# Video Chat Crashing Donkeys Peace N Peas Farm Will Rent a Donkey to Crash Boring Zoom Meetings By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-06-03 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-n-peas-farm References: [gulfnews](https://gulfnews.com/world/watch-meet-the-donkey-getting-paid-to-crash-boring-zoom-meetings-as-people-work-from-home-due-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic-1.1587575134700) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/peace_n_peas_farm/?utm_source=ig_embed) The mundane [video-chat conferencing calls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-connect) many are forced to hold in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic can now be upgraded thanks to a special donkey at Peace N Peas Farm. The 8-year-old miniature donkey, named Mambo, can now be rented out to attend [company conference calls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbounce-for-mac) to add a spark of joy to the meeting. According to Francie Dunlap, Mambo’s owner, the camera-friendly donkey is “like a pesky little brother” that “doesn’t let anyone relax too long." Pean N Peas Farms also lets customers virtually rent out other animals from the including three horses — Heeren, Zeus, and Eddie — as well as chicken and ducks. Consumers can book online to reserve a [10-minute virtual meeting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timmerse) for $50 USD. Image Credit: @peace_n_peas_farm/Instagram ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Animal Rentals:** Businesses and individuals are looking to add a spark of joy to their remote meetings and are turning towards virtual animal rentals as a solution. - **Novelty Remote Experiences:** As remote working becomes the norm, people are seeking out ways to break up the monotony and are willing to pay for unique experiences like renting out a donkey to crash their virtual meeting. - **Livestreamed Animal Interaction:** With the success of virtual animal rentals, there is an opportunity for companies to create a new type of interactive experience by live streaming animal interactions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies can offer unique virtual experiences, like virtual animal rentals, to give remote events an edge and set them apart from standard video conferences. - **Agriculture:** Agriculture businesses and farms can offer a new revenue stream by renting out their animals for virtual meetings, appealing to a new market interested in novel experiences. - **Animal Tourism:** As travel restrictions continue, animal tourism companies can pivot to offer virtual animal experiences, like interacting with rented donkeys, to continue generating revenue and provide unique offerings to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dog-Themed Meeting Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doge-meet.md) - [Coffee Shop Video Calls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-video-calls.md) - [Cartoon Avatar Digital Meetings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-avatar.md) - [Engaging Virtual Call Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-meetings.md) - [Video Game-Like Chat Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pfpchat.md) - [Handheld Video Conference Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pauseme.md) - [Physical Video Call Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-meeting-controller.md) - [Immersive Home Meeting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meeting-owl-3.md) - [Viral Hippo-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moo-deng-donut.md)