# Cross-Boarder Comparative Vlogs McFly Questions Black Friday Violence From a Canadian Perspective By Jonathon Brown | Published 2012-11-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-friday-violence References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYjt30NFhtE&feature=share&list=UUSUxR0ikR_obQWetir9LOKg) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/user/ThatdudeMCFLY) With Black Friday violence an unfortunate reality in the US each year, Canadian comedian and actor Marlon Palmer aka 'That Dude McFly,' questions the shopping holiday from a Canadian point of view. Known best for his comedic viral social commentary "Shit Jamaican People Say" and "Shit Toronto People Say," That Dude McFly orchestrates this distinctly Canadian take on the American holiday. He explains that in Canada, [Boxing Day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-and-snow-black-friday) is the "holy grail of shopping days." He doesn't understand Black Friday violence like last year when a man was shot while in line for a new pair of Jordan sneakers. He also wonders if all the running around and trampling is worth it. "There's one thing I do know, you Americans are crazy," declares McFly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cross-boarder Comparative Vlogs:** Opportunity for creators to explore different cultural perspectives and experiences in a comedic and informative way. - **Holiday Shopping Alternatives:** Opportunity for retailers to explore and promote alternative holiday shopping events and experiences like Canada's Boxing Day. - **Shopping Safety Measures:** Opportunity for retailers to prioritize safety measures and educate consumers on how to shop safely during holiday sales events. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** Creators and comedians can capture audiences by providing comedic, informative, and interesting perspectives on cross-border cultural differences. - **Retail:** Retailers need to explore alternative shopping experiences and prioritize safety measures for consumers during holiday sales events. - **Tourism:** Opportunity to explore and promote holiday shopping experiences in different countries to attract tourists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Activity Planner Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-time-for-sports.md) - [Month-Long Holiday Shopping Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-black-friday-deals-for-days.md) - [Reverse Black Friday Sales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cards-against-humanity-pays-you.md) - [Black Friday Macaroni Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-mac-friday.md) - [Furniture Brand Green Friday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-friday-campaign.md) - [Anti-Black Friday Chocolate Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fatso-black-friday-campaign.md) - [Week-Long Holiday Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meijer-black-friday-week.md) - [Deeply Discounted TV Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1-tv.md) - [Customer-Driven Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-holiday-campaign.md)