# Scandalous Mayor Spoof Games 'Flappy Ford' is Another Popular Flappy Bird Spoof By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-02-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popular-flappy-bird References: [bc.ctvnews](http://bc.ctvnews.ca/rob-ford-meets-flappy-bird-in-latest-spinoff-of-viral-game-1.1688480) & [flappyford](http://flappyford.com/) The short-lived, but very popular Flappy Bird game is now living on in parody versions, like this one that joins forces with a hot topic of the moment. The 'Flappy Ford' spinoff features the head of Toronto mayor Rob Ford with wings and a skyline of the city in the background. Despite the substance abuse scandals that surround Ford, he remains Toronto’s mayor and the [browser game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cold-justice) encourages players to "help Toronto." Just like the original Flappy Bird app, the objective is to [dodge between pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-quiz-fun). When players are unable to successfully do this, Flappy Ford falls to the ground and utters lines like "obviously I was extremely, extremely inebriated" and other infamous quotes of his. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Parody Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create parody versions of popular games that incorporate current hot topics for increased engagement and entertainment value. - **Controversial Figures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop games or digital experiences that playfully satirize or comment on controversial public figures, attracting attention and sparking conversation. - **Popular Game Spinoffs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the popularity of a viral game by creating spinoff versions that leverage current events or trending topics to maintain user engagement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of parody and satire in game design to create new and engaging experiences that resonate with players. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate elements of parody and controversy into entertainment products or experiences to capture audiences' attention and generate buzz. - **Digital Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create digital content, such as games or interactive experiences, that capitalize on current events and trending topics to attract and engage online audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Casual Tap Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flappy-buddy.md) - [Fiery Floor Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-floor-is-lava.md) - [Political Campaign Game Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freedom-town.md) - [Hinge-Controlled Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldy-bird.md) - [Re-Imagined Adult Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluttr-spin-the-bottle.md) - [Simulation Parking Lot Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-park-capital.md) - [Informative Election Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roblox-3.md) - [Casual Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flappy-ball.md) - [Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/those-games.md)