# Musical Mainframe Computer Remixes This Musical Mashup of Movie Mainframe References is Hilarious By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-03-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mainframe-computer References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/supercut-of-movie-references-to-mainframe-computers/) & [slacktory](http://slacktory.com/2013/03/hack-into-the-mainframe-a-movie-megamix/) Here's a musical mashup that will probably make you question why so many movies have references to a mainframe computer. After watching this catchy megamix of mainframe computer references from the funny folks at Slacktory, you might wonder what the heck a mainframe computer is. I'm guessing they mean a central server, but after seeing this video, I think it's a catch-all term for hacking that makes screenwriters sound more tech-savvy than they really are. If you ask yourself that question, you probably gave the idea more thought than most [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatshouldiwatchai) screenwriters have. The video contains clips from two dozen different films as characters, usually in a suspenseful and intense hurry, make references about hacking into or getting their own mainframe computer hacked. Cue intense music and close-up shots of people typing, and you've got a typical computer-based [Hollywood thriller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underrated-flixhub). I'll never be able to see a movie with a mainframe computer reference the same way again. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mainframe Computer Nostalgia:** There is an opportunity for companies to market to nostalgic consumers who remember mainframe computers and their pop-culture references. - **Technological Inaccuracy in Film:** There is a need for more accurate representations of technology in Hollywood films creating an opportunity for consultants to ensure technology is correctly depicted. - **Remix Culture:** In the age of the internet and social media, a new form of content creation using pop-culture references, such as the musical mainframe computer remix, is an opportunity for creatives and marketers alike. ### Where This Applies - **Marketing:** Marketers can use the pop-culture references in the musical mainframe computer remix to target nostalgic consumers. - **Consulting:** Consultants specializing in technological accuracy in film have an opportunity to fill the gap for Hollywood's inaccurate technology depictions. - **Social Media:** The musical mainframe computer remix demonstrates the power of social media and the opportunity for marketers to employ remix culture in their campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Quote Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenflick.md) - [Cinematic GenAI Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-knowit-alls.md) - [Retro-Futurism Computer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tva-multifunctional-computer.md) - [Retro Puzzle Block Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-fan-build.md) - [Short Film-Inspired Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-underdogs.md) - [Vibe Coding Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-nocode-love-story.md) - [Cinematic Discovery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whats-after-the-movie.md) - [Musical AI Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiverr-nobody-cares.md) - [Quirky AI Holiday Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-very-ai-yule-log.md)