# Comic Olympic Volunteer Videos The 'Happiest Olympic Worker' Video Goes Viral with Dry Humor By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-07-31 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happiest-olympic-worker References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/07/29/happiest-olympic-worker-video_n_1717639.html?utm_hp_ref=canada) & [youtu.be](http://youtu.be/UcmoRy444MY) I'm sure that the large crop of volunteers for the [London 2012 Olympics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-games-chrome-extension) are happy to be there, but could this be the happiest Olympic worker of them all? Tasked with directing people into the stadium for the opening ceremonies (surely, an exciting job,) this volunteer takes her responsibilities to the next level by entertaining crowds with her dry [deadpan humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moist-humor). As she speaks to a sparse crowd and asks, "who's excited?," only a single "woo" responds. This sparks the volunteer's hilarious deadpan rant. The woman is so funny that whispers from the crowd can be heard saying, "She should be a [stand-up comedian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinfell-ad)." The video has gone viral quite quickly, getting more than 200,000 views since it was tweeted by @ollygourley on Friday. This is certainly an unconventional, but appreciated way to get into the Olympic spirit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Volunteer Engagement:** Opportunities for volunteers at large-scale events like the Olympics to entertain and engage with crowds, creating a memorable experience. - **Viral Content:** The rapid spread of humorous videos on social media platforms, allowing for unexpected fame and increased visibility. - **Dry Humor:** The popularity of deadpan comedy in online videos, showcasing the appeal of subtle and understated humor. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Event Management:** Incorporating unique and entertaining acts with volunteers to enhance the overall event experience and engage attendees. - **Digital Marketing:** Utilizing viral content strategies to increase brand exposure and reach a wider audience through humorous and shareable videos. - **Entertainment:** Exploring the market for dry humor comedy acts and creating opportunities for budding stand-up comedians in the digital realm. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Driven Video Generation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-generation-platform.md) - [Humorous Fun-Forward Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/six-flags.md) - [Athlete-Centric Bingo Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-your-bingo-moment.md) - [Interactive Job-Centric Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coolest-job-on-earth.md) - [Comprehensive Humor-Based Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humor-based-toolkits.md) - [Amusing Work Platform Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monday-platform.md) - [Humanoid Robot Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-robot-olympics.md) - [Fan-Focused Hockey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-espn-chirpline.md) - [Humorous Drink Cart Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titos-spokescart.md)