# Parodic Drug Clips The Purple Duck 'Bath Salts' Video Plays on Media Hype By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-07-30 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-duck-bath-salts References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emavV1JDIbQ&feature=player_embedded) & [purpleduckfilms](http://www.purpleduckfilms.com/) This Purple Duck 'Bath Salts' video takes viewers on an adventure they probably never wished to embark on. Playing off of the media hype around isolated events blamed on a street drug known as "bath salts," this clip is a lighthearted but surprisingly violent take on the widely believed effects of the drug. Featuring a young couple taking a bath with actual bath salts, the video shows a woman ingesting the substance and going on a trip which starts off wonderfully innocent, only to take a turn for the extremely violent. Using a lollipop as the face of her companion, the video depicts how innocent the intentions of those under the influence could possibly be. Hilarious, although definitely suited to a particularly strong-stomached audience, this [parodic video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switzerland-is-fake) is over-the-top in the best way possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Parody Social Commentary:** Creating witty social commentary through satire and parody in various forms of media. - **Alternative Media Narratives:** Providing unconventional perspectives on mainstream news and events through creative mediums. - **Humorous Video Marketing:** Using humor and satire to convey a message or promote a brand in a lighthearted way. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Producing comedic content for online and television platforms. - **Marketing:** Promoting products and services through humorous marketing campaigns. - **Journalism:** Exploring alternative perspectives through creative storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Offbeat Bath Bombs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-bomb-extreme.md) - [Quirky Spoof Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fight-teeth.md) - [Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-campaign.md) - [Beauty Crime Mockumentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetic-criminals.md) - [Cinematic Bath Bombs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saltbomb.md) - [Comedic Christmas Parodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinfell-ad.md) - [Irreverent Ethical Soap Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-rush-soap.md) - [Bizarre Transformative Comedy Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-nugget-trailer.md) - [Satirical Destination Marketing Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switzerland-is-fake.md)