# Cringing Crowdtography Holy Taco Shows Flying Bats, Chairs, Beer, Balls & Bulls By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cringing-crowds-holy-taco References: [holytaco](http://www.holytaco.com/sht-flying-crowds) This series of photos posted to HolyTaco.com is probably where the term “LOL” originated. The title of this entry is 'S&#t Flying into Crowds' and it isn't a misleading one. It features various objects--whether they be bats, chairs, [beer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obstructed-brews), [balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-on-shots) or bulls--being hurled into a populated stadium and the cringing faces people make when they think they are about to be smacked in the face. It doesn't get any better than this. **Implications** - Consumers today will likely invest in a business or company that portrays itself in [humorous ways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-energy). Such qualities are perceived as highly approachable and businesses should strive to ensure that their clients feel comfortable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Humorous Marketing:** Businesses should utilize humor to make their brand more approachable and increase consumer investment. - **Crowd Safety Technologies:** The potential for serious injury in crowded events creates an opportunity for technology to promote and enhance safety measures in these settings. - **Virtual Reality Spectator Sports:** As fans become more wary of the danger in attending live events, the implementation of virtual reality technology may lead to a new, safer way of spectating sports. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Marketing:** Marketing firms can assist companies in incorporating humor into their branding strategies. - **Safety:** Safety technology companies can develop and market products for improving crowd safety at live events. - **Sports:** Sports teams and broadcasters can collaborate on the implementation of virtual reality technology to provide fans with a safer way of attending live events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Losers-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/league-losers.md) - [Quirky Spoof Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fight-teeth.md) - [Glitchy Beer Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-edition-beer-can.md) - [Humorous Fun-Forward Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/six-flags.md) - [Fan-Focused Hockey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-espn-chirpline.md) - [Viral Face Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazyface.md) - [Humorous Holiday Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-host-collection.md) - [Creative Frustration Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client.md) - [Novelty Polling Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funnypoll.md)