# Disgusting Defense Mechanisms Matthew Clemmens' "Vomit Assault" on Police Captain is Gross By Allison Love | Published 2010-05-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matthew-clemmens-vomit-assault References: [bodyodd.msnbc.msn](http://bodyodd.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/05/27/4380339-puke-attack-now-thats-fighting-dirty) & [theprovince](http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Jersey) Matthew Clemmens' vomit assault on a police captain is what I call a disgusting mode of defense. Clemmens and police captain Michael Vangelo and his 11-year-old daughter were at a [Phillies game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phillyhead) when Clemmens supposedly intentionally vomited on the two victims. The incident could have been worse, as health experts say that [vomiting can induce a chain-like reaction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mucinex-no-regrets) in humans. The Matthew Clemmens vomit assault is completely disgusting; however, the hilarious nickname "pukemon" is one funny product of the whole episode. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Disgusting Defense Mechanisms:** Opportunity to develop innovative self-defense products that use unconventional and repulsive methods, such as vomit ### Where This Applies - **Security Industry:** Potential for introducing new, disruptive self-defense products that utilize unconventional defense mechanisms - **Health and Hygiene Industry:** Opportunity to create novel products that prevent or neutralize the effects of offensive bodily substances like vomit - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity to explore comedic aspects of disgusting defense mechanisms, such as creating humorous characters or developing comedy sketches ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gross Trading Card Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-garbage-pail-kids-cookbook.md) - [Sickness-Fighting AI Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mucus-masher.md) - [Trading Card-Themed Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garbage-pail-kids-1.md) - [Booger-Inspired Immune Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boogie-bites-candy.md) - [Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cringe-or-candy.md) - [Sensorial Horror-Inspired Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prank-pack.md) - [Beer-Proof Ponchos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pint-cho.md) - [Pizza-Themed Fantasy Football Punishments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasy-football-punishment.md) - [Grotesque Halloween Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pizza-campaign.md)