# Computer Conference Spoofs The 'Star Wars iPad Briefing' Video Mocks Apple's Steve Jobs By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-06-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-ipad-briefing References: [cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2010/06/01/star-wars-ipad-briefing/) & [adam-buxton](http://adam-buxton.co.uk/ad/) The 'Star Wars iPad Briefing' video takes two big names in the geek world and spins them into a spoof of the ages. Created by writer and performer Adam Buxton, the video features [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-tech-products) Steve Jobs, in a finely edited spoof, trying to convince the scoffing [Rebel Alliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/external-ssd-drives) that they need none other than an iPad. Has the 'Star Wars iPad Briefing' [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmnd-01) clip convinced you to succumb to the world of iPads? **Implications** - Consumers in modern society are looking for ways to entertain themselves. Products that offer quick humor are appealing to those who live stressful lifestyles. Companies could adopt this element in order to appeal to a wider audience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Humorous Marketing:** Companies can create humorous content to appeal to a wider audience. - **Spoof Videos:** Creating well-edited spoof videos can generate attention and engagement. - **Entertainment Products:** Quick and easy entertainment products are becoming increasingly popular among consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Marketing and Advertising:** Companies can use humorous content and spoof videos to create engaging marketing campaigns. - **Entertainment:** The popularity of quick and easy entertainment products presents an opportunity for businesses in the entertainment industry to create similar products. - **Technology:** Creating well-edited spoof videos can generate attention for new technology products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spoof Sci-Fi Beer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-x-rebel-moon.md) - [New Tech Product Announcements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-tech-products.md) - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-casetify-collection.md) - [Auction-Inspired Technology Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-data-auction-commercial.md) - [Mini Musical Productivity Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-big-meeting.md) - [AI-Inspired Beer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-wave.md) - [Celebratory Sci-Fi Tech Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-g-return-of-the-jediinspired-collection.md) - [Digital Craft Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-and-design-miami.md) - [Festive Humanoid Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmnd-01.md)