# Spoofing Virals Mini Cooper Clubman Ad Spoofs The Ubiquity of Viral Video Ads By Bianca | Published 2009-04-08 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cooper-clubman-viral-spoof References: [adverblog](http://www.adverblog.com/archives/003807.htm) & [mini](http://www.mini.com/com/en/mini_cooper_clubman/index.jsp) “Viral videos” have become so ubiquitous, they’re hardly viral anymore; however, therein lies the appeal of this [Mini Cooper Clubman video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-capri)! See, this clip spoofs viral videos. In a simulated [car driving down the highway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/you-are-how-you-car), you hear two English guys chatting above the aggressive driving, stunts and flips being performed by the Mini Cooper Clubmans in front of them. “Do you know what, I think we’re in a viral,” one finally exlaims. “You mean those things on the internet?” The crown for best viral video spoof is still held by [Weezer’s Pork and Beans](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weezer-viral-video) from last May, although how can you compare? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Spoofing Virals:** Opportunity for brands to create humorous and attention-grabbing content by spoofing viral videos. - **Ubiquity of Viral Videos:** Need for innovative strategies to stand out in the saturated market of viral videos. - **Aggressive Driving Stunts:** Potential for car companies to showcase their vehicles' performance capabilities through aggressive driving stunts in videos. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** Opportunity for advertising agencies to develop viral video strategies that go beyond the norm to capture attention. - **Automotive:** Potential for car manufacturers to leverage viral videos to promote their vehicles effectively and create a buzz among consumers. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to create comedic content by spoofing viral videos and engage with their audience in a unique way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Satirical Destination Marketing Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switzerland-is-fake.md) - [Humorous Automotive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-have-you-been.md) - [Cheeky Electric Vehicles Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koda-hijacks-competitors.md) - [Influencer-Starring Car Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-2.md) - [Short Video Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viral-pulse.md) - [Viral Video Databases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viral-ideas.md) - [Auto-Centric Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relax-we-care.md) - [Humorous Drink Cart Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titos-spokescart.md) - [Comedic Villain EV Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gm-dr-evil.md)