# Spoof Cannibalism Features The Miami Zombie Attack Prank Video is Controversial By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-06-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-zombie-attack-prank References: [mostwatchedtoday](http://www.mostwatchedtoday.com/miami-zombie-attack-prank/) & [globalgrind](http://globalgrind.com/news/miami-cannibal-man-eats-face-zombie-attacks-new-prank-rudy-eugene-video) Vitaly Zdorovetskiy has taken it upon himself to create a '[Miami](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-hero-academia-x-nba) Zombie Attack Prank' video in light of the recent cannibalism incident in the Florida city. The video, which features Zdorovetskiy running around in a ripped and bloodied shirt growling and lunging at people, has drawn some major criticism. The controversy surrounding the [viral video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwcurated) centers around Zdorovetskiy's insensitivity in regards to the incident of cannibalism that actually resulted in the death of a 65-year old homeless man. Not only was this video extremely controversial, but it was also difficult for Zdorovetskiy to have made. At the 2:00 mark, he notes that he actually almost got shot. People had been put on alert after the real incident and Zdorovetskiy's 'Miami Zombie Attack Prank' video definitely scared a lot of people. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Controversial Prank Videos:** Opportunity for businesses to develop responsible and ethical prank videos that don't exploit sensitive topics or endanger individuals. - **Social Media Backlash:** Businesses can offer reputation management and crisis communication services to individuals and brands to mitigate the negative impact of controversial content. - **Public Sensitivity:** Opportunity for businesses to provide sensitivity training and awareness programs to educate individuals and prevent insensitivity in public actions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Video Production:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create immersive and engaging prank videos with clever concepts and non-offensive content. - **Online Reputation Management:** Opportunity for businesses to offer services that help individuals and brands handle online backlash and negative public opinion effectively. - **Training and Development:** Businesses can develop programs and workshops focused on raising awareness, empathy, and sensitivity to prevent insensitive public actions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grotesque Halloween Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pizza-campaign.md) - [Horror-Themed QSR Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-in-the-box-feeding-time.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Spoof Sparkling Water Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-of-art.md) - [Villainous Pizza Crust Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-massacre-by-kfc.md) - [Fake Tomato Sauce Blood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-tomato-blood-ketchup-1.md) - [Viral Criminal Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him.md) - [Revived 90s Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruithead.md) - [Haunting Pasta Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creepypasta.md)