# Virus-Inducing Computer Pranks Get a Computer Virus and an Early Weekend with the Happy Hour Virus By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-11-16 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-a-computer-virus References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/get-out-of-work-early-with-this-handy-happy-hour-virus-1464426190) & [onthemedia.org](http://www.onthemedia.org/story/fake-virus/) Normally when you get a computer virus, it can cause sweaty palms and freak-outs about lost data and the money you'll have to put in to wipe you system clean. But the 'Happy Hour Virus' is one that most people probably wouldn't mind putting on their computers, especially since it has the potential to help end your work day early. After visiting the [single serving site](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boring-button) for the 'Happy Hour Virus,' users can choose three ways to make it seem like their computer is on the fritz: the 'Kernal Panic,' 'Broken Monitor,' or the ever-dreaded 'Blue Screen of Death.' The funny site was created by Ad agency TDA Boulder and it wittily promotes a [work-life balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-workflows) and directs users to its [careers page](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jobstacle-course). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Pranks](https://www.trendhunter.com/pranks) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Computer Pranks:** Opportunity for creating fun and harmless computer pranks to entertain users. - **Work-life Balance:** Opportunity for developing innovative solutions that promote work-life balance for employees. - **Single Serving Sites:** Opportunity for creating more single serving sites that offer unique and engaging experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing new computer pranks and software solutions. - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating witty and engaging promotional campaigns. - **Human Resources:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in crafting work-life balance initiatives and tools for employees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customized Out-of-Office AI Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-fridays-ai-assistant.md) - [Creative Frustration Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client.md) - [Anti-Burnout Beer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antiburnout.md) - [Novelty Polling Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funnypoll.md) - [Seltzer Happy Hour Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/134-happy-hours-program.md) - [Always-Active Mouse Jigglers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaydeer-mechanical-mouse-jiggler.md) - [Interactive Prank Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scratch-reveal.md) - [Work-Ditching Video Game Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-your-boss.md) - [Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innocean-berlin.md)