# Funny Commute Fails The 'Modes of Transportation Science Forgot' Photos Are Hilarious By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-10-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modes-of-transportation-science-forgot References: [asylum](http://www.asylum.com/2009/10/20/xxl-animals-and-blue-screen-of-death-belt-buckles/) & [cracked](http://www.cracked.com/blog/the-18-most-hilarious-modes-of-transport/) Whatever happened to the Zeppelin? Oh ya, they were terribly unsafe, and that whole Hindenburg thing happened. But there are other [modes of transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd) science has forgotten. I mean, we have all had zany ideas (I am still working on my worm chariot patent), but these bad boys take the cake. Best in Show award goes to the elephant pulling the [hot air balloon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6) because that one would work well in [morning traffic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastport-equad). Check out the gallery because there is some gold in these pictures and funny stuff like this is bound to go viral. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing modern and safe versions of forgotten transportation modes, such as Zeppelins, can attract nostalgia-loving consumers. - **Unconventional Commuting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative and efficient modes of transportation that cater to specific commuting needs, like the elephant-pulled hot air balloon, can revolutionize how people travel. - **Viral Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Focusing on creating unique and visually appealing transportation options with viral potential can capture widespread attention and generate buzz. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing retro or unconventional transportation options can disrupt the traditional transport industry and attract new customer segments. - **Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating unconventional modes of transportation into tourist experiences can create unique and memorable travel opportunities, attracting adventurous tourists. - **Digital Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging viral transportation concepts as part of marketing campaigns can generate widespread online engagement and increase brand visibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oddball Penny-Farthing Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pennyfarthing-bike.md) - [Multi-Person Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scooter-platform.md) - [Sustainable Multi-Person Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hop-vehicle.md) - [Multifunctional Transport Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubblic-public.md) - [Innovative Electric Trams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tram.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Electric Public Transport Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-public-transport-network.md) - [Magnetic Wall-Scaling Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trois-mobility-concept.md) - [Square-Wheeled Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squarewheeled-bicycle.md)