# Spoof Pick-Up Strategies Craigslist 'Missed Connections' Stars 30 Rock and The Office Characters By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pick-up-strategies-craigslist-missed-connection References: [funnyordie](http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/3147e5a5ae/craigslist-missed-connection) Filmed on a subway in L.A., the Craigslist Missed Connection video shows great ways a guy can learn how to pick up a girl, in a non-creepy way. Based off the long running UCB sketch show 'Banging My Dick Against a Wall,' this [viral video features stars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-of-the-mustaches) from '30 Rock,' 'The Office,' and 'Wet Hot American Summer DP.' **Implications** - [Humorous videos like this resonate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-campaign) with viewers on account of their charm and comedic wit. More than anything else however, they represent how [advertisements that follow in their example](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titos-spokescart) (rather than attempting to be overtly preachy) are far more likely to connect with young viewers. Because younger demographics now make up a more sizable share of active consumers than ever before, this is a lesson no company can afford to ignore. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 70% | 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) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Humorous Advertising:** Ads that follow the example of humorous videos like Craigslist Missed Connection are more likely to resonate with younger consumers. - **Non-creepy Pick-up Strategies:** The popularity of videos like Craigslist Missed Connection indicate a demand for resources on how to pick up someone in a non-creepy way. - **Viral Video Marketing:** Creating a viral video with the charm and comedic wit of Craigslist Missed Connection could be an effective marketing strategy. ### Where This Applies - **Marketing:** Marketing teams can use the success of Craigslist Missed Connection to inform their own advertising strategies. - **Comedy:** Videos like Craigslist Missed Connection demonstrate the potential of comedic content in marketing and entertainment. - **Dating Services:** Dating apps or services could partner with creators of videos like Craigslist Missed Connection to provide resources on non-creepy pick-up strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rom-Com Dating App Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-it-starts-with-a-swipe.md) - [Playful Gen-Z Dating Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crush-feelings.md) - [Humorous Menswear Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse.md) - [Plush-Starring Sitcom-Style Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-in-stitches.md) - [Social-First Snack Comedies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzelized.md) - [Nostalgic Mayonnaise Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meg-ryan-and-billy-crystal.md) - [Sketch Comedy Retail Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-lady.md) - [Mini Musical Productivity Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-big-meeting.md) - [Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-campaign.md)