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# Upsetting Child Holiday Pranks
Olivia Gissing Unveils the Results of Terrible Christmas Gifts

By Remy Choo | Published 2012-12-11 | About
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrible-christmas-gifts
References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AigCO95PCA) & [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-gave-my-kids-a-terrible-present-part-2)

![Upsetting Child Holiday Pranks](https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/175/terrible-christmas-gifts.jpeg)

Jimmy Kimmel, late night talk show host, encouraged his viewers to record their children’s reactions after giving them terrible Christmas gifts. The gifts, which included fresh broccoli, a large potato and even a stick of deodorant, were [carefully wrapped](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrapping-rooms) and given early to the young excited children. The reactions ranged from utter sadness to complete outrage, although all of them were absolutely adorable.

Olivia Gissing has a laugh about such [humorous holiday pranks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-brownie), as well as how she traveled to Peru and had an experience of a lifetime. Gissing is a video editor at Trend Hunter.

To learn more about Olivia Gissing, you can see her take on [terrible Christmas gifts](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AigCO95PCA&feature=youtu.be) and more. You will definitely be able to feel her love and passion for Internet memes and comedy.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 33% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Humorous Prank Videos:** Creating and sharing humorous prank videos have become a popular trend, providing opportunities for content creators, marketers, and advertisers to engage with audiences.
- **Viral Challenges:** Viral challenges that involve pranks or comedic elements have gained traction online, presenting opportunities for brands to participate and capitalize on the trend through creative marketing campaigns.
- **Personalized Gift Experiences:** The trend of personalized gift experiences, such as creating custom prank gifts for loved ones, offers opportunities for innovative entrepreneurs and retailers to provide unique and memorable presents.

### Where This Applies

- **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage humorous prank videos to create engaging content, attract viewers, and enhance brand visibility.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketers and advertisers can leverage viral challenges to promote their products or services in a way that resonates with their target audience and generates social media buzz.
- **E-commerce and Retail:** The personalized gift experiences trend offers e-commerce platforms and retailers an opportunity to provide unique and customizable prank gifts, catering to consumers seeking memorable and unconventional presents.

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