# Spillage Spoofs 'BP Spills Coffee' Mocks Failed Oil Spill Control By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-06-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bp-spills-coffee References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/eduardoleon/bp-spills-coffee-ga9/) The '[BP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bp-and-fritolay-north-america) Spills Coffee' mocks failed oil spill control in the most intelligent and creative way. BP office workers accidentally spill [coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-coffee-caf) on their conference room table. Laptops, fish and a map of Louisiana are at stake. Their attempts to fix the problem include attempting to block it from spreading by using garbage and hair. Sound familiar? The best part of this [spoof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fight-teeth) is what the office workers are saying including "Don't worry, it is a very small spill on a very big table." The 'BP Spills Coffee' video mocks failed oil spill control well and is a good laugh about a serious situation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mocking Failed Control:** Taking a humorous approach to highlight the failure of control measures in serious situations. - **Creative Spoofs:** Using creativity and intelligence to create spoofs that convey important messages. - **Spreading Awareness Through Comedy:** Using comedy as a means to raise awareness about critical issues. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Environmental Conservation:** Exploring disruptive innovations aimed at improving oil spill control measures and preventing environmental damage. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Leveraging creative spoofs as a marketing and advertising strategy to engage and educate audiences. - **Film and Entertainment:** Utilizing comedy and satire to raise awareness about important social and environmental issues through videos and online content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee-Themed April Fool's News](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eight-oclock-coffee.md) - [Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innocean-berlin.md) - [Brighton Retail Launch Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-brighton.md) - [Comical Love-Inspired Food Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-loveinspired-ads.md) - [Spoof Sci-Fi Beer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-x-rebel-moon.md) - [Spoof Sparkling Water Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-of-art.md) - [Condiment Spill Insurance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketchup-insurance.md) - [Playful Pet Accident Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dont-worry-you-can-afford-it.md) - [Pirate-Inspired Business Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/run-a-tighter-ship.md)