# Star Wars Dance-Offs Darth Vader & Stormtroopers Rock Out to MC Hammer By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darth-vader-stormtroopers-mc-hammer References: [twitter](http://twitter.com/jeremywright/status/2600584355) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIRQf0S3oD0) This video of Darth Vader and the Stormtroopers dancing to MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This" proves that, contrary to what you may have heard, the Dark Lord can dance. The video of Darth Vader and the Stormtroopers rocking out to MC Hammer is making the rounds on Twitter this morning after MC Hammer himself posted the video, which took place at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park as a part of "[Star Wars Weekends](http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/hollywood-studios/special-events/star-wars-weekend/)." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 52% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Character Dance Performances:** There is an opportunity for theme parks to offer more character dance performances as a way to attract and entertain guests. - **Social Media Promotion:** Theme parks and event organizers can take advantage of social media platforms to promote live events and boost engagement with their audience. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Brands can leverage nostalgia marketing to draw in fans of classic and iconic franchises like Star Wars by featuring beloved characters in fun and unexpected ways. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Theme Parks:** Theme parks can incorporate more character dance performances as a new way to entertain guests and attract more visitors to their parks. - **Social Media Marketing:** Social media marketing industry can offer services to theme parks and event organizers to promote live events on various social media platforms to reach potential customers and increase audience engagement. - **Entertainment Industry:** Entertainment companies can create more marketing campaigns with a nostalgic approach to feature beloved characters in newer contexts, to draw in fans and also attract new customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Movie-Inspired Digi-Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tamagotchi.md) - [Sci-Fi Game Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-fortnite.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Mindfulness Animation Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-mindfulness-movement.md) - [Chrome-Colored Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-1.md) - [Motion-Activated Sci-Fi Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-2.md) - [Empire-Themed Battle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-hunters.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md)