# Mirthfully Melodramatic Music Videos Comedians Take Over Mumford and Sons' 'Hopeless Wanderer' By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-08-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hopeless-wanderer References: [policymic](http://www.policymic.com/articles/58157/mumford-sons-just-dropped-the-funniest-music-video-of-the-year) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rId6PKlDXeU) Take a classic Mumford and Sons hit like 'Hopeless Wanderer' and allow comedy actors Jason Bateman, Ed Helms, Will Forte and Jason Sudeikis to act in the music video and you have one [hilariously over dramatic performance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-fight-whiskey-ad). Dressed much the same way we would expect the Mumford and Sons band members to dress, with a little extra facial hair, the guys truly get into character. Going over the top with their acting and pretending to play banjos and accordions, they let their emotions towards the song express themselves through passionate embraces and tears of joy. Showing that they don't take themselves too seriously, the band members of Mumford and Sons got their hit 'Hopeless Wanderer' around five million views on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-mobile-mintfomercial) in under two weeks with this [viral music video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-you-more). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Comedy Music Videos:** Comedians are taking over music videos to deliver hilarious content and drive engagement for musicians. - **Over-the-top Performance Art:** Artists are pushing the boundaries to deliver emotional performances that capture attention and create shared experiences with audiences. - **Collaboration Marketing:** Brands are partnering with unexpected collaborators to deliver unique and memorable content that drives engagement with audiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music:** Musicians can partner with comedians and other creators to drive engagement through unconventional and hilarious music videos. - **Performance Art:** Performers of all kinds can collaborate with other creators to deliver original and emotional performances that capture attention and create shared experiences with audiences. - **Branding and Advertising:** Brands can partner with unexpected collaborators for innovative and memorable content that drives engagement with audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Menswear Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse.md) - [Amusing Work Platform Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monday-platform.md) - [Comedic Christmas Parodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinfell-ad.md) - [Intense Elemental-Inspired Sportswear Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-for-whatever-ad.md) - [Mini Musical Productivity Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-big-meeting.md) - [Musical Milk Substitute Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-ad.md) - [Lighthearted Football Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-stages-of-defeat.md) - [Personalized Video Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-cards.md) - [Nostalgic Long-Form Infomercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-mobile-mintfomercial.md)