# Shagadelic Impersonators John Di Domenico as Austin Powers By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-07-09 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shagadelic-imitations-john-di-domenico-as-austin-powers References: [msnbc.msn](http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25067201/25282107#25282107) Austin Danger Powers, the fictional, hilarious character from the Austin Powers movie series, first appeared in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997). In each film, the role was played by Mike Myers. John Di Domenico is an actor, writer and [celebrity impersonator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impersona) who does a wicked imitation of Austin Powers. Take a look at his impressive, shagadelic impersonation. **Implications** - Celebrity and character impersonators make an excellent living portraying famous people and interacting with the public. People find them fascinating and often times ask to take pictures with the impersonator. [Advertising agencies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progressives-dr-rick) can use this tactic with practically any brand, having someone dress up in a costume and wander the streets to interact with citizens. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Pranks](https://www.trendhunter.com/pranks) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Celebrity Impersonators:** The trend of hiring celebrity impersonators for events and public interactions is on the rise, creating opportunities for new businesses and events. - **Brand Impersonators:** Impersonators dressed as popular brand characters can effectively generate brand awareness and establish a memorable customer experience. - **Immersive Marketing:** Hiring impersonators to engage customers in a memorable experience is part of the growing trend of immersive marketing, establishing a deeper connection between customers and brands. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Event Planning:** Event planners can leverage the popularity of celebrity impersonators to provide interactive and engaging experiences for attendees. - **Advertising:** Advertising agencies can utilize brand impersonators to create unique campaigns that generate brand awareness and increase engagement. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can expand their offerings by providing celebrity impersonators for events and public interactions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thrilling Plant-Based Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quorn-mission-snack-swap-campaign.md) - [Humorous Star-Studded Chip Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-of-the-mustaches.md) - [Actor-Mimicking Programmed Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatgpt.md) - [Faux Santa Ad Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-mobile.md) - [Deodorant Stick Personable Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swaggy-spice.md) - [Video Game-Themed Audio Messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dj-caras.md) - [Branded Short Talk Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progressives-dr-rick.md) - [AI Customer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilly-norwood.md) - [TV Personality-Backed Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominos-6.md)