# Mass Makeout Sessions Crowd Gathers for Times Square VJ Day Reenactment By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-08-22 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/times-square-vj-day References: [amusingplanet](http://www.amusingplanet.com/2010/08/hundreds-re-enact-iconic-kiss-in-time.html) & [kuriositas](http://www.kuriositas.com/2010/08/times-square-kiss-in-commemorates-v-j.html) I'm always looking for an excuse to make out with my girl, so I wish I knew about the Times Square VJ Day reenactment that just took place. Hundreds of couples gathered in the iconic locale to recreate the historic photo of a sailor passionately [kissing a nurse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generation-love) to celebrate the end of World War II. The Times Square VJ Day reenactment would be the perfect place to take a [first date](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-and-breeze) -- it was guaranteed action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Public Reenactments:** Opportunity for businesses to create interactive experiences based on historical events for people to participate in. - **Historical Tourism:** The demand for visiting historical landmarks and reenactments creates opportunities for the tourism industry to offer immersive experiences. - **Nostalgic Events:** Creating events that invoke nostalgia and allow people to relive iconic moments in history. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Creating immersive experiences and events that cater to historical reenactments and nostalgia. - **Tourism:** Developing historical tourism offerings that provide visitors with engaging and interactive experiences. - **Event Planning:** Spearheading unique events that allow participants to recreate historical moments and connect with the past. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Restaurant Booth Takeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaseline-x-red-lobster-kissing-booth.md) - [Sensualized Dinner Dates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ky-desire-darkroom.md) - [Branded Free Wedding Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-married-at-serendipity3.md) - [NYE Party Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vnye.md) - [Pink Winter Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-pier.md) - [Music-Forward Dating App Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-dating-app-cerca.md) - [Second Chance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/second-first-kiss.md) - [Love-Inspired Date Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/date-night-in-valentines-day-set.md) - [Unique Wedding Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-on-the-ledge.md)