-day-commercial.md) - [Comedian-Backed Razor Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-easyrinse-razor.md) - [Humorous Menswear Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse.md) - [Humorous Snack Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritz-salty-club.md) - [Social-First Snack Comedies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzelized.md) - [Comprehensive Humor-Based Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humor-based-toolkits.md) - [Branded Short Talk Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progressives-dr-rick.md)