# Reused TV Joke Mashups This is a Mashup of TV Characters Pointing Out They Live in Real Life By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-02-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-in-real-life References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/supercut-of-the-phrase-this-isnt-tv-this-is-real-life-in-tv-shows/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iYgn8U4PCGQ) It seems that every TV show that wants to be ironically funny at one point or another has a character pointing out that they live in real life. The line and idea that TV characters live in real life and not on a TV show has been overused to the point of full circle self satire. However, seeing the most popular [TV shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-office-2) of the last twenty years make the same joke over and over again in two minutes makes the joke funny all over again, as proved by this [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vibe-is-right) mashup by comedy troupe Slacktory. No matter how critically acclaimed or popular a show is, it seems like no one is above making the ironic joke. From kids shows to adult dramas, every genre takes a stab at [self-irony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americas-next-top-primer) at some point. It only gets better when viewed out of context, whether you live in the real world or not. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **TV Self-irony:** The trend of TV characters breaking the fourth wall can be utilized in creating unexpected and humorous marketing campaigns. - **Meme-ification of TV Culture:** The trend of creating mashups and memes of popular TV shows can be used as a tool for social media marketing campaigns. - **Overused Jokes as Comedy:** Repurposing and reusing overused jokes in a new and creative way can create viral marketing campaigns that poke fun at current trends. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Television:** TV networks can use the trend of TV self-irony to create new and innovative content that resonates with audiences. - **Advertising:** Digital marketing and advertising agencies can use the meme-ification of TV culture to create viral marketing campaigns that appeal to younger audiences. - **Comedy:** Comedy troupes and comedic writers can utilize overused jokes as comedy to create new and fresh content that resonates with audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Television World Crossovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-and-sesame-street.md) - [Sitcom-Inspired Figurine Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-people-collector-set.md) - [Iconic Show Toronto Popups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-one-in-toronto.md) - [Social-First Snack Comedies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzelized.md) - [Reality TV Cosmetic Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/it-cosmetics-keep-it-real-campaign.md) - [Branded Short Talk Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progressives-dr-rick.md) - [TV Show-Inspired Yule Logs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yule-logs.md) - [TV Show-Generating AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fable-1.md) - [Income-Centric Animated Comedies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-basic-guys.md)