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# SNL Photobombing
MacGruber Photobombs Will Get You Stoked for his Film

By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-23 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macgruber-photobombs
References: [wwtdd](http://www.wwtdd.com/2010/05/macgruber-is-everywhere/) & [celebuzz](http://www.celebuzz.com/topics/macgruber)

Look out, cause these MacGruber photobombs should have you on edge. Should you be lounging by the pool, with paparazzi hounding you, MacGruber might just stick his silly little face in the photo.

With a movie about the [bumbling hero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fight-teeth) in the works, it is timely that images of MacGruber have started popping up. Any kind of [staged photo-op](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth) will do. As these MacGruber photobombs prove, this is one man on a mission.

**Implications** - Consumers in modern society look for products that will offer some form of entertainment. Items that feature a [whimsical element appeal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/six-flags) to shoppers who have hectic lifestyles. Companies could focus on this to attract more attention.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.3/10
- Popularity: 54% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## 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

- **Whimsical Entertainment Products:** Companies could focus on developing products with a whimsical element to attract more attention.
- **Staged Photo-op Marketing:** Brands could leverage staged photo-ops to engage consumers and create memorable experiences.
- **Timely Movie Tie-ins:** Brands can capitalize on the popularity of upcoming movies by incorporating related elements into their marketing strategies.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Entertainment Merchandise:** The entertainment merchandise industry could consider developing products featuring whimsical elements to attract consumer attention.
- **Event Planning and Marketing:** Event planning and marketing companies could incorporate staged photo-ops to create engaging and memorable experiences for clients.
- **Film and Entertainment Marketing:** Film and entertainment marketing agencies can explore opportunities for movie tie-ins to leverage the popularity of upcoming films.

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