# Terrifying T-Rex Attack Pranks This Roaring Dinosaur Scares Pedestrians on the Street By Jonathon Brown | Published 2012-12-12 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-prank References: [youtu.be](http://youtu.be/WSqcdQWxgOY) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/romanatwood) With every victim of this dinosaur prank, there is a split second when they suspend all rational thinking and actually believe dinosaurs have come back in some sort of [Jurassic Park](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-jurassic-world-rebirth) version of our world. The dinosaur prank is a product of the [Roman Atwood YouTube channel](http://www.youtube.com/romanatwood) and features a giant T-Rex hiding behind bushes and in parking lots preparing to scare unsuspecting victims. In the beginning of the dinosaur prank, the T-Rex is hidden behind a row of cars before he jumps out at a group of people walking down the street. The people jump back and some even raise their fists as if punching a dinosaur would actually save them. However, this is one prank that is short lived because most victims realize very quickly how ridiculous they look and snap out of it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Prankvertising:** Businesses can explore opportunities to incorporate pranks into their advertising campaigns to create viral sensations and engage consumers. - **Augmented Reality Pranks:** Developers can create immersive experiences by using augmented reality technology to incorporate virtual dinosaurs into real-world environments for pranks. - **Fear-based Marketing:** Brands can tap into the fear factor to create memorable marketing campaigns that generate buzz and emotional connections with consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can leverage the popularity of pranks to create captivating content and attract a larger audience. - **Advertising:** Advertising agencies can explore unique and unconventional ways to incorporate pranks into their campaigns to create memorable brand experiences. - **Technology:** Tech companies can develop innovative tools and technologies, such as augmented reality apps, to enhance the pranking experience and create new opportunities for engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero-Themed Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/web-chompin-spider-rex.md) - [Interactive Fossil-Inspired Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-dinosaur-costume.md) - [Dinosaur Intricate Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossils-tyrannosaurus-rex.md) - [Collectible Dinosaur Desk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrome-dino.md) - [Dinosaur Fossil Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dinosaur-fossils-trex-skull.md) - [Dinosaur Convention Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convention-crasher.md) - [Digital Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-jurassic-world.md) - [Dinosaur-Themed Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossils-triceratops-skull.md) - [Offline Game-Inspired Brick Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-dangerous.md)