# Viral French Cycling Spoofs The Faux Tour De France is Some Kind of Funny By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-12-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faux-tour-de-france References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOur8qXvpnk) & [nimportequi](http://www.nimportequi.com) I love a good [practical joke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fight-teeth), as does French comedian Remi Gaillard, so when he took it upon himself to create a faux Tour de France, everyone knew it was only going to end in hilarity. Capturing unsuspecting cyclists who are biking up one of France’s most daunting climbs the faux Tour de France greets them with a welcome like that of a winning competitor, complete with cameras, crowd, trophy, and a reporter asking them how they feel. What else do you expect from the guy who did the [Bat Video](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remy-gaillard-halloween-prank)? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Faux Sports Events:** Creating faux versions of popular sports events or games for entertainment purposes can provide a unique and memorable experience for participants and viewers alike. - **Practical Joke Marketing:** Incorporating practical jokes or pranks into marketing campaigns can create buzz, increase brand awareness and engage with potential customers in a creative way. - **Immersive Fan Experiences:** Providing fans with immersive experiences and interactions with their favorite sports or entertainment events can foster greater brand loyalty and encourage repeat engagement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports and Entertainment:** Creating faux versions of popular sports events and incorporating practical jokes into marketing campaigns can disrupt the sports and entertainment industry by offering unique and memorable experiences for viewers and participants. - **Tourism:** Developing faux versions of popular events like the faux Tour de France can attract tourists seeking unconventional, entertaining experiences while also promoting the local culture and traditions. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Incorporating practical jokes and pranks into advertising and marketing campaigns can create viral moments and increase brand awareness, potentially disrupting the advertising industry by challenging traditional marketing approaches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comedic Christmas Parodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinfell-ad.md) - [France-Themed Wine Tastings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/france-themed-wine-tasting.md) - [Cycling Race Travel Itineraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ef-adventures1.md) - [Comedic Cologne Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-fragrance-tech.md) - [Clock-Shaped Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-installation.md) - [Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innocean-berlin.md) - [Limited-Edition Indoor Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tour-de-france-indoor-bike.md) - [Comedic Limited-Time Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fake-burger-1.md) - [Playful Language App Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duolingo-on-ice.md)