# Viral Big-Apple Stereotypes The ‘Sh*t New Yorkers Say' Video is Insanely Hilarious By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-01-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shit-new-yorkers-say References: [doobybrain](http://www.doobybrain.com/2012/01/20/####-new-yorkers-say/) & [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/19/####-new-yorkers-say-_n_1215767.html) This addition to the ‘Sh*t ___ Say’ list will give worldwide followers a chance to delve into the linguistically luscious presence that is New York; 'Sh*t New Yorkers Say' is two-and-a-half minutes of straight debauchery of the NY culture. With lines such as “You have to go to Brooklyn, it’s the law!” and “Oh my god! Sarah Jessica Parker -- oh, who cares,” this video is any tourists quickie to learning the ins and outs of New York talk. On a more serious note, these videos are meant to bring out the more humorous aspects of a city’s modernized culture through verbal references to phrases and experiences that domestic citizens come across while living there. There is far more to New York than a love for [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restroom-code-maps) and disdain for seeing actors! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 70% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Linguistic Lusciousness:** Opportunity for language learning platforms, such as language tutoring apps or immersive language courses, to capitalize on the interest in mastering New York slang and dialect. - **Humorous Cultural Exploration:** Potential for online entertainment platforms to create similar videos showcasing the humorous aspects of different cultures, allowing users to explore and learn about different cities and their unique traits. - **Modernized Cultural Representation:** Opportunity for companies in the media and entertainment industry to create content that represents the modernized culture of cities in a humorous and relatable way, appealing to both locals and tourists. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Language Learning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for language learning platforms, such as online language courses or language teacher marketplaces, to cater to the demand for learning New York slang and dialect. - **Online Entertainment:** Opportunity for online entertainment platforms, such as video sharing websites or streaming services, to create a genre of videos that humorously explore different cultures and cities. - **Media and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for media and entertainment companies to produce content that represents the modernized culture of cities in a funny and relatable manner. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [New York-Centric Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergdorf-goodmans.md) - [NYC-Themed Baby Gift Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-gift-set.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [New York-Themed Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distil-your-world-series.md) - [Pop-Culture-Inspired Soda Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcultureinspired-soda.md) - [Exaggerated Holiday Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-all-the-way.md) - [NYC-Based Apparel Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aviator-nation.md) - [NYC Wine Windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buchette-del-vino-nyc.md) - [Viral Slogan-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manscaped1.md)