# Egging CEOs Student Attacks Microsoft's Steve Balmer By varkeychaya | Published 2008-05-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-ceo-steve-balmer-gets-egged-in-face References: [livegrids.net](http://www.livegrids.net/?p=63) [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-xp-crocs) CEO, Steve Balmer was up for a pretty nice surprise when he visited a Budapest university. One of the students, obviously upset about Microsoft's policies, decided [throwing an egg](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humansized-egg-installation) in Steve's face would put matters right. I only wish his aim had been better. Steve managed to duck behind the desk before getting splattered with egg. Maybe that's why they elected him as the new CEO since [Bill gates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spend-bill-gates-money) had been previously been creamed with pie. This video isn't helping the Microsoft image, but it sure is climbing the viral charts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 50% | 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) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Viral Videos:** Opportunity for innovative marketing campaigns utilizing viral videos to increase brand visibility and engagement. - **Customer Dissatisfaction:** Need for businesses to listen to customers' concerns and improve policies to avoid negative publicity and backlash. - **Brand Image Management:** Importance of managing and protecting brand image to maintain a positive reputation in the face of negative incidents. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** Potential for technology companies to improve customer satisfaction and public perception through transparent and customer-centric practices. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity to create impactful marketing campaigns that leverage viral videos to promote brand awareness and engagement. - **Public Relations:** Demand for PR professionals to effectively manage and restore brand reputation in the aftermath of negative incidents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Satirical Popsicle Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-the-rich-popsicles.md) - [Tech Founder Breakfast Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nvidia-breakfast-bytes.md) - [Billionaire-Shaped Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-eat-the-rich.md) - [Software-Inspired Clog Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-xp-crocs.md) - [Tech-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-crocs.md) - [AI-Powered CEOs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-ceo.md) - [Cryptocurrency Coin Toss Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitcoin-toss.md) - [Millennium Operating System Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-ugly-sweater-bliss-edition.md) - [Egg Mousse Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggcado-breakfast-sandwich.md)