# Scientific Theorist Action Films The Dana Carvey 'Darwin' Spoof is Historically Hilarious By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-05-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dana-carvey-darwin-spoof References: [funnyordie](http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/c550e56ad4/dana-carvey-s-darwin) The Dana Carvey 'Darwin' spoof is a fantastic combination of hilarity and history. Shot for Dana Carvey and Spike Feresten's show 'Spoof,' 'Darwin' is a funny, partially accurate history lesson. [Charles Darwin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-x-charles-darwin-foundation) was the scientific theorist who introduced the world to [natural selection and evolution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-evolution-of-stem). With lines like, "Finally, a knee to his origin of species," and "Naturally, I select you," the Dana Carvey [Darwin spoof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-of-art) is one that will make you literally laugh out loud. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Scientific Theorist Action Films:** The trend of creating action films that humorously portray famous scientific theorists, such as the Dana Carvey 'Darwin' spoof, presents opportunities for entertainment companies to blend education with comedy. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can capitalize on the trend of creating scientific theorist action films by producing and promoting movies that cater to both educational and comedic interests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Garden Green Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-cocktail.md) - [Scientific Time Narratives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deeptime-science-explorer.md) - [Skate-Ready Basketball Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darwin-low.md) - [Low-Top 90s-Themed Co-Branded Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-darwin.md) - [Branded Short Talk Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progressives-dr-rick.md) - [Comedic Villain EV Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gm-dr-evil.md) - [History-Centric Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-ontario-museum.md) - [Bizarre Transformative Comedy Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-nugget-trailer.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md)