# QR Code Contest Pranks This QR Code Giveaway Prank Plays Up the Frustrations of Technology By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-01-09 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr-code-giveaway References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5nLfMw_azg) The ‘Best QR Code Prank’ by Jack Vale was set up as a [QR code giveaway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-big-reward), where a person would stand in line and be unable to get the [QR code to work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr-code-developer) on their phone, only to have the next person in line win the big prize. Tons of people crowded around the QR code in the hopes of simply [scanning to win $1,000](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avolotto-lens). For the prank, Jack Vale had the help of his wife, a friend and Nathan Kress. The QR code didn’t actually work for anybody, but these three people who were in on the prank pretended that they were the winners. Technology can be fickle sometimes and this prank was designed to play on the frustrations of just that. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Pranks](https://www.trendhunter.com/pranks) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **QR Code Marketing:** QR codes are being used in creative ways to engage consumers and create interactive experiences. - **Prank Culture:** Pranks are becoming a popular form of entertainment, showcasing humor and creativity. - **Consumer Engagement:** Creating interactive and engaging experiences is key to capturing consumer attention and building brand loyalty. ### Where This Applies - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketers can leverage QR codes to create innovative campaigns and increase consumer engagement. - **Entertainment:** Prank videos and content can be monetized and capitalized on as a form of entertainment. - **Technology:** Improving QR code scanning technology and creating user-friendly experiences can enhance consumer satisfaction and eliminate frustration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Prize-Offering QR Code Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2-million-dollar-puzzle.md) - [Branded QR-Powered Retro Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orca-scan.md) - [Amusement Park QR Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intercard.md) - [Interactive Prank Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scratch-reveal.md) - [QR Backyard Scavenger Hunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-hunt.md) - [Digital Gift Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gifts-qr.md) - [Large-Scale Livestream Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-big-reward.md) - [QR Code Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr-builder.md) - [Edible QR Codes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interiqr.md)