# Trippy Social Media Patrick Moberg Pairs Mainstream Drugs With Their Social Media Substitutes By Regan Canie | Published 2011-07-08 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-vices1 References: [happyplace](http://www.happyplace.com/8710/list-of-internet-vices-compares-websites-to-drugs) & [patrickmoberg](http://www.patrickmoberg.com/internet-vices/) Everyone has their hidden habits these days, but none quite as unanimously relatable as Patrick Moberg's Internet Vices. The witty illustrator dedicated a page of his blog to comparing popular social media outlets to their drug counterparts, while detailing the persistent and oh-so-true side effects. The Internet Vices are substance-spiked descriptions paired with appropriate pictures so accurate that they will have you jonesin' for a strong glass of [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-scale-browser-extensions) on the rocks before you even finish reading the whole list. I say, carry on web imbibers -- knock back a few shots of [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylikes), take a hit of Digg, and try a line (140 character max.) of [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget) -- these Internet Vices by Patrick Moberg may be highly addictive but are virtually harmless! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Digital Addiction:** Identifying and addressing the addictive nature of social media and internet usage. - **Substitutes and Comparisons:** Drawing parallels between different forms of technology and real-life experiences. - **Visual Representation:** Using illustrations and graphics to convey information and capture audience interest. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Social Media:** Opportunities to develop tools and platforms that promote responsible and balanced usage of social media. - **Digital Content:** Creating content that explores the relationship between technology and real-life experiences. - **Art and Design:** Utilizing visuals to communicate complex ideas and engage audiences in a visually-driven world. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Addiction-Conscious Social Media Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betimeful.md) - [Social Elevation Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alice-mushrooms-party-trick.md) - [Cannabis-Infused Social Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daizy.md) - [Digital Dependency Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-dependency.md) - [Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innocean-berlin.md) - [Grey Scale Browser Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-scale-browser-extensions.md) - [Creative Online Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bf-island.md) - [Non-Invasive Digital Alcohol Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jameson.md) - [Casual Cannabis-Infused Beverage Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabisinfused-beverage.md)