# Hilariously Angry Cartoon Videos Rage by Guy Collins Illustrates the Need to Stay Calm By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-04-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rage-by-guy-collins References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/04/10/rage/) & [everlastingblort](http://www.everlastingblort.com/) 'Rage' by Guy Collins is a [hilarious animated short](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veefriends-cartoons) illustrating the importance of remaining calm and collected. The clip begins with a man trying to light his pipe only to have it extinguished by the flappings of a nearby butterfly. What ensues is a series of interconnected events that spur on angry responses which continue to escalate in severity. From a man losing his wedding ring to a botched robbery to finally the president accidentally firing off [nuclear missiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-hook-promise), Rage is both absurd and convincing. When something makes us angry (even if its justified) our first response is to immediately let our surroundings know of our frustration -- turning a desk or wall into the recipient of a pounding fist; however, all this ever accomplishes is an escalation in anger. If instead we counted to ten and took some [slow breaths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-calmer), we could maybe avoid having our planet hurled into the center of the sun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rage Response:** Identifying and addressing the underlying causes of anger to prevent escalating responses. - **Managing Anger:** Developing strategies and techniques for individuals to effectively manage and control their anger. - **Humorous Education:** Using comedy and satire to convey important messages and lessons about emotional regulation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mental Health:** Opportunities for innovative tools, therapies, and interventions to help individuals cope with and manage anger. - **Education and Training:** Delivering anger management programs and resources to schools, workplaces, and other organizations. - **Entertainment and Media:** Creating self-aware cartoons and animations that use humor to address social and emotional issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stress-Alleviating Desktop Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anger-management-toy.md) - [Emotion-Driven Cider Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-orchards-latest-campaign.md) - [Anger-Soothing Soaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rage-squashing.md) - [Humorous Energy Drink Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-energy.md) - [Rage-Relieving Internet Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rage-against-big-internet-tour.md) - [Holiday-Themed Rage Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holidays-are-brutal.md) - [Three-Step Calming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/help-me-calm-down.md) - [Emotional Teaching Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icalm-tantrum-resolution-game.md) - [Emotional Self-Care Journal Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anger-management-journal-app.md)