# Thanksgiving Publicity Blunders Sarah Palin's Turkey Slaughter Interview By Jennifer Astle | Published 2008-11-22 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarah-palin-turkey-slaughter-interview References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/20/sarah-palin-holds-news-co_n_145375.html) & [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/20/sarah-palin-holds-news-co_n_145375.html) First it was moose, then wolves, then polar bears. Now, it is a [turkey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-fried-turkeys). It comes as little surprise that this has made headline news and that the video is attracting more views on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-ones-episodes) than GOP dollars Sarah Palin can spend in Saks. This interview has become more viral than the avian flu. It's no secret that Sarah Palin believes that all of God's creatures are meant for hunting, although you can hardly call this hunting. Unless she's hunting for publicity right before Thanksgiving--in which case, someone whip this woman up a plate of food for a job well done! Be warned: The video is a little disturbing. If you are a vegetarian, forget about it. If you belong to [PETA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-leaves-toothpaste), get ready to scream at your PC. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Influencer Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop virtual influencers to endorse brands and products without the risk of controversial or divisive public relations incidents. - **Ethical and Sustainable Agriculture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create and promote ethical and sustainable farming practices to address concerns about animal welfare and environmental impact. - **Online Activism and Petitions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build platforms that empower individuals and organizations to gather support and create change through online activism and petitions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Social Media Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize social media platforms to engage with virtual influencers and reach target audiences in more authentic and controversy-free ways. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and promote plant-based alternatives and sustainable farming practices to cater to the growing demand for ethical and environmentally friendly food options. - **Technology and Social Activism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harness technology to create user-friendly platforms that amplify the voices of activists and simplify the process of creating and signing petitions online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Turducken Hotdogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-haus-thanksgiving.md) - [Charitable Food Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charitable-friendsgiving-campaign.md) - [Thanksgiving-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straws-friendsgiving-series.md) - [Festive Turkey Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-stuffing-burgers.md) - [Canadian Turkey-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-turkey.md) - [Gilded Thanksgiving Turkeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24-karat-gold-turkey.md) - [Hot Dog-Themed Turkeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-dogs.md) - [Seasonal Thanksgiving Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wurst-thanksgiving-sausage.md) - [Holiday Hosting Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-hosting-pants.md)