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# First-Person Action Videos
This Action Packed Biting Elbows Video is a Violent Freerunning Delight

By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-03-20 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biting-elbows
References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/insane-office-escape-2-a-secret-agent-parkour-music-video-made-in-the-style-of-first-person-shooter/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Rgox84KE7iY)

Fair warning, don't let the kiddies watching this bone-crunching, ultra-violent [first-person parkour video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindseye-game) from Biting Elbows.

The official [music video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-you-more) for Biting Elbows' 'Bad Motherf*****' is shot entirely from the point of view of a suit-clad anti-hero. Intense action ensues as a comrade is shot in the head in the first 20 seconds of the video. A daring office escape ensues as the protagonist of the video fights off dogs, hits men and explosions on rooftops and street level.

The main objective seems to be that the protagonist is trying to track down an advanced teleportation device, which creates some mind-blowing effects in the second half of the video. The video is actually a sequel to Biting Elbows' original 'Insane Office Escape.' The video was directed by band member Ilya Naishuller.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.6/10
- Popularity: 8% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **First-person Action Videos:** Opportunity for businesses to create immersive and thrilling first-person video content.
- **Violent Freerunning:** Potential for businesses to explore violent freerunning as a unique and adrenaline-pumping entertainment genre.
- **Advancements in Point-of-view Filming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to develop new techniques and technologies for capturing point-of-view videos.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Music:** Music industry can capitalize on creating innovative first-person action music videos to engage audiences.
- **Film and Entertainment:** Film and entertainment industry can explore the potential of violent freerunning as a new genre for action-packed movies and TV shows.
- **Camera and Filming Equipment:** Opportunity for camera and filming equipment manufacturers to develop specialized devices and accessories for capturing immersive point-of-view footage.

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