# Frightening Election Campaign Parodies This is a Bold Criticism of the Rob Ford Re-Election Bid By Angela Rajic | Published 2014-02-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rob-ford-reelection References: [blogto](http://www.blogto.com/city/2014/02/video_imagines_nightmare_rob_ford_re-election_posters/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7kNPjV0zZQ) YouTuber and filmmaker Kelly Manchester has created a [nightmarish video parody](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellphone-bill) of Rob Ford re-election posters. The video, featuring shots of Toronto streets and landmarks, uses special effects to create a series of posters and logos on building walls using the embattled mayor's most controversial quotes. Phrases include "Those Oriental people work like dogs" and "If you are not doing needles and you are not gay, you wouldn't get AIDS, probably." This Rob Ford re-election video is a harsh criticism of Toronto's mayor, who is running for re-election despite the fact that he has faced numerous scandals since he took office, including drug abuse. This video warns against the city re-electing Rob Ford in the [upcoming elections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/election-escape) by pointing out his controversial views and public missteps over the past few years. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Parody Campaign Videos:** Opportunity for political satirists to create engaging and impactful videos that critique election campaigns and candidates. - **Using Special Effects in Marketing:** Potential for brands to incorporate special effects in their campaigns to create attention-grabbing and memorable content. - **Highlighting Controversial Quotes:** Chance for media creators to expose public figures by showcasing their controversial statements and actions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Online Content Creation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to produce engaging and viral content through satirical videos. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Space for brands to embrace innovative techniques like special effects to captivate their target audience. - **News and Media:** Potential to use platform to highlight controversial statements made by politicians or public figures, sparking public discourse. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Educational Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-investment-fraud.md) - [Boomer-Focused Voter Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groom-a-boomer.md) - [Satirical Political Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thoughts-prayers-toilet-paper.md) - [Satirical Destination Marketing Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switzerland-is-fake.md) - [Housing Affordability-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/housing-canada-coalition.md) - [Political Campaign Game Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freedom-town.md) - [Creative Auto Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-capri.md) - [Gender-Based Violence Awareness Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-friend-max-hate.md) - [Electrified Vehicle-Made Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-film-mushroom.md)