# Stimulus Package Virals ‘Bank of Obama' Now Open Since Everyone Deserves a Bailout By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-02-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stimulus-package-bank-of-obama-viral-bailout References: [bankofobama.org](http://www.bankofobama.org/) Even the [Stimulus Package](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stimulation-clicker) has spurred a viral; you just gotta love the web. The [Bank of Obama](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-with-us) is now open and mailing out checks, both virtual and real paper checks to anyone. Log in, write the recipient’s name, and fire it off. A paper check with a personalized letter on Bank of Obama letterhead and matching envelope is only $2.99 with shipping! Or you can be really cheap and just send a [virtual check](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spend-bill-gates-money). There is space for a “memo” note too! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Payment Systems:** The popularity of virtual checks shows a potential disruption opportunity in providing secure and user-friendly digital payment alternatives. - **Peer-to-peer Money Transfer:** The emergence of the Bank of Obama points toward a disruptive innovation opportunity to leverage social media platforms for peer-to-peer money transfers. - **Personalized Banking Services:** The Bank of Obama's personalized letterhead and custom messaging showcase a potential trend in offering personalized and unique banking experiences that resonate with customers. ### Where This Applies - **Fintech:** The Bank of Obama exemplifies a potential disruption opportunity for fintech that allows for the seamless transfer of money and personalized messaging to customers. - **Social Media:** The Bank of Obama's success suggests a disruption opportunity for social media companies to enter the digital payments space, leveraging their vast online communities. - **Marketing:** The Bank of Obama highlights an opportunity for marketing industries to provide customized solutions that offer unique experiences to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mailing Automation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/check-supply.md) - [Millennial Nostalgia Banking Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allt-bank.md) - [Viral Political Campaign Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harris-walz.md) - [Humorous Payment Platform Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paypal-checkout.md) - [Presidential Note Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-biden.md) - [Viral Face Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazyface.md) - [Cash-Gifting Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hallmark-venmo-cards.md) - [Reverse Black Friday Sales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cards-against-humanity-pays-you.md) - [Virtual Banking Environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uni-verse.md)