# Current Tech Comics The Collegehumor Classic Nightmares Strip Pokes Fun at Today By Jordy E | Published 2013-03-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collegehumor-classic-nightmares References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5992020/our-old-classic-fears-translated-into-modern-technology-nightmares) & [collegehumor](http://www.collegehumor.com) The CollegeHumor Classic Nightmares and Their Modern Equivalents comic strip pokes fun at the current problems of younger generations. The images do a comparison between dilemmas of the past versus those of today, drawing both parallels and differences between the two. Present in this series are pictures of death paired with references to [the internet crashing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/before-the-internet). These digitally-minded depictions speak to a wealth of issues that have come with the advent of technology, prompting many to dread sending [text messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-miffy) or losing followers on online social media forums. And while the dilemmas may in fact be real for many, CollegeHumor has delivered them in a [humorous manner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-satire-news), making light of the situations that occur all too often. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Humorous Depictions:** Opportunity to create humorous content that pokes fun at current problems faced by younger generations. - **Technological Dilemmas:** Opportunity to address and find solutions for the numerous issues that arise with the advent of technology. - **Comparison Between Past and Present:** Opportunity to showcase the parallels and differences between dilemmas faced in the past versus those faced today. ### Who This Affects Most - **Comedy Entertainment:** Opportunity for comedy platforms to produce content that satirically highlights current issues faced by younger generations. - **Technology Solutions:** Opportunity for tech companies to develop innovative solutions to address the technological dilemmas portrayed in the comic strip. - **Historical Analysis:** Opportunity for researchers and historians to study and analyze the changing nature of dilemmas over time, drawing comparisons between past and present. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Internet Humor News](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-daily-snoo.md) - [Art-Tech Zine Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentynine-zine.md) - [Horrific Beer-Themed Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-beer.md) - [Simple Joke Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dad-jokes1.md) - [Gen Z-Coded Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-chronically-online.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Nightmarish Mobile Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellphone-bill.md) - [Personalized Comic Book Creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamcanvas.md)