# Electrifyingly Ironic Ads The Little Thor Video Spoofs VW's Little Vader Super Bowl Commercial By Michael Hines | Published 2011-04-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-thor References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/little-thor-a-parody-of-the-force-darth-vader-vw-commercial/) I had very little interest in the new Thor movie until I saw the Little Thor video. Little Thor is a parody of the hilarious [Volkswagen Super Bowl commercial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-capri) that starred a child dressed as Darth Vader vainly trying to wield the immense powers of the force. Comic geeks will love the Little Thor video, as it is filled with subtle nods to both Thor and other [Marvel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-superhero-lego-toys) comics. Non-fans like myself will enjoy the hilarious ending, which is *shocking* to say the least. While I can't say that this video has made me want to see a midnight showing of Thor, it has definitely piqued my interest. Check out the video here and be sure to keep a close eye on the car's license plate and the mom's coffee mug. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Parody Videos:** Creating parody videos that reference popular commercials or movies can generate viral engagement and brand awareness. - **Comic Book References:** Incorporating subtle nods to comic book characters and storylines in marketing campaigns can appeal to comic book enthusiasts and create a sense of authenticity. - **Unexpected Endings:** Crafting unexpected and shocking endings in videos or advertisements can leave a lasting impression on viewers and prompt them to share the content. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Film and Entertainment:** Film studios and entertainment companies can leverage parody videos to create buzz around upcoming movies and engage a wider audience. - **Advertising:** Advertising agencies can utilize comic book references in their campaigns to connect with a specific target market and differentiate their brand. - **Content Creation:** Video creators and content producers can focus on creating videos with unexpected endings to captivate viewers and increase engagement on their platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-superhero-lego-toys.md) - [Humorous Automotive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-have-you-been.md) - [Comedic Villain EV Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gm-dr-evil.md) - [Cheeky Electric Vehicles Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koda-hijacks-competitors.md) - [Spoof Sci-Fi Beer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-x-rebel-moon.md) - [Reality-Bending Car Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargurus-latest-ad.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md) - [Superhero-Branded Alkaline Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actiph-water.md) - [Superhero-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thors-hammer1.md)