# Satirical Social Media Experiments This Comedian Shocks Strangers with Personal Facebook Info By Angela Rajic | Published 2013-12-09 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-media-expirements References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO-1VaR3PPo) & [mediocrefilms.spreadshirt](http://mediocrefilms.spreadshirt.com/) We all know what goes online stays online for the world to see, and many [social media experiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-dependency) have demonstrated the unsettling consequences of such platforms as [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-debuts-at-stagecoach). Comedian Greg Benson has taken this experimenting one step further by travelling cross-country to meet Facebook Friends he’d never met before and surprise them with information off of their pages. Although Facebook is a platform that shares information between individuals, and effectively makes one’s personal life public,the people interviewed on cameras still seemed surprised at the number of details they revealed about themselves on their online profile. Greg Benson demonstrates the need for more awareness and care in our online lives with comedic flair and the video is a memorable experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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's Driving This Trend - **Privacy Awareness:** The satirical social media experiments by Comedian Greg Benson highlight the need for individuals to be more aware of their privacy settings and the information they share online. - **Online Identity:** The video showcases the increasingly blurred lines between our real and online identities, presenting an opportunity for businesses to innovate in creating tools or services that help individuals manage and curate their online personas. - **Social Media Impact:** The social media experiments expose the potential impact and implications of our online presence, providing an opportunity for businesses to develop services that help individuals understand and navigate the consequences of their digital actions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Social Media Platforms:** The satirical social media experiments create an opportunity for social media platforms to develop stronger privacy features and tools that empower users to control their personal information. - **Privacy and Security:** The video emphasizes the need for privacy and security solutions that can protect individuals' personal data and prevent their inadvertent exposure online. - **Digital Reputation Management:** The social media experiments underscore the importance of digital reputation management, presenting an opportunity for businesses to offer services that help individuals monitor and shape their online presence in a positive manner. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connection Platform Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-debuts-at-stagecoach.md) - [Playful Dating Experiment Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swipe-right-for-mayo.md) - [Paired-Down Social Media Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/month-friend.md) - [Creative Online Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bf-island.md) - [Friend-Finding Virtual Hangouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strangely.md) - [Social Experiment Virtual Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncanny-spaces.md) - [Data Collection Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/data-tracking.md) - [Fun-Centered Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzfeed-island.md) - [User-First Social Media Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/user-first-social-media.md)