# Fake Punditry The Onion News Network Demystifies Reality Shows and the Science of Skank By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-02-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onion-reality-show-skank References: [theonion](http://www.theonion.com/content/video/in_the_know_are_reality_shows) The [Onion News Network](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onion-newpair-b5-ampoule) has again struck gold with their [faux punditry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-satire-news). This segment of 'In the Know' called 'Are Reality Shows Setting Unrealistic Standards For Skanks?' demystifies reality shows and the science of skank in panel form. The Onion panelists agree that the skanks that appear on reality shows are indeed setting the standards of skankiness far too high for real-life skanks, but vary in their levels of disapproval. One pundit points out that shows like 'Flavor of Love' and 'Rock of Love' are empowering to skanks, showing them that with a can-do attitude, they too can aspire to superskankdom. The video is hilarious, but be warned if you're watching at work--there's foul language aplenty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Faux Punditry:** Opportunities for businesses to create humorous and satirical content that resonates with consumers and gains attention. - **Reality TV:** Innovative ideas for the entertainment industry to create new and unique reality shows for viewers. - **Satirical News:** Disruptive opportunities for companies to create satirical news content that offers a unique perspective. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** Innovative opportunities for the entertainment industry to create challenging and disruptive content that appeals to a wide audience. - **Media:** New and novel content production through satire and the inclusion of comedy can offer a refreshing approach to traditional and news media consumption. - **Advertising:** Creative campaigns that leverage satirical content and humor to convey messages in a unique way, thereby standing out from the noise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reality TV Cosmetic Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/it-cosmetics-keep-it-real-campaign.md) - [Spoof Cosmetics Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americas-next-top-primer.md) - [Sweat-Themed Comedy Specials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-comedy-special.md) - [Social-First Snack Comedies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzelized.md) - [Faux Reality Drama Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primer-donnas.md) - [Debunking Skincare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/periodic-fable.md) - [Satirical Feminist-Forward Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underpaid-women.md) - [Branded Short Talk Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progressives-dr-rick.md) - [Beauty Crime Mockumentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetic-criminals.md)