# Hilarious People-Trapping Hoaxes The Sticky Passage Prank Keeps You on Your Toes By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-12-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sticky-passage-prank References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/sticky-passage-prank/208032/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMeWZv-LGvM) Shown on a [Japanese TV show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progressives-dr-rick), the Sticky Passage Prank will bring some [hilarity to your day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-misfortune-cookies). The host of the prank lines the street of a commonly used passageway with a super sticky surface, and then hides in the bushes with a camera to see who will fall into his trap. It is like watching flies get caught in a web as the first victims, two school girls, find themselves in the middle of the [sticky path](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grippy-serum-primer), with their shoes two paces behind them. A couple falls almost immediately onto their faces, while two cute boys struggle to get their bike across, refusing to turn back. Fast forward to 1:20 to watch the Sticky Passage Prank in action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Prank-based Entertainment:** There is an opportunity to create new and innovative prank-based entertainment that can be shared online and on TV. - **Interactive Television:** The concept of interactive television can be expanded upon by incorporating pranks and audience participation, creating a more engaging viewing experience. - **Viral Challenges:** There is potential to create viral challenges inspired by pranks, where individuals can participate and share their experiences on social media. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore new formats and ideas for prank-based content to engage audiences and generate revenue. - **Television Broadcasting:** Television broadcasters have an opportunity to incorporate interactive elements, such as pranks, into their programming to attract and retain viewers. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can leverage the popularity of prank-related content by creating features and challenges that allow users to participate and engage with the content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-joke-shop.md) - [Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-campaign.md) - [Interactive Prank Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scratch-reveal.md) - [Halloween Juice Prank Editions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-trick-treat-pouches.md) - [Magical Mischief Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-prank.md) - [Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innocean-berlin.md) - [Indoor Plant Pest Control Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safers-sticky-stiks-insect-trap.md) - [Invisible Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invsbal.md) - [Cheeky Inaccurate Language Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-wonky-english.md)