# Alcoholic Virus Cures World Cup Soccer Players Turn to Welsh Whiskey to Prevent Swine Flu By Rachel | Published 2009-08-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swine-flu-whiskey References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/oukoe_uk_soccer_world_russia_fans_ylt=AjRtCBAHSFZspsHxNKWSXQ11fNdF) Russian soccer fans who are going to Wales for next months World Cup qualifier have been told about an interesting swine flu preventative: [Welsh Whiskey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hensol-castle-vodka). The Swine Flu preventative was recommended by the Russian soccer team, as they say (well, hope) it is a form of disinfectant. Not exactly a true [Swine Flu remedy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/germ-zone), but a fun way to lighten up talk of Swine Flu. So if you’re a soccer fan headed to Wales for the World Cup qualifier, take a shot and cheer loud! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alcoholic Virus Cures:** The use of alcoholic substances as a potential remedy for viral infections, like the case of Welsh Whiskey for swine flu prevention. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore the opportunity to develop and market alcoholic beverages with antiviral properties. - **Pharmaceuticals:** Pharmaceutical companies can investigate the potential of alcoholic compounds as a supplement or alternative treatment for viral infections. - **Sports and Entertainment:** Sports and entertainment venues can offer customized alcoholic beverages as a preventive measure against viral infections to enhance fan experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sporty Whiskey Cocktail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jameson-irish-goal.md) - [UV-Blocking Promotional Jerseys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upf40-football-jerseys.md) - [Whiskey Brand Soccer Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-whiskey.md) - [Revolutionary Anti-Hangover Pills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antihangover-pill.md) - [Super-Fan Tequila Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chief-soccer-officer.md) - [Spirit Brand Sick Notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireball-sick-note-service.md) - [Branded Pub Crawls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-lays-no-game.md) - [Tequila-Inspired Football Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fulham-football-club.md) - [Soccer Soda Brand Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-cup-marketing-campaign.md)