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# Student Tasered On Camera
YouTube Hero Coins the Phrase, 'Don't Tase Me Bro!'

By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-09-19 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/student-tasered
References: [washingtonpost](http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/18/AR2007091802115.html) & [seattletimes.nwsource](http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2003891560_taser19.html)

This is how YouTube heroes are born! Andrew Meyer, a student at the University of Florida, seemed to be looking for trouble when he asked a friend to video him at a Sen. John Kerry campus forum. After being granted approval to ask a question, but refused to give up the microphone when his questions grew more provocative. A campus officer stepped in who then tasered Meyer. The camera rolled throughout, and the next YouTube star was born. The U of F president called the incident "regretful" and placed the two officers on paid leave. As a University of Florida alum, all I can say is, go Gators!

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.7/10
- Popularity: 45% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Youtube Sensation:** The rise of viral videos and YouTube stars presents an opportunity for businesses to leverage this trend for marketing and brand promotion.
- **Police Accountability:** Increasing incidents of police misconduct captured on camera creates a demand for technology solutions that hold law enforcement accountable.
- **Citizen Journalism:** The prevalence of citizen journalism and the power of social media platforms offer opportunities for businesses to develop tools and platforms that enable and support user-generated content creation.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Social Media:** The growth of viral videos on platforms like YouTube creates opportunities for companies specializing in video-sharing and social media platforms.
- **Technology/electronics:** The need for body cameras and other surveillance technologies equipped with accountability features creates opportunities for companies specializing in developing and manufacturing these technologies.
- **Content Creation:** The rise of user-generated content and citizen journalism opens up opportunities for businesses that support, facilitate, and monetize content creation on various platforms.

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