# Candid Commode-Sharing Lists 'The Rules of Finding a Roommate' Doesn't Fall Flat By Marie | Published 2011-08-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rules-of-finding-a-roommate References: [good.is](http://www.good.is/post/the-rules-of-finding-a-roommate/) The trials and tribulations of finding the perfect flatmate are addressed in this hilariously honest and frank 'The Rules of Finding a Roommate' illustrated guide by Christie Young of GOOD.is. For anyone who has ever dealt with a flakey roommate situation, you know how difficult it can be to quickly find a replacement using web searches. The funniest parts of Young's chart describes the process of [apartment online advertising](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-yorks-streeteasy) to include a "mostly true Craigslist ad. Emphasize wood floors." While 'The Rules of Finding a Roommate' may end in with a slightly pessimistic view of [shared living arrangements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paymates), it does offer a candid and hilarious look at the often gruelling process. Christie Young's illustrated guides have yet to disappoint, and this is one that definitely has a special room in my heart. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flatmate-finding Challenges:** Opportunity for a disruptive innovation in the roommate-matching industry to create a more efficient and reliable process. - **Honest and Transparent Listings:** Potential for a disruptive innovation in the online advertising industry to provide more accurate and truthful descriptions of rental properties. - **Humorous and Candid Guides:** Opportunity for a disruptive innovation in the publishing industry to create more entertaining and relatable content for readers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Roommate-matching Services:** Potential for innovative platforms that use advanced algorithms or AI to match compatible roommates based on preferences and lifestyles. - **Online Real Estate Advertising:** Opportunity for disruptive platforms that prioritize honesty and transparency in property listings, creating trust between landlords and tenants. - **Publishing and Content Creation:** Potential for innovative publishers to create humorous and candid guides that offer unique perspectives, resonating with readers looking for authenticity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Network Room Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatx.md) - [AI-Powered Roommate-Matching Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coliving-sector.md) - [Shared Expense Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roomyledger.md) - [Roommate Utility Bill Splitting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bill-splitting.md) - [AI Rental Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-rental.md) - [Flexible Coliving Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coliving-platform.md) - [Single-Room Rental Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-rooms.md) - [Humorous Parenting Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-pray-cry.md) - [Candid Furniture Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-is-not-an-ikea-catalog.md)