# Apocalyptic Prediction Portraits BuzzFeed New York Hurricane Irene Photos Lighten a Dark Cloud By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-08-28 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzfeed-new-york-hurricane-irene References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/25/hurricane-irene-new-york-_n_936234.html) & [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/20-photos-of-what-new-york-city-will-look-like-on) Don't panic just yet -- these [BuzzFeed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzfeed-island) New York Hurricane Irene photographs are simply screenshots from various films that have the Big [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prank-pack) under water. Appropriately captioned "20 Photos Of What New York City Is Going To Look Like On Sunday," the photos are a humorous play on the [widespread panic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/election-escape) surround the potential natural disaster which has been the topic of mass media frenzy as of late. With one of the many films that inspired these photos being "The Day After Tomorrow," one can see how these photos are intended to make light of the publically held fear and concern surrounding Irene. **Implications** - The media is often scrutinized for exercising bias and capitalizing on widespread fear to cater to personal agendas. Current events such as natural disasters, mass crimes and international conflict are often exaggerated to stretch the communal sense of fear and togetherness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [World News](https://www.trendhunter.com/worldnews) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Apocalyptic Film Parodies:** By humorously depicting real-life natural disasters, opportunities arise to create parody films and merchandise. - **Media Sensationalism:** As the public becomes increasingly aware of media manipulation, there is a growing need for alternative news sources that prioritize accuracy over sensationalism. - **Emergency Preparedness Humor:** Incorporating humor into emergency preparedness campaigns can help to alleviate anxiety and promote positive action. ### Who This Affects Most - **Film and Entertainment:** The film industry can leverage apocalyptic scenarios for humor, promoting films, merchandise, and events. - **Journalism and News Media:** There is an increasing need for accurate and unbiased news sources that prioritize factual reporting over sensationalism. - **Public Safety and Emergency Management:** Incorporating humor into emergency preparedness campaigns can result in increased awareness and more positive responses to emergency situations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-universe.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Fun-Centered Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzfeed-island.md) - [Pet Disaster Plan Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-disaster-plan.md) - [Creative Online Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bf-island.md) - [Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-futures.md) - [Interactive Weather Forecasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brzzy.md) - [Unexpectedly-Amusing Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-misfortune-cookies.md) - [Anxiety-Alleviating Election Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/election-escape.md)