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# Fanny Photocopiers
iBum Gives You a Nice Pic of Your Derriere

By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-15 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibum-photocopy
References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5313595/ibum-photocopying-chair-because-the-ass-is-the-window-of-the-soul) & [tomomisayuda](http://www.tomomisayuda.com/work/final/1/final.html)

The office prank of photocopying ones butt is as classic as slipping on a banana peel. So, is is quite fitting that a [special chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-spinecare) has been made to photocopy the fanny.

The iBum uses motion sensors to identify when a prank must commence. When your unsuspecting friend sits down, the iBum kicks into action and gives you a [nice picture of their derriere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-to-caricature-pictures).

The upside to this prank for all of your victims is that it leaves there bottom with that [fresh warm photocopied feeling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-scribe)! Oh, make sure to start a scrapbook - it'll great for parties.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.6/10
- Popularity: 35% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Motion-sensing Pranks:** Opportunity for developing motion-sensing technology to create innovative pranks and practical jokes.
- **Novelty Chairs:** Potential for designing chairs with unique features for amusement and entertainment purposes.
- **Unconventional Office Supplies:** Opportunity to create unconventional office supplies that bring humor and fun into the workplace.

### Where This Applies

- **Technology:** Technology industry can explore the development and application of motion-sensing technology for pranks and entertainment purposes.
- **Furniture:** Furniture industry can create novel chairs with unique features and functionalities aimed at bringing amusement and entertainment to users.
- **Office Supplies:** Office supplies industry can innovate and offer unconventional products that add humor and fun to the office environment.

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