# Singing for Food FLEP Singers Serenade an Order to a McDonald's Cashier By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singing-for-food-mcdonalds References: [zoomdoggle](http://zoomdoggle.com/2009/07/fun-video-singing-your-mcdonalds-order/) & [flep.org.nz](http://www.flep.org.nz/indexmain.htm) Three singers were documented in New Zealand ordering from a [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-side-missions) by way of song. Apparently the singers are part of an association called the Family Life Education Pasefika (FLEP), which uses various types of media to enhance dialogue. The team uses [music, drama and dance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-for-the-weekend) to bring together communities in the the Pacific. Check out the video for a good laugh, as the cashier even tries to join in on the fun. **Implications** - Controversial public stunts are an excellent way for new companies to gain media attention and free advertising. Consumers are intrigued by unusual public behavior and will seek out a company or brand that performs a publicity stunt. Companies can create a buzz through simple defiant or bold acts performed in popular or recognized locations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 72% | 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) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Controversial Public Stunts:** Controversial public stunts are an excellent way for new companies to gain media attention and free advertising. - **Unusual Public Behavior:** Consumers are intrigued by unusual public behavior and will seek out a company or brand that performs a publicity stunt. - **Creating Buzz Through Defiant Acts:** Companies can create a buzz through simple defiant or bold acts performed in popular or recognized locations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising companies can help new businesses devise and execute controversial public stunts to gain media attention and free advertising. - **Entertainment and Event Management:** Entertainment and event management industries can leverage the trend of unusual public behavior by creating and organizing unique and attention-grabbing events for companies and brands. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Tourism and hospitality industries can utilize the trend of creating buzz through defiant acts to attract visitors by organizing exciting and unconventional experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Singing Frozen Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singing-packaging.md) - [Gamified Fast Food Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-side-missions.md) - [Catchy Basked Pasta Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodles-cos-chicken-parmesan.md) - [Employee-Curated Fast Food Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-celebrity-meals.md) - [Rewritten Christmas Song Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hijacking-christmas.md) - [Nostalgic Fast Food Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeky-maccas.md) - [Unusual Fast Food Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/believe-campaign.md) - [AI-Fuelled QSR Animated Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-japan-1.md) - [Free Food-Promoting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-whopper.md)