While people have adopted the term "trolling" into their vocabulary to describe just about anyone who annoys them, a real Internet troll is much worse.
Internet trolls purposefully go out of their way to get a strong reaction out of people to the point where their target is victimized. While this image outlines the characteristics of these Internet creatures, it does so in a hilarious manner, probably to give the trolls a taste of their own medicine. For example, while it lists that a troll has no heart, it contexts this feature with, “ripped out by ex-girlfriend.” Another funny one is they have no grammar or spelling cortex within.
As amusing as this is, it also touches on very true points like trolls having lazy legs, as they’re always on the computer.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Internet Troll Psychology
- Opportunities for mental health professionals to better understand and treat the behavior of online trolls.
- Anti-trolling Technology
- Possibilities for tech companies to develop tools that can detect and prevent trolling behavior on online platforms.
- Humorous Anti-trolling Tactics
- Marketing opportunities for brands to use humor as a tool to combat online trolls, while promoting their product or service.
Sectors Adopting This
- Social Media Platforms
- Opportunities for social media companies to improve their moderation processes and offer a safer online community.
- Online Counseling Services
- Opportunities for professionals to offer therapy services targeting people who have been victims of online trolling.
- Comedy Content Production
- Marketing opportunities for comedy producers to create content that turns the tables on trolls, while providing entertainment for their audience.
