# Remixing Viral Shrimp 58 Alternate Soundtracks By Alex Covert | Published 2008-11-05 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrimp-video-goes-viral-alternate-soundtracks References: [urlesque](http://www.urlesque.com/2008/11/04/the-6-craziest-alternate-soundtracks-to-the-shrimp-on-a-treadmil/) Just yesterday, Trendhunter featured the viral video of an incredible [treadmill-running shrimp](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrimps-on-treadmills-scientific-experiments-are-comedy-gold). The video shows a shrimp running on an underwater treadmill to the tunes of Benny Hills theme song. Impressive! More impressive? The numerous [alternative soundtracks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprunki-game) burned to the same video. Fifty-eight of them at the time of this posting! [Final Countdown](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KskaUMuARR8) | [Sexy Back](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4FvjdsGDJc) | [Curtis Mayfield](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74_W_sOhMu4) | [Rap Song](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQOiGO_4Czg) | [Some Other Song](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy1AonPdL6o) **Implications** - It's amazing how something as seemingly boring as a shrimp can attract so much online attention. The remixes are definitely hilarious but it makes me wonder about the people who took the time to make them -- how much time do they have on their hands? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Viral Video Remixes:** Opportunity to create alternative soundtracks for popular viral videos and capitalize on their popularity. - **Micro-entertainment:** Growing trend of finding entertainment in unconventional and unexpected sources, such as a treadmill-running shrimp. - **Online Fandom Culture:** Emerging trend of online communities creating and sharing content related to viral videos, creating opportunities for engagement and monetization. ### Where This Applies - **Music Production:** Potential for music producers to collaborate with viral video creators to create alternative soundtracks and expand their reach. - **Digital Advertising:** Opportunity for brands to leverage the popularity of viral videos by sponsoring or creating alternative soundtracks, boosting brand visibility and engagement. - **Social Media Marketing:** Marketers can tap into online fandom culture and engage with communities around viral videos, leveraging their influence for brand promotion and customer acquisition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Remixed Skincare Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceraves-hey-its-me.md) - [Viral Video Databases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viral-ideas.md) - [Viral Mashup Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketchup-and-seemingly-ranch.md) - [Signature Biscuit Playlists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-bayi.md) - [Music-Driven Snack Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiktok-experience.md) - [Bouillon-Based Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-food-remix.md) - [Shrimp Chips-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calbee-america.md) - [Video Playlist Randomizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-playlist.md) - [Viral Home Improvement Jingles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-home-depot.md)