# Extraterrestrial Inaugural Celebrations UFO Spotted Flying Past the Washington Monument By Alex Covert | Published 2009-01-24 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inaugural-space-visitors-ufo-over-dc References: [foxnews](http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,482427,00.html) UFO inauguration and Obama UFO are two search terms that are setting the Internet on fire. The Web is all abuzz with rumors of a UFO flying over Washington D.C. during President Obama's inauguration. The source of this buzz is a video showing a cylindrical object shooting past the Washington Monument. There was supposed to be no air traffic that day. Believe! **Implications** - The idea of life in space has never ceased to intrigue consumers. Through film, [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yes-bueno) has explored the genre of sci-fi to provide consumers with an idea of who and what may occupy planets outside of earth. This has inspired many brands to put their own creative spin on extraterrestrial and space-inspired products that are out of this world for consumers with big imaginations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Extraterrestrial-inspired Products:** Brands can capitalize on the fascination with life in space by creating unique and innovative products inspired by the extraterrestrial theme. - **Sci-fi Film Influence:** The success of Hollywood's sci-fi movies presents an opportunity for brands to collaborate with film studios to create co-branded products and experiences that appeal to fans. - **Space Tourism:** The curiosity and interest in extraterrestrial phenomena can drive the development of space tourism industry, offering unique and exciting travel experiences for adventurous consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore partnerships with brands to create futuristic and extraterrestrial-themed movies and TV shows that capture the imagination of audiences. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies can develop innovative products with extraterrestrial designs or functionalities that cater to consumers' fascination with space and aliens. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can leverage the interest in space exploration and extraterrestrial beings to create unique and immersive travel experiences, such as space-themed resorts or off-planet adventures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hop-Infused Sparkling Water Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hopinfused-sparkling-water.md) - [Otherworldly Sandwich Delivery Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-footlong-offering.md) - [Otherworldly Themed Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-rocking.md) - [Playful Cosmic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidentified-playing-objects.md) - [Galactic-Themed Pen Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-desk-pen.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Kitchenware Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexclad.md) - [Maximalist UFO Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-saucer-coffee-table.md) - [Intergalactically Themed Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-encounters-fruit-rollups.md) - [Immersive Space Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-light.md)